Importance of health and safety

It’s good to know the benefits, so we’ve listed 9 reasons why health and safety are important.

1. 1. It is morally right to make sure your workers go home safe and sound at the end of each workday.
   2. By protecting your workers, you reduce absenteeism and ensure your workplace is more efficient and productive.
   3. Research shows that workers are more productive in workplaces that are committed to health and safety.
   4. Reduced downtime due to illness and accidents means less disruption – and saves your business money.
   5. In some countries, health and safety laws are a criminal law and you are legally required to comply with them. Legal violations can lead to prosecution, fines and even imprisonment of senior managers.
   6. To attract investors and partnerships, you may need to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, which includes how you protect your workers.
   7. Customers increasingly want to buy products and services that are ethically produced – so you also need to think about working practices throughout your supply chain and only work with ethical suppliers that protect their workforce. make a deal
   8. A good health and safety record is a source of competitive advantage: it builds trust in your reputation and brand, while poor health and safety performance directly affects profitability and can lead to lost business or even business closure. to be
   9. Good health and safety at work ensures long-term benefits for you, your business and the wider community.