1. Results of the previous workshop 2016 and outlook on the workshop 2018
4th ACSH WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL OSH STRATEGIES Luxembourg, October 2018
Results of the previous workshop 2016
and outlook on the workshop 2018
Kai Schäfer (WP Strategy)

2. 4th ACSH WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL OSH STRATEGIES
A task of WP Strategy
The organisation of regular workshops on national OSH Strategies […]
cp. EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work
Preparation of the workshop by ACSH Secretariat & WP Strategy
Lessons learned from the 3rd ACSH Workshop
WP discussed the panel topics and documents
Panel nominations by IGs
Documents for the workshop and documentation of the results (EU OSHA)

3. Agenda of the 3rd ACSH Workshop 2016
The situation of national OSH Strategies (presentation by EU OSHA)
Panel 1: Methodology of national OSH Strategies - learning from experience
Panel 2: Nat. Strategies evolving to deal with the OSH impact of new patterns of employment
Panel 3: Latest tools or instruments in nat. Strategies to improve OSH in MSEs
OSH Information System: State of play and outlook (presentation by COM)

4. Results of the Workshop in 2016
ACSH Opinion on the 3rd ACSH Workshop on National OSH Strategies (Doc.1808/16)
EU Strategic framework and national OSH strategies
Involvement of OSH actors
Indicators and statistics
Improving OSH in small and medium sized enterprises
Reduction of injuries and illness
Education and training
New patterns of employment

5. Results of the Workshop in 2016
EU Strategic framework and national OSH Strategies
Having an overarching EU framework that acts as a common guide / reference to develop national strategies is fundamental. The development of national OSH strategies allows to better apply the different aspects of this framework to the specific needs and situation in each Member State.
17 national strategies currently adopted compared to 27 in Several Member States are in the process of devising new national strategies, others do not currently have national strategies in place.

6. Results of the Workshop in 2016
Involvement of OSH actors
Tripartism [at all levels] remains the main pillar to achieve the widest collaboration and impact. Therefore social partners should play a key role in the development and implementation of national OSH strategies.
Indicators and statistics
[Realistic] Indicators [qualitatives and quantitatives] are needed to measure effectiveness and efficiency of the strategies and their activities.
There is little stakeholder confidence in statistics. Data vary from one MS to another […]
[…] an EU OSH Information System will contribute to future information needs.

7. Results of the Workshop in 2016
Improving OSH in small and medium sized enterprises
SMEs comprise more than 99% of all companies in the EU;
SMEs need simple and specific tools to facilitate OSH activities. The main actions to take are the development of adapted tools [digital technologies] focusing on very practical measures.
Reduction of injuries and illness
[Continue to reduce accidents, but] a stronger emphasis should also be put on preventing work-related ill-health;
[…] it is important to strive to link up OSH with other policies.

8. Results of the Workshop in 2016
Education and training
OSH education from school and training throughout professional life are basic tools to achieve a safe and healthy professional life;
Employers should ensure that all employees receive relevant information and training, including new and emerging risks, where appropriate.
New patterns of employment
New patterns of employment are already apparent, and influence the working conditions and safety and health of workers. The issue of ICT and new forms of employment was also a point of discussion.
The workshop noted that further evidence on the relation between OSH and digital work is needed. It should be considered whether the OSH acquis is suited to deal with these new patterns of employment.

9. Outlook on the 4th Workshop 2018
Agenda 2018
Agenda 2016
Presentation: EU OSH information system. A new European tool on OSH policy (COM)
Presentation: Situation of nat. OSH Strategies (EU OSHA)
Panel 1: Added values and effects of nat. OSH Strategies
(e. g. New trends of enforcement, … )
Panel 1: Methodology of nat. OSH Strategies - learning from experience
Panel 2: Social partner involvement in design, implementation and evaluation of nat. OSH Strategies
Panel 2: Nat. Strategies evolving to deal with the OSH impact of new patterns of employment
Panel 3: Costs and benefits of national OSH Strategies
Panel 3: Latest tools or instruments in nat. Strategies to improve OSH in MSEs
Presentation: International and European OSH Strategies in the future
OSH Information System: State of play and outlook (presentation by COM)

10. The WP Strategy wishes you fruitful discussions
4th ACSH WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL OSH STRATEGIES Luxembourg, October 2018
The WP Strategy wishes you fruitful discussions