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What is the approximate return on investment for every euro invested in OSH?
What is the approximate return on investment for every euro invested in OSH?
Twice as much
What are some of the negative effects of work-related injuries and diseases on individuals and employers?
What are some of the negative effects of work-related injuries and diseases on individuals and employers?
Early retirement, loss of skilled staff, absenteeism, production and quality losses, lower job satisfaction, high medical costs and insurance premiums
Why is accident prevention a vital factor in every workplace?
Why is accident prevention a vital factor in every workplace?
To avoid needless human suffering and economic losses
What happens to workers' commitment to their work and workplace as the number of accidents decreases?
What happens to workers' commitment to their work and workplace as the number of accidents decreases?
What is the result of improving safety measures in the workplace?
What is the result of improving safety measures in the workplace?
What is important to consider when eliminating risks in the workplace?
What is important to consider when eliminating risks in the workplace?
What are some of the conventional risks that employees in emerging forms of employment might be exposed to?
What are some of the conventional risks that employees in emerging forms of employment might be exposed to?
What is a consequence of the changes in working conditions due to emerging forms of employment?
What is a consequence of the changes in working conditions due to emerging forms of employment?
What are some of the emerging ergonomics or human factors risks identified?
What are some of the emerging ergonomics or human factors risks identified?
What has been the trend in work-related stress and mental ill-health in recent years?
What has been the trend in work-related stress and mental ill-health in recent years?
According to Figure 4, what are some of the risk factors that are gaining importance in the workplace?
According to Figure 4, what are some of the risk factors that are gaining importance in the workplace?
What do the results from ESENER reflect?
What do the results from ESENER reflect?
What is the main objective of OSH, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
What is the main objective of OSH, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
What is the significance of the EU's OSH Framework Directive (89/391/EEC)?
What is the significance of the EU's OSH Framework Directive (89/391/EEC)?
What is the traditional view of safety in the workplace?
What is the traditional view of safety in the workplace?
How can safety be viewed in a proactive way?
How can safety be viewed in a proactive way?
What is the primary reason for raising awareness about OSH risks among employers, workers, and workers' organisations?
What is the primary reason for raising awareness about OSH risks among employers, workers, and workers' organisations?
Why is it necessary to continuously improve safety in the workplace?
Why is it necessary to continuously improve safety in the workplace?
What is the vital role of OSH management systems in the continuously evolving work system?
What is the vital role of OSH management systems in the continuously evolving work system?
What is the scope of OSH, according to the EU framework?
What is the scope of OSH, according to the EU framework?
According to the ILO and EU regulations, what is the age group that defines young workers?
According to the ILO and EU regulations, what is the age group that defines young workers?
What is the common denominator among young workers that may make them less aware of OSH policies and procedures?
What is the common denominator among young workers that may make them less aware of OSH policies and procedures?
What does Directive 94/33/EC state about the protection of young workers' OSH?
What does Directive 94/33/EC state about the protection of young workers' OSH?
Why are young workers considered a 'sensitive risk group' in terms of OSH risks?
Why are young workers considered a 'sensitive risk group' in terms of OSH risks?
What is the main concern of Council Recommendation 2003/134/EC?
What is the main concern of Council Recommendation 2003/134/EC?
What is a key challenge faced by self-employed workers in terms of OSH training and safety equipment?
What is a key challenge faced by self-employed workers in terms of OSH training and safety equipment?
Whose health and safety should self-employed workers assess, apart from their own?
Whose health and safety should self-employed workers assess, apart from their own?
What is the purpose of Directive 2010/41/EU?
What is the purpose of Directive 2010/41/EU?
What is the trend in the labour market that has led to the rise of temporary agency workers?
What is the trend in the labour market that has led to the rise of temporary agency workers?
How is a temporary worker defined in the context of this article?
How is a temporary worker defined in the context of this article?