National OSH Strategy - Portugal

IntroductionNational strategies are vital policy instruments to enhance the effectiveness of an OSH system by defining the key priorities and actions for improving workers’ health and safety.The Commission called on the Member States to update and draw up their national OSH strategies in line with the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027 - in cooperation with social partners - to ensure that the new measures are applied on the ground.The Portuguese Authority for Working Conditions (ACT - Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho) is the state agency responsible for enforcing labour laws, promoting occupational health and safety, and preventing workplace risks…