Occupational Safety and Health Strategy. Follow-up Report 2004
sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö
2005
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Implementation of the occupational safety and health (OSH) strategy, confirmed
by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, is evaluated every third
year. Among the evaluators is the Advisory Board of Occupational Safety and
Health working in connection with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
The central labour market organisations are represented in the Body. The first
follow-up report of the OSH strategy was written in 2001. This second report
has been drawn up according to the same principles.
In this report, the development of working conditions and occupational
safety and health activities in six prioritised areas is described on the basis of research
and statistical data. Fulfilment of the strategy’s central principles is illustrated
separately from the viewpoint of workplaces and the occupational safety
and health administration. The network of partners in the health and safety sector
including labour market organisations and research institutes and the European
Union is discussed separately.
At the end of the follow-up report there are conclusions and assessments
made on the basis of the descriptions. Working conditions have further improved
in various sub-sectors. Occupational safety and health activities and the
comprehensive cooperation in this sector have developed favourably. The report
also shows that many challenges still exist for improving working conditions and
new ones are emerging with changes in working life.
The OSH strategy is implemented taking account of the guidelines laid
down by the Government, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the European
Union. More information is needed on how working conditions affect
the number of disability pensions and sick absences. Employees’ well-being is
very significant to their work motivation and capabilities to cope with work and
continue working.
by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, is evaluated every third
year. Among the evaluators is the Advisory Board of Occupational Safety and
Health working in connection with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
The central labour market organisations are represented in the Body. The first
follow-up report of the OSH strategy was written in 2001. This second report
has been drawn up according to the same principles.
In this report, the development of working conditions and occupational
safety and health activities in six prioritised areas is described on the basis of research
and statistical data. Fulfilment of the strategy’s central principles is illustrated
separately from the viewpoint of workplaces and the occupational safety
and health administration. The network of partners in the health and safety sector
including labour market organisations and research institutes and the European
Union is discussed separately.
At the end of the follow-up report there are conclusions and assessments
made on the basis of the descriptions. Working conditions have further improved
in various sub-sectors. Occupational safety and health activities and the
comprehensive cooperation in this sector have developed favourably. The report
also shows that many challenges still exist for improving working conditions and
new ones are emerging with changes in working life.
The OSH strategy is implemented taking account of the guidelines laid
down by the Government, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the European
Union. More information is needed on how working conditions affect
the number of disability pensions and sick absences. Employees’ well-being is
very significant to their work motivation and capabilities to cope with work and
continue working.