Why We Manage Health And Safety?
Being safeguarded from harm or other undesirable effects is the condition of being "safe" (from the French sauf). In order to obtain an acceptable level of risk, recognized dangers can also be controlled. Safety is a subjective idea that depends on viewpoint. It may apply to broad circumstances or particular circumstances. It may also be categorized as physical, psychological, economical, or occupational in nature.
For instance, while it's common to think of health as the absence of disease or injury, it may also apply to having good physical and mental health as well as the capacity to live a life that is both meaningful and gratifying.
What Is Occupational Health And Safety?
The goal of occupational health and safety in the realm of public health is to lower the likelihood of disease and injury at work. This covers both preventing mishaps and shielding workers from being exposed to risky situations and materials. Regular workplace safety inspections and training for employees on how to work safely with or around potential dangers are two common components of occupational health and safety programmes. Additionally, employers must guarantee a secure workplace and take precautions to avoid accidents.
Reasons To Manage Health And Safety
Moral Reasons/Ethical Reasons
The moral obligation that each individual has toward others is at the centre of moral reason. It is morally unacceptable for workers to be exposed to danger at work, which could lead to pain, suffering, injuries, and ill health. Employees anticipate returning home at the conclusion of their shift and working in a secure environment.
When a worker is killed, seriously hurt, or contracts a severe disease due to an accident, not only does he suffer, but also his family, dependents, friends, and coworkers. Therefore, in order to keep workers from suffering, an acceptable standard of care must be supplied.
It is our responsibility to safeguard others' life. We have a moral responsibility to take all reasonable steps to protect others from danger. This involves making sure that everyone is safe at work.
Legal & Social Reasons:
Laws specify the parameters under which organisations and businesses must operate.
A licence to operate is required, however one must follow local rules.
Failure to comply with basic legal requirements may result in enforcement measures and legal proceedings.
Social Reasons:
Social factors are related to social expectations that require employers to offer a secure workplace, safe tools and machinery, secure work processes, qualified employees, and a high level of supervision and training. In order to live up to these standards, the organisation frequently makes improvements.
Economic Reasons/ Financial Reasons:
Although most businesses view health and safety policies as an additional expense, research demonstrates that this is untrue because these policies shield us from numerous losses brought on by accidents if these policies were not in place. Various direct and indirect costs are associated with accidents and illness.
Various direct and indirect costs are associated with accidents and illness. While most of the expenditures cannot be insured against, some of them can. It is necessary to manage health and safety to prevent accidents and poor health in order to stop such financial losses and harm to an organization's profitability.
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