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What is the main reason for employers to ensure health and safety in the workplace?
What is the main reason for employers to ensure health and safety in the workplace?
- To minimize recruitment costs
- To maximize profitability by cutting corners
- To increase employee turnover rates
- To comply with the law and protect their staff (correct)
Who, besides staff, should health and safety regulations in the workplace protect?
Who, besides staff, should health and safety regulations in the workplace protect?
- Regulatory agencies
- Competitors
- Sub-contractors (correct)
- Suppliers
What are some consequences that businesses might face if they don't adhere to health and safety laws?
What are some consequences that businesses might face if they don't adhere to health and safety laws?
- Higher profitability
- Lower retention rates (correct)
- Decreased productivity
- Lower recruitment costs
Why is workplace health and safety considered a joint effort?
Why is workplace health and safety considered a joint effort?
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Why is human injury or loss not acceptable in any business?
Why is human injury or loss not acceptable in any business?
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What does an employer's duty of care include?
What does an employer's duty of care include?
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Why is it important to have a good health and safety regime in a business?
Why is it important to have a good health and safety regime in a business?
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What can dealing with health and safety in a business feel like?
What can dealing with health and safety in a business feel like?
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How does effective management of health and safety impact a business?
How does effective management of health and safety impact a business?
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What is stated as the bottom line regarding health and safety at work in the text?
What is stated as the bottom line regarding health and safety at work in the text?
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