Workplace safety started as early as 1833, Factory Inspectors were officially used in factories to conduct inspections of workplaces, their main duty then was to prevent injury and overworking of textile workers. Today health and safety in the workplace involves measures taken by employers regarding working conditions that are aimed at creating a healthy and safe environment for employees. Effective health and safety in your workplace can help to keep your employees happy and productive, and also reduce the human and business costs of injuries.
