Occupational health and safety risks for the most vulnerable workers
"Each of the groups of workers studied – women, ageing workers, workers with disabilities, young workers, migrant workers, temporary workers and low-qualified workers – faces specific occupational health and safety risks. While the EU has a strong body of legislation and a comprehensive strateg...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Brussels
2011
EP. Policy Department A - Economic and Scientific Policy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19134562124919527449-occupational-health-and-safety.htm |
| Summary: | "Each of the groups of workers studied – women, ageing workers, workers with disabilities, young workers, migrant workers, temporary workers and low-qualified workers – faces specific occupational health and safety risks. While the EU has a strong body of legislation and a comprehensive strategy addressing worker health and safety, further action could be taken to protect vulnerable groups. Options are proposed, drawing on the analysis of needs as well as a review of specific measures implemented in the Member States." |
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| Physical Description: | 132 p. Paper Digital |