Employee Health and Safety

               Figure 1:employee health and safety 

Various human resource development techniques may not help in achieving organizational development, unless the persons working in the organization are healthy. Professional efficacy, good health and productivity are interrelated. Good health can promote high labor morale and productivity i.e. a healthy worker can work full time and has a greater productivity potential. Good health is also associated with better capability and leadership. Good health leads to positive attitudes. It is conducive to economic growth and modernization. People will good health are generally enthusiastic and try to achieve higher and higher goals in life.

Health 

                     Figure 2:World health organization

The term ‘health’ is a positive and dynamic concept. In common parlance, health implies absence of disease. Health is a stage of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of any disease. However, that industrial health implies much more than mere absence of disease 

In the words of World health organization “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or illness or infirmity” .

Following are the Significance of Health as follows : The title saying ‘Health is Wealth’ explains the importance of health. Ill health results in high rate of absenteeism and turnover, industrial discontent and indiscipline, poor performance and low productivity and more accidents.

 In long and short, employee health is important because it helps 

• Maintain and improve the employee performance both quantitatively and qualitatively. 

• Reduce employee absenteeism and turnover. 

• Minimize industrial unrest and indiscipline.

 • Improve employee morale and motivation. 

Safety

                     

                     Figure 3:Safety first 

In simple words, safety means freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury or loss . As regards, industrial safety, it means the protection of employees/workers from the danger or risk of industrial accidents . In other words, industrial safety refers to protection against accidents occurring in the industrial establishments .

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY IN ORGANISATION

1. It saves cost 

2. It improves productivity 

3. It develops morale 

4. Safety is legal requirement

Figure 4:Safety in HRM

Why is health and safety at work important?

No matter the nature of your job, be it administrative work or physical labor, you may encounter hazards in your work environment. Not knowing how to safely contend with these potential hazards may result in injuries or accidents that can affect your ability to be productive. Learning more about educating yourself on safety practices at your workplace can help you protect yourself and your colleagues from harm, maintaining a safe environment for everyone. 

In this article, we discuss the importance of health and safety in the workplace, explain who is in charge of ensuring that the workplace is safe, share examples of the benefits of workplace safety, and provide tips on how to best protect yourself and those around you.

         Figure 5:importance of health and safety in HRM

Benefits of adhering to health and safety protocols at work

Figure 6: Benefits of health and safety in HRM

Here are a few examples of how adhering to health and safety standards can benefit both the employees and the company:

Increased productivity

A workplace that adheres to all health and safety standards is more likely to have more productive employees. Productivity often translates into completing more work in less time, lower overhead costs, and eventually, greater company growth. As an employee in such an environment, you can focus on your work and be confident that your employers consider health and safety a priority.

Increased awareness of your work environment

Applying what you know about your workplace's safety protocols can help you spot areas or parts of your environment that might need a change for the better, such as a dark area that needs more lighting, or a slippery floor that could use a caution sign. A safe work environment can significantly reduce the probability of accidents and injuries amongst employees, allowing you to work without worrying about the risk of yourself or your colleagues receiving an injury or getting in an accident.

Better reputation

A safe and healthy workplace can make an excellent impression on current and potential clients, which benefits the business. This impression can also attract potential investors, who often consider employee conditions and the work environment when thinking about investing. More clients or investors typically mean more growth and more income for the company, and this growth might result in salary increases, bonuses, and more career growth opportunities for employees.

Conclusion

The health and safety of a workplace should be part of the business' HR strategy. It should be an initiative that is deeply rooted into the culture of a business. No one person should be responsible for it. Given this, all employees, supervisors and managers should undergo training in this area to suit their position.

Reference

Human recourse management ,2024

https://mgcub.ac.in/pdf/material/20200513110217eec80c9ae1.pdf

Health and safety guide for HRM 2024

https://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/pdf/samples/humanResources.pdf

breathe 2024,Importance of health and safety

https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/blog/topic/health-and-wellbeing/why-is-health-and-safety-important-in-the-workplace

Indeed 2024,Importance of health and safety

https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/importance-of-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace