Question

What are the primary reasons why businesses should establish health and safety policies? Check all that apply.

to help maintain productivity
to protect the welfare of workers
to prevent the need for labor unions
to help maintain morale in the workplace
to improve the goods and services produced
to reduce costs for workers’ compensation insurance

Answer 1

Applicable reasons (check all that apply):

- to help maintain productivity — Yes. Fewer injuries/illnesses reduce downtime and absenteeism.
- to protect the welfare of workers — Yes. The primary duty of health & safety policies is to prevent harm.
- to help maintain morale in the workplace — Yes. Safe workplaces boost employee confidence and engagement.
- to reduce costs for workers’ compensation insurance — Yes. Fewer incidents lower claims and often premiums.

Not applicable / not a primary reason:

- to prevent the need for labor unions — No. Health and safety policies are not properly instituted to block unionization.
- to improve the goods and services produced — Indirect at best. Safer work conditions may help quality, but this is not a primary purpose.