It should be clear, however, that economic appraisal should not be limited to financial aspects
only. An assessment should concentrate on the contribution of occupational health to the
company’s competitive strength (or the company’s goals). Assessments in non-profit
organisations can focus on effectiveness and the quality of services. Recent developments in
assessing company performance make it clear that occupational health contributes to a
company’s success in many ways. In this respect, the financial costs or benefits offer too narrow
a view.