OSH system at national level - Finland

Occupational safety and health legislative framework

In Finland, public administration is required by the law to protect the labour force. The European framework Council Directive 89/391/EEC [1] is transposed into Finnish law by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002) [2] and the Act on Occupational Health Services (1383/2001) [3].The Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002)[2] applies to all paid employment and stipulates the minimum level of safety and health at work. The Act also describes the responsibilities of employers and employees, and the co-operation of employers and employees required to promote occupational…