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Simon Beechinor

Health and safety in schools

16 May 2010 | Filed under: Cost management, Health & Safety

Health & safety in schools is a cost area of particular importance for obvious reasons. An active management programme for the cost area is essential. Active management ensures a thorough understanding of prevailing legislation and its’ practical application within the “work place”.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/coi-em-0810.htm

The cost of a health and safety breach is considerable. The highest cost is of course paid by the individual whose life may be affected by the incident. If the relevant insurance is cover is in place it is easy to dismiss an incident as a covered cost. But the effect on the business claims record, and ultimately on the level of premiums paid can be considerable in the long term. Other costs such as absenteeism, replacement labour costs, productivity, and that most intangible of costs – reputation, are also all variously affected.

If you don’t have dedicated H&S personnel and feel that some guidance is appropriate for your school or business, you could start by talking to a professional procurement manager.