Why investing in workplace safety and health is worth the while
It pays dividends in human, financial and reputational terms, says the writer
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IN TODAY’S fiercely competitive business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to trim costs and boost profits.
Unfortunately, workplace safety and health (WSH) is too often perceived as a compliance cost and drain on resources – an unnecessary burden that detracts from the bottom line.
As a researcher and expert in public health, I’ve spent decades studying the impact of WSH on both human lives and business outcomes.
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