Read Item B in the case study. Explain one way in which health and safety law might decrease the profits of a business.

Health and safety legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, places a duty on employers to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. Complying with this law often involves costs, which can reduce profit (Profit = Revenue - Costs). \nExamples of costs:\n- **Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Goggles, safety boots, gloves etc.\n- **Training:** Ensuring staff are trained to use equipment safely.\n- **Risk Assessments:** Paying for specialists to assess workplace risks.\n- **Safer Equipment:** Investing in newer, safer machinery.\nThese actions all increase a business's total costs, which in turn reduces profit.