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ABSTRACT
CONTENTS
1 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1
2 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW OF SMES AND HEALTH AND
SAFETY 7
2.1 The SME 8
2.2 New challenges for the sme 11
2.2.1 Constraints to good health and safety 15
2.2.2 Suspicion of interventions 16
2.2.3 Legislation 19
2.2.4 Lack of perceived relevance of advice concerning legislation 20
2.2.5 Managerial or organisational factors 22
2.2.6 Social characteristics and dynamics 23
2.2.7 Worker representation within the sme 24
2.2.8 Stress and other work-related psychological issues 25
2.2.9 Basic steps towards compliance 30
2.3 Improving safety & health in the sme 31
2.3.1 Third party support 31
2.3.2 (Voluntary) certification 42
2.3.3 Information technology 51
2.3.4 Support & advice lines 53
2.3.5 Training and support materials 54
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