School safety
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Some 120,000 children have to be hospitalized every year in the United Kingdom following accidents, 50% of which occur in the school playground. School authorities are finding it increasingly difficult to manage all the aspects involved in ensuring health and safety legislation is maintained correctly. Many school managers are using expert help to carry out a full health and safety audit and to assess problem areas with specific risks. Particular areas of concern include school buildings which have fallen into disrepair and the increased parental concern for school security.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1996
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Why do we manage health and safety?
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Research has revealed that two factors are the major motivators for occupational health and safety improvements. Managers of all businesses fear loss of credibility due to an incident attributable to a poor health and safety programme. The second major influence is the perception amongst managers that it is their legal and moral duty to comply with safety and health regulations. The research also revealed that managers are not motivated by a perception of health and safety improvement as an investment. They perceive the expenditure as a cost.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1998
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