| Document ID (ISN) | 106239 |
| CIS number |
07-80 |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Teronen A.
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Department for Occupational Safety and Health Finland |
| Title |
The economics of health, safety and well-being - Barefoot economics: Assessing the economic value of developing a healthy work environment |
| Bibliographic information |
Programme on Safety and Health at Work and the Environment (SafeWork), International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, [ca 2001]. 26p. Illus. 13 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/econo/barefoot.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This paper examines the benefits of good and healthy working conditions and explains how to evaluate the costs and benefits of improving the working environment. It provides examples of the economic impact of the working environment in relation to the costs of accidents, absenteeism, turnover and new recruitment, workers' wellbeing and company performance. It also addresses the economic effects of new risks in working life such as HIV/AIDS and stress. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational safety and health; economic aspects; conditions of work |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
labour turnover; immunodeficiency syndrome; cost of accidents; stress factors; accident absenteeism |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | ILO |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
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| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
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| Browse category(ies) |
Economic aspects
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