According to the HSE around 2 million workers suffer ill health at a
cost to industry of £12 bn per year -
23rd November 2006
The Health & Safety Executive have today
revealed details of a new "Toolkit" for managing sickness related
absence in the workplace. If you have been injured in an accident at work
then you may be able to claim compensation. Speak to one of our
solicitors today about making a claim.
They have
identified 6 key elements involved in effective management of the
situation:
Recording sickness absence
Keeping in close contact with the
absentee
planning and undertaking work
adjustments to minimise injury or illness
Using professional advisors and helping
the absentee to recover with treatment
Agreeing a return to work plan
Co-ordinating the return to work
process.
One good example of a preventative measure quoted was the cost of
flu vaccines which can be as little as £8.75 per person yet the cost
of flu related absence can run into many thousands for even small to
medium firms.