Z works for HS Company and has been asked to undertake an assessment of any health and safety issues that might be potential hazards in the department which she manages. Z's response was that she did not see the require to undertake the assessment as her department only had computers and a photocopier and she did not see what hazards they could cause. Z felt that her time would be better spent delivering company objectives as that would be more cost beneficial.
Illustrate the advantages to a company from having a robust health and safety procedure.
HS has a legal duty to comply with health and safety needs but there are also significant benefits from a business perspective.
A) Reduced absenteeism
B) Reduced staff turnover
C) Reduced costs
D) Increased productivity
E) Attract higher calibre staff
F) Increased reputation