OHS Importance

The modern business world is facing new demands and challenges - not only to achieve sustainable growth and profits but also to ensure its very existence. Increasing awareness and community pressure require that sustainable development and profits be subject to financial, environmental, and social responsibility. So-called 'triple bottom line' companies have no other choice but to meet these requirements in the interest of good business strategy.

Company reputation is directly linked to business success. This has given new prominence to occupational health, both in its organisational positioning and in its strategic importance.

Occupational health must form part of a company's core processes to ensure that future challenges related to health issues can be effectively managed and realised.

The benefits of a strategic approach to occupational health may include:

• Promoting and maintaining the physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in specific professions.

• Preventing diseases caused by work-related conditions.

• Protecting workers in the workplace against risks that may cause health problems.

• Placing and maintaining the worker in an occupational health environment that fits their physical, mental, and psychological well-being.

In the future, all organisations, regardless of the industry, will need to focus on creating a dedicated and positive workforce if they are to remain competitive. Research shows that employees who have a personal interest in the business are significantly more productive than those who do not.

Prioritise occupational health and well-being to ensure a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce.