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The costs to Britain of workplace accidents and work-related ill health in 1995/96.

Title The costs to Britain of workplace accidents and work-related ill health in 1995/96.
Author HSE
Series Code HSG
Series Number 101
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1999
Length 136 pages
ISBN 0717617092
Price Exc. VAT £24.95
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Edition 2nd ed.
Notes Health and Safety Guidance HSG 101 (HSG101) (HS G 101) supersedes the earlier edition entitled, 'The costs to the British economy of work accidents and work related ill health.' ISBN 071760666X
Abstract This book updates costs estimated by Davies and Teasdale for 1990. It provides estimates of the costs of workplace accidents and work-related ill health in Great Britain in 1995/96. These estimates cover the costs to individuals, employers and society. In comparison with the previous edition, this report provides a breakdown of the costs by industry, region and occupation. It is aimed at senior management, researchers, employers' associations, legislators, insurance companies, etc. Contents: Introduction and background; The extent of workplace injuries and non-injury incidents, and of work related ill health; Costs to individuals; Costs to employers; Costs to society; Overview and implications; Comparison with previous estimates; International comparisons.
Keywords Resource costs; Labour force survey; Sick pay arrangements; Medical treatment; Issues of method; Lost working days; Statistics; DSS benefits


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