Worker participation - Estonia

Introduction

This article contains information about workers’ participation in occupational safety and health issues in Estonia. This article goes beyond the concept of involvement of workers in management processes [1] and broadens its scope to information and consultation, mainly with regard to OSH-related matters. An overview of methods of worker participation can be found in articles on “Methods and effects of worker participation" and “Occupational safety and health management systems and workers’ participation".In Estonia, the Ministry of Social Affairs is the responsible body for occupational safety and health. The policies, strategies, and development programmes…