Theories for Health and Safety Assessment

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A safe and healthy workplace fulfills basic safety needs, allowing employees to focus on personal development and job satisfaction.

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

• Resource-Based View (RBV)

• Organizational Culture Theory

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Health and safety are hygiene factors; poor standards lead to dissatisfaction, while good standards prevent dissatisfaction.

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

• Resource-Based View (RBV)

• Organizational Culture Theory

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Investing in health and safety initiatives enhances trust, loyalty, and retention by demonstrating commitment to employee well-being.

• Social Exchange Theory

• Organizational Culture Theory

• Contingency Theory

• Resource-Based View (RBV)

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Safe and supportive workplaces foster teamwork, collaboration, and strong employee relationships.

• Social Exchange Theory

• Organizational Culture Theory

• Contingency Theory

• Resource-Based View (RBV)

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Safe and healthy workplaces boost employee productivity and retention, protecting human capital and reducing costs from injuries or absenteeism.

• Social Exchange Theory

• Organizational Culture Theory

• Contingency Theory

• Resource-Based View (RBV)

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Organizations must comply with workplace safety laws to avoid legal risks, fines, and reputational damage.

• Social Exchange Theory

• Resource-Based View (RBV)

• Contingency Theory

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory