'Too many workers' hurt on the job
May 12, 2009
The importance of firms looking after their employees has been stressed by the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE's) longest serving board member.
Judith Donovan, a Yorkshire businesswoman, originally became a member of the Health and Safety Commission in 2000 and was appointed to the HSE's board when the two organisations merged in 2008.
Commenting on the need for health and safety awareness, Ms Donovan said: "Even today, there are far too many people who are injured at work or suffer from work-related illness. More than 200 people a year die in their workplace."
In addition, she suggested that businesses which suffer an accident often see their reputation damaged as well as having financial penalties levied on them, which may interest those thinking of risk assessment training.
The secretary of state for work and pensions announced that Ms Donovan's appointment to the HSE's board will be extended until 2010.
Recently, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health chief executive Rob Strange said that firms need to take their commitment to health and safety seriously.
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Judith Donovan, a Yorkshire businesswoman, originally became a member of the Health and Safety Commission in 2000 and was appointed to the HSE's board when the two organisations merged in 2008.
Commenting on the need for health and safety awareness, Ms Donovan said: "Even today, there are far too many people who are injured at work or suffer from work-related illness. More than 200 people a year die in their workplace."
In addition, she suggested that businesses which suffer an accident often see their reputation damaged as well as having financial penalties levied on them, which may interest those thinking of risk assessment training.
The secretary of state for work and pensions announced that Ms Donovan's appointment to the HSE's board will be extended until 2010.
Recently, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health chief executive Rob Strange said that firms need to take their commitment to health and safety seriously.
Find out more about conducting a Risk Assessment
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