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The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Birgit Müller Tallinn, 23.10.2008
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2 In this presentation… Structure and responsibilities of the Agency EU statistics Community Strategy 2007-2012 Current projects Information campaigns Information resources
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3 EU-OSHA: an overview Institution of the EU Commission Founded 1996 Located in Bilbao, Spain 60 experts from 15 MS Tripartite institution: governments, employers and employees organisations Europe-wide network of national focal points
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4 Promotion of safety and health at work Central EU information point Scientific, technical and economic publications Research and statistics on workplace risks Development of a prevention culture Cooperation with EU and international networks EU-wide information campaigns EU-OSHA: objectives and tasks
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5 EU statistics 5.720 fatal workplace accidents/year (1) 159.500 occupational diseases leading to death/year (2) Construction, agriculture, health care, transport, fisheries and SMEs most at risk Higher risks for young, old and migrant workers 28% of employees report work-related health problems (3) (1)EUROSTAT 2005: Figure in recorded economic sectors covering 87% of the workforce in the 27 EU Member States. (2)ILO 2005: Figure is an estimation for EU27; http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/wdcongrs17/index.htmhttp://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/wdcongrs17/index.htm (3)European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Fourth European working conditions survey, 2007
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6 Challenges Demographic developments New tendencies: more self-employed, subcontracting, more SMEs Stronger migration to Europe More women on the labour market More musculo-skeletal and psychological diseases Faster innovation Precarious contracts
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7 Community Strategy of the EU Commission, 2007-2012* Objectives oSustainable reduction of workplace accidents and diseases oReduce by 25% the total incidence rate of accidents at work Instruments oProvide a modern and efficient legal framework oDevelopment of national strategies oSupport SMEs in implementing legislation oEncourage behavioural changes oIdentify new and emerging risks oMotivate companies to go beyond legal requirements oUse economic incentives (1) Community strategy 2007-2012 on health and safety at work http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/com/2007/com2007_0062en01.pdf
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8 EU-OSHA: Organisation DIREKTOR DIRECTOR
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9 EU-OSHA: Risk Observatory Research on new and emerging risks Overview on occupational safety in Europe Coordination of EU research Provide discussion platform for politicians http://osha.europa.eu/en/riskobservatory http://osha.europa.eu/en/riskobservatory
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10 EU-OSHA: Working environment Promotion of good practice and information to employers/employees Reports for OSH experts and policy makers Expert literature and material for European campaigns
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11 EU-OSHA: Communication and Promotion Planning and management of EU-wide information campaigns Promotion of expert reports Website: content and technical management Monthly newsletter OSHmail Events and trade fairs
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12 EU-OSHA: current reports Protecting workers in hotel, restaurants and catering Expert forecasts on new and emerging risks oPhysical oBiological oPsychosocial oChemical (early 2009) Young workers Economic incentives related to OSH (under development)
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13 Expert forecast on psychosocial risks
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14 22% of EU employees suffer from stress (1) Second most reported work-related health problem 50-60% of absences from work are related to stress Economic cost: EUR 20 billion (EU-15, 2002) Causes: oNew forms of work contracts oInsecurity oIntensified work oHigh emotional demands oViolence at work oPoor work-life balance Expert forecast on psychosocial risks (1)European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, Fourth European working conditions survey, 2007 (2)European Commission, Guidance on work-related stress, 2002
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15 European campaigns 2000: Turn your Back on Musculoskeletal Disorders 2001: Success is no Accident 2002: Working on Stress 2003: Dangerous Substances – Handle with Care 2004: Building in Safety 2005: Stop that Noise! 2006: Safe Start 2007: Lighten the load 2008-2009: Risk assessment 2010-2011: Maintenance
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16 Risk assessment is the first step to safe and healthy workplaces Since adoption of Directive Nr. 89/391 risk assessment is a legal obligation Target groups: oSMEs oCompanies from dangerous sectors oOSH experts Communication focus: oRaise awareness oPromote more risk assessments oDemystify the process oQuality counts! oInvolve all persons at work oOngoing process oIdentify and promote good practice Risk assessment campaign
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17 Certificate of participation oEuropean Week (20.-24.10.2008) oSeminars, exhibitions, trainings oCooperations between small and big companies Partner offer oActive promotion on EU-OSHA web site oNewsletter oTo EU Media Risk assessment campaign
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18 Risk assessment campaign 19 National partnership meetings 45 Stakeholder meetings 25 out of 27 Member States participate Total number of participants: 5850 3 press conferences 6 radio call-ins 8 journalist/expert round tables 16 national news releases 11 professional articles Already ~ 2 million publications and promotion items distributed!
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19 Thank you very much for your attention! Birgit Müller muller@osha.europa.eu Tel. 0034 94 479 35 52
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