Poor workplace health and safety affects the individual, the workplace and the
community. Many of the effects of injury or illness are not fully recognised and range
from minor inconvenience through to major consequences. Some of the effects include:
o injury, disease, death
o pain and suffering
o changes to lifestyle
o financial problems
o psychological impact of injury/illness
o low workplace morale
o absenteeism
o reduced or poor productivity
o poor corporate image
o high compensation costs
o community costs