A third of businesses prioritise accident prevention over long-term health

Employer News:One in three businesses prioritise accident prevention over long-term health

Businesses may be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, new data suggests. Research from employment law, HR and health and safety specialists WorkNest found that while over half (51%) of organisations say they give equal focus to preventing accidents and managing long-term health risks, […] The post One in three businesses prioritise accident preve…

A third of businesses prioritise accident prevention over long-term health

Businesses may be overlooking the long-term health of their workforce, despite increasing regulatory emphasis on occupational health risks and prevention, according to new data from employment law, HR and health and safety specialists WorkNest. The research found that while over half (51 per cent) of organisations say they give equal focus to preventing accidents and managing long-term health risks, in practice very few prioritise health risks a…