Safety and Health for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Welcome to the European Agency’s online guide to occupational safety and health advice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

There are 19 million SMEs in the EU operating in hugely different sectors and employing nearly 75 million people. However, SMEs also record an over proportional 82% of all occupational injuries, even rising to about 90% for fatal accidents.

This guide contains details of Agency funding schemes for good safety and health practice and a study of practical examples of successful occupational safety and health assistance services . It also provides access to a wide range of good practice information.

The information contained within this guide reflects the strong commitment of many organisations and companies to improve occupational health and safety in SMEs as well as many innovative ideas for the development and exchange of good practice in this field.