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Implementing an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system, such as ISO 45001, can significantly reduce both direct and indirect costs associated with workplace incidents, which can be up to five times higher than direct costs. Benefits include improved employee health, adherence to legal requirements, and reduced rates of government inspections and insurance costs. Overall, OHS programs enhance communication between management and employees, leading to a safer work environment and increased productivity.

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Iso 45001

Implementing an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management system, such as ISO 45001, can significantly reduce both direct and indirect costs associated with workplace incidents, which can be up to five times higher than direct costs. Benefits include improved employee health, adherence to legal requirements, and reduced rates of government inspections and insurance costs. Overall, OHS programs enhance communication between management and employees, leading to a safer work environment and increased productivity.

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ISO 45001

O C C U P AT I O N A L H E A L T H A N D S A F E T Y

DQS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS | 1 5 0 0 M CCO N N O R PA R KWAY S U I T E 4 0 0 | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 | 800-285-4476 | WWW.DQSUS.COM

Indirect costs associated with a reportable incident


in a workplace can be up to five times that of the
direct costs.
According to the Safety Management Group, “Indirect costs include administrative
time dealing with the injury and medical care, raises in insurance costs, replacing
the hours lost of the injured employee with hiring another employee, loss of
reputation and confidence in employees and clients, unwanted media attention,
and more.”

Executives may wonder if they should implement an Occupational Health and


Safety (OHS) management system. With over 3.3 million on-the-job accidents
reported each year, employers cannot afford to ignore the importance of health
and safety in the workplace. OHS programs help employee’s general health and
well-being and have a significant, but often hidden, impact on the bottom line of
a business’ profitability. Implementation of the ISO 45001 standard can facilitate

Benefits of an OHSAS proactive engagement between management and employees, which provides the
Management System opportunity for open communication regarding issues related to OHS. Reductions
in accidents and incidents not only keep employees safe and healthy but have also
• The benefits of having a been shown to reduce:
certified occupational health
and safety management • Government inspections
system include:
• Workman’s compensation rates
• Helping maintain employee
health and well-being • Other general liability insurance rates

• Proof of adherence to legal • Potential litigation (Whistle Blowers, personal injury lawyers and Victims’ Rights
and regulatory requirements advocates)

• Reducing occupational • Employee absenteeism


hazards through analysis of
activities • Direct, or indirect costs, from long or short-term injured employees, including
training new employees to cover long term injured ones, over-time for
• Reducing costs through employees covering injured ones, employment searches for replacement
prevention of on-the-job workers, and use of temporary agencies
accidents
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has identified that investment
• Improving employee
in this management system will help to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses,
identification and motivation
by providing a “safe” job reduce costs associated with injuries and illnesses and improve productivity.

MAJOR DQS
D Q S Inc. SHAREHOLDERS

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