Psychosocial risks in Europe: national examples as inspiration for a future directive
European Trade Union Institute, Brussels
ETUI - Brussels
2021
7 p.
psychosocial risks ; occupational safety and health ; EU law
ETUI Policy Brief. European Economic, Employment and Social Policy
2021.16
Psychosocial risks
English
Bibliogr.
2031-8782
"Key points
• Psychosocial risks (PSR) are increasingly impacting all industries in every Member States. The effects of psychosocial risks can be longlasting and have both physical and psychological impacts on workers' lives (such as depression, musculoskeletal disorders or burnout).
• Employers are under and obligation to protect workers' safety and health in all aspects of work. Member States do not, however, share legally binding common standards and principles regarding psychosocial risks. This results in unequal legal protection for workers.
• National examples of regulation of psychosocial risks show that effective legislation is possible. These examples can be a source of inspiration to (re)start the discussion to adopt a specific directive on psychosocial risks, which would establish common rules aimed at improving workers' safety and health and encouraging organisational prevention of these growing risks."
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