National OSH Strategy - Spain

Introduction

National 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.In Spain, OSH is regulated by the Prevention of Occupational Risks Act of November 8, 1995, which covers all employees except self-employed. The National Commission for Safety and Health at Work (CNSST) is the OSH…