Occupational Health is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations by preventing departures from health, controlling risks and the adaptation of work to people, and people to their jobs. 

(ILO/World Health Organisation 1950)  In providing for occupational health services, small businesses are more at risk compared to major industry because of the absence of economies of scale. One estimate suggests that for small companies of fewer than 50 employees the cost of regulatory compliance (occupational, environmental, and socioeconomic) is seven to ten times as great per employee as for larger firms of 50 to 250 employees.

A similar but lesser differential probably applies to companies with less than 500 employees compared to companies with more than 500. Many of the smallest companies are owned and operated by families or are vehicles for a single individual. Companies with 20 to 250 employees have a higher injury rate than either smaller or larger corporations. Thus small business has a particularly acute need for occupational health services delivered at reasonable cost. 

Therefore, it is vital to address any training needs that you may have in your company to assess and address any potential problems.