Employers Employees Government

Small Business and Workplace Safety and Health: The Challenge; The Opportunity

Aims of Taking Care of Business

Reduce AccidentsRaise Safety StandardsSimplify ComplianceReduce Administrative BurdenReduce CostsIncrease Guidance and SupportIncrease Awareness through Education

Average Cost of Accidents in Small Business in Ireland€9138

Plus Average Compensation Pay Out €27000(OIB)

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Market/User Impact

Retail / Services / Hospitality / Manufacturing60,000 non compliantLess Accidents / Less Costs↓ 1 : 713,000 Businesses €60m ↓ Administrative Burden

Non Compliance Rates among Small Business Self Employed: 68% 1 – 9 employees: 39%

10 – 49 employees: 13%

Guidance and Support

Learn MoreSafety Information Pack for Small BusinessVideos Safety Talk PackWorkplace Contact UnitBusiness SupportPromotion & Presentations

Non Compliance Rates by Sector Retail: 35% Manufacturing: 15%

Hospitality: 34% Services: 31%

2013

Employee Focus

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Safety Information Pack for Employees

Printable Hazard & Control Sheets

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8 Common Hazards account for 63% 0f all reported non fatal accidents

Accidents / Ill Health

Costs

Health and Safety

Conclusion

Win / Win for Employers, Employees and Government

Employees are so valuable.Let’s protect them better.