Table 2 Inputs/costs and outcomes/consequences considered during the decision-making process
Items | How often are these items considered during the decision-making process? | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Inputs (Costs) | Always | Sometimes | Never |
| Â | [n. (%)] | [n. (%)] | [n. (%)] |
Health and safety staff time | 11 (44) | 10 (40) | 4 (16) |
Training the worker | 15 (60) | 10 (40) | 0 (0) |
Planning, promotion and evaluation | 7 (28) | 12 (48) | 6 (24) |
Equipment purchases | 23 (92) | 2 (8) | 0 (0) |
Administration | 6 (24) | 14 (60) | 5(20) |
Equipment installation | 17 (68) | 8 (32) | 0 (0) |
Ongoing equipment repair and maintenance | 12 (48) | 10 (40) | 3 (12) |
Professional / consultant fees | 18 (72) | 5 (20) | 2 (8) |
Ongoing supplies | 14 (56) | 10 (40) | 1 (4) |
Outcomes (Consequences) | Always | Sometimes | Never |
| Â | [n. (%)] | [n. (%)] | [n. (%)] |
Number of injuries, illnesses, sickness absences | 25 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Days lost due to injuries, illnesses, and sickness absences | 22 (88) | 2 (8) | 1 (4) |
Quality of care and patient safety | 16 (64) | 7 (28) | 2 (8) |
Attraction and retention | 7 (28) | 16 (64) | 2 (8) |
Accommodating injured or ill workers1 | 14 (56) | 10 (40) | 1 (4) |
Impact on productivity | 12 (48) | 12 (48) | 1 (4) |
Worker replacement expenses | 10 (40) | 11 (44) | 4 (16) |
Employer workers’ compensation insurance premiums | 15 (60) | 7 (28) | 3 (12) |
Employer claims management expenses | 11 (44) | 9 (36) | 5 (20) |
Overtime payment | 8 (32) | 12 (48) | 5 (20) |
Meaningful return to work2 | 14 (58) | 8 (33) | 2 (8) |
Labour relations climate2 | 12 (50) | 11 (46) | 1 (4) |