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A European Guide on Economic Incentives for Prevention

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1 A European Guide on Economic Incentives for Prevention
03/07/2018 A European Guide on Economic Incentives for Prevention Dr. Dietmar Elsler Project Manager Prevention and Research Unit Creative StudioGetty Images

2 Example: Investment in safer machinery
03/07/2018 Example: Investment in safer machinery Machine B Fits to legal requirements But Is more silent Good usability Cost: 12,000 Euro Machine A Fits to legal requirements But Is very loud Bad usability Cost: 10,000 Euro Fotos von picture alliance können sehr teuer sein – ist es dafür wirklich notwendig? Hier gibt es evtl. noch kostenlose Alternativen: 03/07/2018 Creative StudioGetty Images

3 What could act as an incentive?
Insurance premium variations, e.g. dependent on Occupational accidents and diseases Specific risk of sector Prevention activities such as training, investments, personal protection measures Tax incentives, e.g. better write-off conditions Better banking conditions, e.g. lower interest rates State subsidies, e.g. for innovative investments or reorganisation Certification of OSH managment systems (e.g. reimbursement of certification fees) 03/07/2018

4 Incentive model in German butchery sector
Preventive approach Tangible measures Bonus Points (can reduce premium by 5%) Technical measures Use special safety knives 8 points Organisational measures Road safety training for drivers Individual measures Use skin protection 6 points 03/07/2018

5 Incentive model in German butchery sector
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6 A review of case studies evaluating economic incentives
Butchery sector incentive scheme leads to ca accidents less/year Costs for incentives € 8.32 Mio Euro (6 years, ) HSE estimates 6670 € costs for each reportable accident Business case 6000 accidents X € = Mio € 4.81 € savings for every 1 € invested 03/07/2018

7 Conclusions We need both: promotion of the business case and external economic incentives External economic incentives can Be effective in all EU countries Be attractive for SMEs Promote also health, not only safety The EU-OSHA project has stimulated a mutual learning 03/07/2018

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