Benefits of Compliance with health and safety legislation

Question 1

Why do employers and businesses comply with H&S legislations

Answer 1

To protect their workforce and working environment for legal, financial, reputational, and employees.

Question 2

Legal reasons for compliance

Answer 2

To minimise intervention by an enforcement authority and avoid the consequences of non-compliance

Question 3

Financial reasons for compliance

Answer 3

• to reduce risk of compensation claims
• to minimise breakdowns and potentially reduce the frequency the equipment and machinery need to be replaced
• to potentially reduce insurance premiums through low accident rates
• to reduce risk of fines

Question 4

Reputation reasons for compliance

Answer 4

• it is easier to attract and retain customers due to positive reputation
• employer of chice as a result of positive reputaion

Question 5

Employee reason for compliance

Answer 5

• to increase staff morale and productivity
• to reduce staff turnover and sickness
• to reduce the number and severity of physical injuries to staff/number of deaths.