A surprisingly large number of businesses do not have the proper procedures and policies in place because they think that they will never be affected. The fact is that accidents do happen, and they are less likely to occur if you do have the proper safeguards in place. What's more, the potential cost to your business of dealing with an accident is far more than putting the safeguards in place. The smaller your business, the bigger the potential impact if you do have a serious incident. It could even put you out of business. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that over 200 people a year lose their lives at work in Britain. In addition, around 150,000 non-fatal injuries are reported each year, and an estimated 2 million suffer from ill health caused or made worse by work. What's more, a poor health and safety record may mean increased premiums or refusal of future insurance cover. Detailed advice on H&S is outlined in this article.
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