Safety equipment is a vital investment

During the difficult financial times businesses should make sure they do not cut back on safety equipment as this will end up being a false economy.

This is the message being put out by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), which says that unreliable health and safety equipment just stores up problems.

Phil Bates, senior policy and technical adviser at IOSH, said: "No matter whether a company is looking to save money or not, they should always ensure they provide equipment that is suitable for their employees to carry out the tasks at hand."

Health and safety must be a top priority for employers at all times, whether business is good or economic pressures are making the everyday expenses hard.

As well as preventing costly fines or even payouts to anybody that is injured, the safety of employees should always be a top priority for firms.

Staff trust those they work for to put measures in place to protect them, follow the right procedures and have someone in charge of making sure health and safety is properly supervised.

Mr Bates said: "Sometimes it may be tempting to buy a product just because of its price, but this isn't always the answer. Employers need to ensure they are considering the quality, durability and features of any product they offer their workforce."

Cheaper equipment may not last as long as the more expensive well-built alternative, meaning that it has to be bought again.

Mr Bates said: "Investing in good quality safety equipment and maintaining it well can save costs - reducing down time and stoppages by cutting accidents that may be caused by faulty equipment."

Companies must do right by their employees, prevent fines and potential accidents as well as unnecessary complications by investing in the best health and safety equipment.

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Source : Aviva