scholarly journals Join the Union and Be Safe: The Effects of Unionization on Occupational Safety and Health in the European Union

Labour ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athina Economou ◽  
Ioannis Theodossiou
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Safety And Health

scholarly journals Aspects of safety and health at work in the context of EU and Kosovo

Sigurnost ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 419-433
Author(s):  
Muhamet Vokrri
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
International Level ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Association Agreement ◽  
National Legislation ◽  
Safety And Health

Occupational Safety and Health are the two key components of employee efficiency in their workplace, and at the same time guaranteeing them can directly impact employee well-being and productivity for employers and their earnings. Obviously, legal definition and their protection fall under the State domain, respectively Institutions that are authorized to supervise the implementation of legislation by the employers. Having in consideration the facts that reports obtained from the labor field, particularly those of “Occupational Safety and Health” reflect the continuous challenges of majority of employees, it is understandable why there is a need for adequate legal regulation in this field at national and international level, including international standards (ILO Conventions), as well as the Treaties - EU Directives referring to the relevant field. In this context, an attempt was to elaborate on the nature and importance of these two components in the international level as well as the reflection they have within national legislation specifically the case of Kosovo in relation to ILO Conventions and with EU law, with EC Framework Directive no. 89/391 of 12 June 1989. The reasons for such elaboration lie in the fact of our society's aspirations to be part of the European Union, and the development of adequate legislation in this field as well as compatible with EU law, particularly after signing the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) between Kosovo and the European Union (EU), where practically Kosovo has taken the legal and contractual obligation to approximate national legislation with the EU Acquis. The challenges in implementing national legislation as well as the increasing number of deaths and injuries in the workplace will be the focus of this study. In this context methods for practical harmonization will be analyzed and studied, as well as recommendations on how to act in specific areas so that workers are guaranteed dignity and above all, safety and health at their workplace.

scholarly journals Education and training in Romania on occupational safety and health in the offshore industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Mariana Ratiu ◽  
Corina Suteu ◽  
Ioan-Florin Oarga
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
Offshore Industry ◽  
And Training

This paper is the result of a study on the current situation in Romania regarding education and training on the occupational safety and health in the offshore industry. This study was conducted within a European project, which, among other things, has as intellectual outputs, identifying the main requirements related to learning needs and competencies and identifying the similar safety and health training courses for offshore industry at European level. Romania has transposed the European Union legislation in the area of minimum requirements for the safety and health of workers in the offshore industry and has an adequate institutional framework aligned to the Community requirements in the field. In Romania, there are no special occupations and explicit requirements for occupational safety and health specialists in the offshore industry. But, there are some training centers, which offer theoretical and practical courses regarding safety and health for those graduates or professionals who wish to pursue a professional career in the offshore industry. Also, some universities provide diplomas, courses or training related to the offshore industry.

scholarly journals A comparison study of the Romanian occupational safety and health strategy with other European countries’ strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 290 ◽  
pp. 12021
Author(s):  
Nicoleta Paula NEAG
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Made In

The European Union Strategic Framework on Occupational Health and Safety at Work 2014 – 2020 has pushed the Member States to review their national strategies. Thus, national strategies have customized, the European vision to the national culture and specifics, considering the European framework that acts as a common guide and reference. The 2018 Report on occupational safety and health strategies in Europe, do not include the Romanian strategy. Based on the national strategy last version (2018), the paper will present and debate a comparative analysis between the Romanian OHS strategy and the other Member State strategy. This research approach is meant to identify, and underline Romania’s efforts made in the field of OHS, but also the gaps and missing aspects of the related strategy in comparison with the other countries.

scholarly journals Risk Assessment Using Expanded Point Method in Civil Engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 96-100
Author(s):  
Miroslav Žitňák ◽  
Katarína Kollárová ◽  
Jana Lendelová ◽  
Lukáš Dolejš
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Safety And Health

Abstract Nowadays, there are increasing discussions concerning an extensive area of occupational safety and health, whether is it within the territory of the Slovak Republic or in other Member States of the European Union. Every organization prepares independently its own policy of occupational safety and health using applicable legislation. The objective of this work was to minimize the errors resulting not only from the human factor but also from incorrect working procedures, from failing to observe legal requirements, and from an incorrect use of personal protective equipment. After evaluating the risk level in working activities of employees on site, we have proposed measures to reduce the risk by means of defining correct working procedures and using personal protective equipment. That enables reducing occupational injuries, which will directly improve the overall level of occupational safety and health on a selected site.

Occupational Safety And Health Among Immigrant, Latino/a Dairy Workers In Colorado

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren M. Menger ◽  
Florencia Pezzutti ◽  
Andrew Ogle ◽  
Flor Amaya ◽  
John Rosecrance ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Dairy Workers
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