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Safely
Module
1-Introducing
Managing
Safely
In addition to the physical impact on a person, it is often the case that individuals involved in any form of safety event suffer some form of physiological ill health; the effects upon the families and dependents of those who suffer injury or ill health caused at work.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE UK) statistics : Read more : http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/pdf/cost-to-britain.pdf Health and Safety Executive statistics reveal that 171 workers were killed during the year 2010/2011, representing a rate of 0.6 fatalities per 100,000 worker. The construction industry accounted for 50 of those fatalities and agriculture 34 .In Manufacturing there were 27 fatal injuries. 1.2 million working people (2010/2011) suffering from a work related illness during the year. 26.4million (2010/2011) days were lost overall due to work-related illness and workplace injuries equivalent to 15 days per case of the work- related illness or workplace injuries. Legal : The legal arguments, concerning The employers duty of care in criminal and civil law. Failure to meet these obligations can result in a claim for compensation by the individual/s who have suffered a loss. It can result in significant fines/ imprisonment for companies and enforcement action by the enforcement authorities. Financial: Cost associated with an accident/ incident or ill- health may be direct and indirect costs and incur an insured and an uninsured cost. It is important that all of these costs are taken into account when the full cost of an accident is calculated.
Impact
of
a
serious
accident
on
the
employee
,
their
family,
employer
and
society
:
The
study
found
that
serious
work
related
accidents
and
illness
can
have
a
widespread
impact
on
individuals
and
their
families
and
that
many
will
find
their
working
life
is
significantly
affected
Psychological
consequences
included:
high
levels
of
psychiatric
morbidity
a
significant
proportion
of
accident
cases
at
risk
of
post
traumatic
stress
disorder
a
higher
number
of
cases
of
anxiety
and
depression
compared
to
a
control
group
Behavioural
consequences
included:
common
instances
of
disturbed
sleep
and
noticeable
changes
in
temperament
cognitive
changes
for
example
in
concentration
and
decision
making
socialising
patterns
changed
among
male
outdoor
construction
workers
behavioural
changes
that
could
last
for
several
months
detrimental
changes
in
the
behaviour
of
children
Social
consequences
included:
a
pervasive
and
damaging
impact
on
personal
and
family
life
feelings
of
frustration,
depression
and
social
isolation
frustration
and
anxiety
about
the
future
additional
social
consequences
for
those
living
alone
Vocational
consequences
included:
over
half
the
cases
reported
that
their
working
life
is
or
will
be
significantly
affected
a
lack
of
formal
return
or
remain
at
work
schemes
Economic
consequences
included:
a
serious
loss
of
income
among
construction
workers
additional
medical
and
travel
expenses
family
and
friends
losing
pay
and
time
from
work
a
high
level
of
compensation
claims
as
individuals
saw
their
employer
as
responsible
Amati
and
Scaife
(2006)
provide
a
further
overview
of
the
links
between
psychological
ill
health,
stress
and
safety
Read
More:
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_Forms/Publications/Research_Publications/The_c osts_and_effects_of_workplace_accidents_-_Twenty_case_studies_from_Ireland.pdf
How Much may not be recovered through insurance ?? The relationship between insured and uninsured costs of accidents is highlighted in HS(G)96 where for every 1 paid in insurance premiums, the average non-recoverable costs were about 10 times the amount paid in premiums. The losses from day-to-day accidents range from 8 to 36 times the amount paid in premiums.
What are your responsibilities as a manager ?? Ok !! So far we have talked about the company now lets talk about you. As a manager you should already know that you have health and safety responsibilities. As a manager, you are in the front line and expected to ensure good health and safety is effectively established in your assigned areas. As the representative of the employer, you will make decisions about local safety practice. You are in control of what really happens or fails then you could be held accountable for such happenings and failing. Managers have responsibility to assess and manage the risks that employees under their control are exposed to, they have responsibility to investigate accidents to ensure immediate causes of accidents are identified and controlled. If you fail to take reasonable care in the provision of supervision as a manager you could be held accountable and you will have to tell your employees family or loved ones that they wont be coming home tonight. Responsibility leads to accountability as a manager, you can delegate responsibility but you cant give away your accountability youre ultimately accountable
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