The Top Risk Management Tips Prevent Injury At Work
Slips and trips maybe seen by some as funny but they are in fact the most common cause of major injuries at work with over a third of all injuries reported each year caused by slip or trip accidents. In fact slip or trip accidents account for:
20% of injuries where the employee is absent for over 3-days
33% of all reported major injuries
2 fatalities per year
50% of all reported accidents to members of the public
A cost of 368 million per year to employers in lost production and other costs
The highest rate of injuries occurs in the food and drink, repair of consumer goods and vehicle sectors. However with almost all workplaces being affected by this type of injury and with most slips occurring due to poor housekeeping, solutions to the problem are often simple and cost-effective.
Northern Counties Insurance Brokers, the UK Insurance Broker and experts in risk management have produced these Top Tips on how you can reduce your exposure to risk and with it your insurance premiums.
1. Planning
By having an effective management system in place the key areas of risk...