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| Direct/Indirect Costs of An Accident |
| Both direct and indirect costs should be included in the evaluation. |
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| Direct Costs |
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- lost time at work ('days away')
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| Indirect (Hidden) Costs |
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- salaries paid to employees in accident
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- loss of employee performance
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- cost to hire and train replacement employees
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- loss of personal property
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- replacement vehicle rental
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- damaged equipment downtime
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- accelerated depreciation of equipment
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- medical costs paid by company
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- poor public relations and publicity
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- increased public relations costs
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