Employers Pass The Buck On Workplace Injuries
Jan 1, 2010
Employees who had suffered a workplace injury were surveyed to see what they thought about their employer’s attitude to health and safety.
The result of this new survey suggests that 97 per cent of UK employers refuse to take personal responsibility for work-related accidents.
The survey also revealed that 62 per cent of employees felt that health and safety had become less of a priority at their workplace since the recession.
Health and safety in the workplace must be more than just a box-ticking exercise. If an employer is not truly investing in ensuring his employees are safe and well, then not only will he have difficulties retaining staff, but he will leave himself open to financial redress should an accident occur. This is particularly relevant in the current financial climate.
