The state of play : trends and needs in the accession countries
2004
22-23
50-53
deregulation ; EU Directive ; EU enlargement ; history ; implementation ; labour law ; occupational safety and health ; social dialogue ; state intervention ; trade union role ; trade union document
English
Bibliogr.;Charts
"Occupational health and safety (OHS) is declining throughout the European Union and in accession and candidate countries as a result of factors that vary from country to country. The main contributors in current member States are new forms of employment relationship and changes in work organization. In the past, firms were responsible for the health and safety of their workers at work and broadly tended to live up to their obligations. Things began to change from the 1980s as a result of company restructuring. Firms were “chunked down” into smaller autonomous units, which were subcontracted by their owners. A long chain of subcontractors makes it easy to lose track of who is accountable. This eventually leads to poor OHS conditions, poor training and in many cases, to a lack of OHS awareness. ..."
Digital;Paper
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