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

Overview

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.

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Resource costs, Labour force survey, Sick pay arrangements, Medical treatment, Issues of method, Lost working days, Statistics, DSS benefits

Notes

Supersedes the earlier edition entitled, 'The costs to the British economy of work accidents and work related ill health.' ISBN 071760666X

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Author
HSE
Date of Publication
1999
Publisher
HSE Books
Length
136 pages
Format
Book
Series Code
HSG101
ISBN
9780717617098
Copyright Status
Public Sector
The costs to Britain of workplace accidents and work-related ill health in 1995/96.
GBP24.95