Citation

Bergstrom M. J. Saf. Res. 2005; 36(3): 237-240.

Affiliation

Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsr.2005.06.005

PMID

16026800

Abstract

Introduction: Measuring the effect of safety and health on production is a difficult value to gauge. Method: This article introduces the Potential, which is an instrument for economic analysis that incorporates different changes in conditions. Results: While there are a number of problems associated with methods to determine these calculations, this method is a good indicator of the effects of safety and health and produces more than 300 variables with much less input. Impact on Industry: Organizations can use this method effectively to determine how safety and health measure can improve their bottom line. A positive business case is highlighted.