Importance of Health and Safety in the Workplace
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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?

  • 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?

  • Higher profitability
  • Lower retention rates (correct)
  • Decreased productivity
  • Lower recruitment costs
  • Why is workplace health and safety considered a joint effort?

    <p>Because both employees and employers share responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is human injury or loss not acceptable in any business?

    <p>It affects business profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an employer's duty of care include?

    <p>Health and wellbeing aspects including mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have a good health and safety regime in a business?

    <p>To keep workers healthy and safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can dealing with health and safety in a business feel like?

    <p>A tedious task similar to form filling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does effective management of health and safety impact a business?

    <p>Saves money and keeps workers healthy and safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated as the bottom line regarding health and safety at work in the text?

    <p>Effective management saves money, keeps workers healthy and safe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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