ABSTRACT

Safety is an important aspect of everyday business operations. It can have an impact on the operations of an enterprise as well as the wellbeing of the workers. Literature shows that SMEs face extra problems in this area due to limited resources and lack of knowledge. A potential accident on the premises, in many cases, has devastating consequences. SMEs make up the vast majority of private companies in the EU and beyond. Despite the importance of the issue, the information found in literature is scattered and often not aimed at SMEs. This book aims to gather the latest information and become the full reference point for designing and adopting an appropriate safety strategy for SMEs.

chapter 1|3 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|23 pages

Risk Assessment

Getting the ‘Big Picture’

chapter 6|21 pages

Competences for a Culture of Prevention

Conditions for Learning and Change in SMEs

chapter 7|23 pages

Micro-SMEs

A Special Case