Worker participation - Finland

Introduction

This article goes beyond the concept of involving workers in management processes [1] and broadens its scope to encompass information and consultation, mainly with regard to OSH (occupational safety and health) related matters in Finland on the following levels: national, workplace and voluntary. The administration of occupational safety and health in Finland is under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö, Social- och hälsovårdministeriet) and the Regional State Administrative Agencies (Aluehallintovirasto, Regionförvaltningsverket). The Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health promotes the…