| Document ID (ISN) | 109964 |
| CIS number |
09-775 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0925-7535 - Safety Science |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Shalini R.S. |
| Title |
Economic cost of occupational accidents: Evidence from a small island economy |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2009, Vol.47, No.7, p.973-979. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
The objective of this study was to measure the cost associated with occupational accidents in Mauritius, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Findings show that occupational accidents cost nearly MUR 168 million, of which a major part is accounted for by loss in productivity. The highest rate of accidents took place within small enterprises and involved younger workers, taking higher risks mainly due to lack of experience and risk awareness. The findings also reveal that only 4% employers believe that investment in safety and health is important for maintaining good business partly because most of the costs are borne by the state. Implications of these findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; cost of accidents; Mauritius |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety consciousness; responsibilities of employers; small enterprises; work efficiency; developing countries; risk factors; role of government; young persons; survey |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Mauritius |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
General safety, health and conditions of work
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Economic aspects
|
