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Moral Reasons

- Duty of care


- Employees' rights


- Reduce numbers of fatalities, injuries and ill health


- Safe place of work


- Safe system of work


- Adequate training


- Ensure competence


- Enhance reputation

Legal Reasons

Criminal Liabilities


- Improvement/Prohibition notices


- Employment Tribunals


- Prosecution


- Penalties



Civil Liabilities


- Negligence


- Breach of duty


- Vicarious Liability


- Damages


- Costs of accidents

Financial Reasons

Direct Costs


- Insurance claims


- Damage to equipment


- Attributable business loss


- Legal costs


- Sick pay


- Insurance excess



Indirect Costs


- Cumulative business loss


- Product or process liability claims


- Poor corporate image


- Loss of customer base


- Accident investigation time


- Reduced productivity because of low morale

Employers Liability Insurance

- Legal Requirement


- Ensures employers can afford to pay compensation if successfully sued