HSPI: a true indicator of SME safety or exercise in futility?
Language: English Series: Health and Safety Bulletin ; April 2005, 21-24(4)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Description and analysis of the new Health and Safety Performance Indicator which aims to provide Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a way of assessing and tracking how well they are managing health and safety. SMEs can also show their insurers how well they are performing so that they might begin to calculate employers' liability. The indicator is free to use and includes guidance to improve health and safety management. It gives insurance brokers a better understanding of how the business handles workplace hazards and helps insurance brokers get the business the best insurance terms. Questions the real purpose of the tool; is it designed to recognise good health and safety management or to provide a risk rating for insurance companies?| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L129256 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 129256-1001 |
Description and analysis of the new Health and Safety Performance Indicator which aims to provide Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) with a way of assessing and tracking how well they are managing health and safety. SMEs can also show their insurers how well they are performing so that they might begin to calculate employers' liability. The indicator is free to use and includes guidance to improve health and safety management. It gives insurance brokers a better understanding of how the business handles workplace hazards and helps insurance brokers get the business the best insurance terms. Questions the real purpose of the tool; is it designed to recognise good health and safety management or to provide a risk rating for insurance companies?