Investment in workplace safety and health has a direct and measurable
cost-benefit potential, according to a recently released study by the
International Social Security Association (ISSA).
The study on the economic costs and benefits of prevention
investments, coordinated by the ISSA, compared data on interventions and
analysed practices in 300 companies in 15 countries.
The results of the study indicate companies witness more than a two
and a half time return on the implementation of safety training.
“Promoting safety and health at work not only saves lives, but also
makes sound economic sense,” stated Hans-Horst Konkolewsky, ISSA
Secretary General. “The study demonstrates that prevention measures are a
key contribution not only to the health and well-being of the
workforce, but also to the economic performance of the enterprise and
the sustainability of social security schemes.”
No comments:
Post a Comment