Foundation in HEALTH & SAFETY
SCOPE & NATURE
HEALTH
Health relates not only to physical ill health but also to psychological ill health
SAFETY
Freedom from unacceptable risk of harm
WELFARE
access to basic facilities and relatively hygienic
condition.
PROMOTING GOOD STANDARDS
Moral
Duty of reasonable care
Social (Legal)
The employer has failed to take reasonable steps to avoid it happening.
Economic
Insurance Costs - premiums will increase,
Loss of Production or reduced output,
Sickness cover/ sick pay,
Damage,
Fines, penalties
Reputation.
ROLE OF NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL BODIES
ILO
Primary outputs are CONVENTIONS & RECOMMENDATION.
National government
Flexible with the rules and regulation of the local government