Asked by Megan Brown on Sep 23, 2024

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The potential costs of poor workplace safety and health include all except:

A) increased employee distrust
B) increased worker' compensation insurance premiums
C) more hospitalization
D) lost productivity
E) all of the above are potential costs

Worker' Compensation Insurance

Insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for the mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue their employer for negligence.

Increased Employee Distrust

A rising sense of skepticism or lack of trust among employees towards their employers or workplace policies, often resulting from poor communication, lack of transparency, or unfair practices.

Hospitalization

The process of admitting a patient to a hospital for treatment, care, or observation.

  • Acquire knowledge on the organizational and legal outcomes of injuries and illnesses occurring in the workplace.
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Tyannie Washington4 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
While increased employee distrust may be a negative consequence of poor workplace safety and health, it is not typically recognized as a potential cost in terms of financial impact to a company. The other choices (B, C, and D) are recognized potential costs of poor workplace safety and health, and can ultimately result in financial losses for a company.