1. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Eusafe Southern Europe Meeting INAIL Rome 19 November, 2012 EUSAFE PROJECT OUTLINE Claudio Munforti (Eusafe Project Manager)

2. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals INDEX 1.The Team and the Scope 2.Background 3.Key Outcomes 4.Project benefits 5.What next 6.References and Contacts

3. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals EUSAFE is a project ─carried out by a Consortium of European Partners, engaged in Occupational Health and Safety, ─implemented with the financial support of the European Commission under the Leonardo da Vinci Programme

4. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals THE PARTNER CONSORTIUM  AIAS - Milano, Italy  CySHA - Nicosia, Cyprus  IOSH - Wingston, United Kingdom  SINERGIE – Reggio Emilia, Italy  Universidade do Porto – Porto, Portugal  VDSI - Wiesbaden, Germany Acknowledgment also of valuable contribution of ENSHPO (EU Network of OHS Professional Organizations), as key Stakeholder

5. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals SCOPE AND RELEVANCE Eusafe addresses the development of new harmonized profiles for OSH professionals (Technicians and Managers), considering previous work by ENSHPO, making reference to EQF and ECVET system and providing relevant training models Eusafe originated from the deployment of European Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Legislation and from the current European scenario of OSH professionals

6. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals BACKGROUND Workplace Safety and Health is EU solid core values – art. 31 of 2000 Charter of Fundamental Rights Extensive common legislative framework (89/391/ EEC followed by subsequent individual Directives) However requirements enacted in different forms into national legislation with no common or consistent requirements Limited mobility and lack of transparency and recognition of competence and qualification of OSH professionals

7. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals The Project, started in November 2010 and now close to completion, is organized in Work Packages (WP), lead by a Partner to achieve specific target objectives :  Assessment of current situation in terms of educational route and regulatory requirements  Definition of new profile qualifications  Description of qualifications in term of K, S, C, (EQF approach) and definition of relevant Learning Outcomes (LO)  Definition of Training Models

8. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals CHALLENGES Europe-wide Partners Different backgrounds, local situations, perspectives, terminologies Dissemination throughout 27 EU countries and other 7 worldwide Consistency with original targets Keeping an European perspective while maintaining also local focus and usability

9. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals WP3: Assessment of current condition It was a major contribution by IOSH team, based on IOSH Private Database European Qualification Framework (EQF) EurOSHM/EurOSHT Standards (ENSHPO) Research on Regulatory requirements in European States

10. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals WP3: Assessment of current condition (National competencies & regulatory standards, education programmes based on EQF and compared with ENSHPO) The levels of the Qualifications based on assessments against the EQF/EurOSHM/T Standards Overall Spread of Education Levels

11. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals WP4 : Definition of the new profile qualification with appropriate methods and instruments Methodology From traditional ‘knowledge’ based learning to ‘Performance based” element - “What people need to be able to do” Developing of ‘Element’ and ‘range statements’ Developing of performance criteria to assess the elements Identifying component parts (tasks) associated to performance criteria and developing suitable Learning Outcomes (LO) Mapping components against EQF levels in an European OHS Standard Matrix Level 4 and 5 ( Technician) - Level 6 and 7 (Manager)

12. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals

13. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals The EU Education and Vocational Training The Life Long Learning System Credit system ECTS EQF NQF Qualification Framework ECVET  EQF – European Qualification Framework  NQF – National Qualification Framework  ECVET – European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training  ECTS – European Credit Accumulation and Transfer System

14. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Transition to WP5 Consolidating Learning Outcomes and making reference to the stages of the ISO OHSA 18001 Std.. –Developing OHS Systems, Strategies, Policies and Culture –Implementing OHS Systems –Monitoring OHS Systems –Maintaining and Reviewing OHS systems –Professional Development and Conduct. LOs were also allocated to Knowledge, Skills and Competence in terms of the EQF descriptors, crosschecking upstream & downstream connections

15. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Matrix sample Element range statement; Develop procedures to safely control work operations Overview and range This standard is for people who are required to prepare health and safety procedures for the workplace. In order to be sure that all reasonably practicable precautions have been taken against risks to health and safety it is necessary for an employer to make sure health and safety procedures are available or everyone at work to follow. This unit is for the person who will prepare the procedures. This will require an understanding of work tasks, the workplace, work equipment and the materials that are used, as well as knowledge about the people who actually do or are affected by the work. There must be an understanding of any applicable standards and best practice relating to the process and how to communicate successfully with those people doing or affected by the work. It will be necessary to be able to identify hazards, assess risks, develop suitable and sufficient risk control procedures and undertake a review of these to determine if they are effective. The ability to research and interpret standards and best practice in order to develop safe working procedures and will be necessary to achieve this. To successfully introduce such procedures will require the ability to use various forms of communication.

16. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Matrix sample cont ; Element and Task listing Element and Performance criteria Develop procedures for maintaining a healthy and safe workplace: P1 set realistic objectives to maintain a healthy and safe workplace for everyone P2 develop health and safety procedures based on risk assessment and consultation which meet legal requirements and are appropriate to: P2.1 the type of work carried out; P2.2 the industry processes; and P2.3 the workplace P3 identify individuals to whom people must: P3.1 report incidents; P3.2 report health and safety risks; and P3.3 go to obtain first aid P4 evaluate the effectiveness of the workplace health and safety procedures P5 specify the arrangements for recording health and safety data to meet legal requirements P6 develop plans for health and safety training which are relevant to the needs of your workplace, the people at work, and meet legal requirements P7 effectively communicate the health and safety procedures to other people in your workplace in a professional and considerate manner P8 identify changes at work and legal requirements which affect current workplace health and safety procedures P9 provide other people with opportunities to give feedback about current health and safety procedures P10 review all relevant health and safety reports and data to identify opportunities to improve workplace health and safety procedures P11 identify and obtain further information and advice from reliable and recognised sources of expertise P12 record accurately the details of any review carried out, and the action plans to improve current health and safety procedures P13 report the results of your review to the relevant people P14 alert everyone at work, promptly, to the revised health and safety procedures P15 set effective measures for monitoring the revised health and safety procedures P16 Consider environmental impact when developing procedures

17. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals WP5: Models for training plans and materials - common Course Structure for levels 4 to 7 1.Target audience; 2.Objective; 3.Learning outcomes; 4.Example of application; 5.How to write LOs; 6.How to choose the appropriate assessment method; The model has been then integrated with LO previously defined.

18. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals The models have been «sampled» against examples of courses already existing, one for each level 4-7 Interesting overview, still showing with areas to work on, like: – Assessment / how to demonstrate what you are able to do – Long vs. short education programs (academic/ vocational) – Credit harmonization – Flexible structure to incorporate additional specific subjects – Focus on safety culture build up

19. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals WP7: Valorization activities Dissemination and exploitation of results through EU 27 Countries and also worldwide − Initiatives within Partner and ENSHPO networks to share outcomes − Initiative with key stakeholders − Institutional contacts − Local conferences − Survey and consultations

20. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals WHAT BENEFIT FOR WHOM EU and local Governmental Bodies To compare competence schemes - Recognition across Member States OSH associations and professionals Basis for improved recognition and mobility – professional development following ECVET system Vocational Training Providers Basis for harmonized training models Employers and Trade Unions Common/shared interpretation of competences and methodology for a more effective workplace safety

21. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals EUROPEAN PROFILES and TRAINING MODELS A strong contribution to competitiveness pillars “Safety Health and productivity go hand in hand” (OSHA) Contribution to Success factors: –Professional qualification –Effective Education & Training at all levels (vocational training) –Make lifelong learning and mobility a reality (Education and Training Framework strategic objectives) EU 2020 Competitiveness Report

22. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals WHAT NEXT – FUTURE OPTIONS Provide an OSH qualification search tool Provide a platform to develop a regulated profession register and qualifications Expand the basic skills matrix of Eusafe “base case” Facilitate networking and sharing of best practices to develop integrated OSH profession standard Enhance global application and alignment (facilitate benchmarking)

23. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals EUSAFE REFERENCES Web-site : www.eusafe.org Additional information and detailed material Partner contacts Project Manager contact cmunforti@networkaias.it Final Report (close to publishing)

24. This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Eusafe Project European Qualification for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Thank-you Feel free to get in touch for any questions