There is a rounded business case for investing in occupational health. Such investment adds value through reduced costs associated with ill health prevention, improved productivity and many intangible benefits.
Employers cite several reasons for providing an occupational health service including:
- Financial – to reduce costs or add value to the business
- Legal – to comply with health and safety laws and regulations
- Moral – it is the right / ethical / socially responsible thing to do
- Reputation – to avoid damaged business from occupational illness
