Accidents and occupational diseases cost the EU economy over 3.3% of GDP

by time news

Time.news – “Accidents and occupational diseases cost the EU economy over 3.3% of GDP per year, while estimates show that for every euro invested in safety and health at work, the return for the employer is about double “.

This is what the European Commission writes in the presentation of the new framework for safety and health at work. “Preventing risks and promoting safe and healthy working conditions contributes to the well-being and health of workers and their families. It also improves the productivity and competitiveness of companies. In addition to the human imperative, there is also a strong economic reason for a high level of protection of health and safety at work “, explains the Commission.

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