What is occupational health and safety?

The purpose of strong occupational health and safety activities is to spot risk factors in the work environment and respond to them immediately. In this way, it is possible to prevent serious work accidents, mishaps and discomfort of the staff.

The employer is responsible for the organization of occupational health and safety activities and the formation of a healthy workplace culture. Successful occupational health and safety work is based on the cooperation of employers, managers and all staff. It is therefore necessary that everyone participates in daily occupational health and safety activities, both those who are new to the job and those who have worked longer. It is also important that employers have a clear vision of what kind of workplace they want to offer their employees and that employees know this vision.

Effective occupational health and safety work involves getting a good overview by comprehensively assessing all aspects of the work environment. It is also a good idea to look at all the factors that can affect the safety and well-being of employees, including physical exertion at work and psychosocial factors.

You can read more about the main aspects of occupational health and safety on the website of the Labor Inspectorate