1. European Week Conference Bucharest, 22 nd November2005 Hans-Horst Konkolewsky Director The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work European Week 2005: Stop that Noise!

2. The Agency

3. Our mission  The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work aims to make Europe ’ s workplaces safer, healthier and more productive.  In particular, the Agency is committed to promoting an effective OSH preventive culture.

4. Our network

7.  An information campaign to address a specific issue related to occupational safety and health  Objectives: oIncrease awareness of risks in the workplace oPromote good practice solutions What is European Week ?

8. So far...  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!'

9. What is European Week 2005?  EW 2005 is dedicated to work-related noise  EW 2005 slogan:  EW 2005 tag line: ‘Noise at work – it can cost you more than your hearing’

10.  Dedicated web feature http://ew2005.osha.eu.int http://ew2005.osha.eu.int  EW 2005 poster and leaflet  Fact sheets on noise  Good practice awards leaflet  Case study report  Magazine  Press pack Campaign material produced by the Agency

11. What is the message?  The risks of noise go beyond hearing loss (synergy with other workplace factors).  Noise goes beyond traditionally ‘loud’ industries – it can affect millions of workers in the service sector (entertainment, education, call centres etc).  Noise is a complex issue and can be a problem in any workplace but it can be tackled successfully.  2003 EU directive which sets new noise exposure limit is to be implemented in Member States by Feb 2006

12. What are the priority sectors?  Transport (esp. Road and air)  Construction  Agriculture, fishing, forestry  Food and drink manufacturing  Metalworking  Education  Call centres  Entertainment (incl. Service sector)

13. EW Campaign Charter  Turn your concern into action.  Develop activities such as training, awareness raising initiatives, risk assessment, exhibitions, competitions, suggestion schemes...  Let us know.  Sign up at: http://ew2005.osha.eu.inthttp://ew2005.osha.eu.int.  Receive a certificate for your commitment.

14.  Recognition of outstanding contributions to risk prevention  One nomination per country / European jury panel  Good practices published on Agency and national websites  Awards presented at Closing Event Good Practice Awards

15.  Closing event in December 2005 –Expert workshops –Colloquium - policy perspectives –Good Practice Awards ceremony  To be held in Bilbao Closing Event

16. Staying in touch  Use the agency website: http://agency.osha.eu.int  Or dedicated European week website: http://ew2005.osha.eu.int  Get in touch with your focal point National Research Institute for Labour Protection The Focal Point coordinator is: Mihaela TRIPCOVICIoffice @protectiamuncii.ro Mihaela TRIPCOVICI at office @protectiamuncii.ro

17. And finally... Thank you for your attention!