National OSH Strategy - Netherlands

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. The Dutch system is characterised by a strong social dialogue. Employers and employees within a company have primary responsibility for the occupational health and safety policy. They are required to reach an…