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