Need

Industrial heath is essential to following:

a)      Promote & maintain the highest degree of social, physical and mental well being of workers.

b)      Improve output and quality of work.

c)      Decrease accidents, absenteeism, injuries and labour turnover.

d)     Protect workers against any health risk arising out of work or conditions in which it is carried on.

 The following table show the primary health & safety responsibilities of the HR department and line managers.

Box: Typical Health and Safety Responsibilities