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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Austria with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- Österreichisches Bundesinstitut für
Gesundheitswesen (ÖBIG)
The Austrian Health Institute provides scientific services in the
fields of healthcare and environmental protection by means of
research, analysis and consultation. This includes studies on
working conditions, with particular reference to industrial
poisoning.
- AUVA
AUVA – Austrian Social Insurance for Occupational Risks – pays
compensation and organises treatment and rehabilitation for people
injured at work or school. AUVA also works to prevent occupational
accidents. (mostly in German)
- Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und
Arbeit
The Ministry of Labour or Labour Inspectorate is the health and
safety focal point in Austria. The Labour Inspectorate is divided
into seven departments, which deal with fields like occupational
medicine, work hygiene, legal matters and administration. (in
German)
- VÖSI
Verband Österreichischer Sicherheits-Ingenieure (VÖSI). The
Association of Austrian Safety Engineers, VÖSI, is a membership
organisation for safety engineers in Austria. The association
supports its members in all aspects of health and safety. (in
German)
Belgium
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Belgium with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- FEBELSAFE
FEBELSAFE is the Belgian Federation of Manufacturers and
Distributors of Personal Protective Equipment. (in Dutch and
French)
- Hoger Instituut
Voor de Arbeid (HIVA)
The Higher Institute of Labour Studies is part of the Catholic
University of Leuven. They conduct scientific studies in the fields
of labour, education and labour market, social and economic policy.
Additionally, there is a training and education sector, which
organises training initiatives for adults in people management,
safety at work, health and welfare.
- Institut
pour la Prévention, la Protection et le Bien-Être au Travail
(PREVENT)
The Institute for Prevention, Protection and Wellbeing at Work
(Prevent) is a key organisation in Belgium. It aims to promote the
quality of working conditions and prevent occupational risks. They
provide support, advice and information to companies and
specialised organisations. (in Dutch and French)
- Ministère Fédéral de l'Emploi et du
Travail
FMEL aims to improve working conditions by setting standards and
ensuring the adherence of these standards by inspection services.
It is the health and safety focal point in Belgium.
Bulgaria
Legislation
- Ministry
of Labour and Social Policy
MLSP implements state policy through its specialised units, namely
the Employment Agency, General Labour Inspectorate, Social
Assistance Agency and their regional structures, and the Agency for
Foreign Aid.
Croatia
Legislation
Cyprus
Legislation
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Department of Labour Inspection
The Department of Labour Inspection comprises five sectors, namely
the Safety and Health Sector, Machinery and Chemical Substances
Sector, the Field Operations Sector, the Industrial Pollution
Control Sector, the Air Quality Sector and the Radiation Protection
Sector.
- European Agency
for Safety and Health at Work
This website contains information on health and safety in Cyprus
and links to important relevant government departments,
organisations, associations and societies. Content in Greek
only.
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Cyprus in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on OSH.
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Cyprus with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country
information on Cyprus from the Central Intelligence
Agency.
Institutions
- Cyprus Safety and Health Association
(CySHA)
CySHA is a non-governmental, non-profit making organisation that
promotes health and safety. Its main purpose is to contribute
towards the efforts for protection and promotion of safety and
health at work and to the prevention of risks concerning the public
in general.
Czech Republic
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of the Czech Republic with information on politics,
media, country facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
Denmark
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Denmark with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- Arbejdsmiljøinstituttet
(AMI)
The National Institute of Occupational Health is as an affiliate of
the Ministry of Employment an independent government research
institute. It aims to ensure a safe and healthy working
environment. AMI is a national centre of occupational health
research. The staff research in the fields of classic working
environment research, work organisation and individual elements of
working life research.
- Arbejdsskadestyrelsen
The National Board of Industrial Injuries administers legislation
on industrial injuries in Denmark. The Board also makes statements
on private accident cases. (in Danish)
- Arbejdstilsynet
The National Working Environment Authority provides advice on the
work environment. (in Danish)
- BST Foreningen
BST Foreningen is the collaborative body for the occupational
health service units in Denmark. It also co-operates with the
Danish legal authorities, labour market organisations, work
environmental researchers, and education institutions in Denmark as
well as in the Nordic countries and the rest of Europe.
- Sammenslutningen af Sikkerhedsledere i
Danmark (SSID)
The purpose of the Association of Safety Managers in Denmark is to
help its members to achieve extensive knowledge about safety,
health and the environment. (in Danish)
Toxicology
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Dansk Toksikologi Center (DTC)
The Danish Toxicology
Centre is an independent institute which aims to provide expertise
for business and society. It has expertise in the fields of
toxicology, risk assessment, international regulation, industrial
practice and product information.
Estonia
Legislation
- Estonian National
Labour Inspection
The general objective of NLI is to guide the activity of employers
in removing, reducing and controlling risks in the working
environment so as to secure the health and safety of workers and to
ensure that legal requirements are complied with.
- European Agency for Safety and Health at
Work
This website contains information on health and safety in Estonia
and links to important relevant government departments,
organisations, associations and societies.
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Estonia in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on OSH.
- Ministry of Social Affairs,
Working Environment Bureau
The Working Environment Bureau implements the National Working
Environment policy and co-ordinates activities in the field of
occupational health.
- Ministry of the Environment
The Ministry of the Environment is led by the Minister of
Environment, whose primary responsibility is to guarantee the
accordance of the work of the Ministry with the Constitution and
other laws.
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Estonia with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country information on Estonia from the
Central Intelligence Agency.
Institutions
Finland
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Finland with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
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Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety (BSN) The
BSN website provides information on occupational health and safety
in Finland. It is updated and developed by the Finnish Institute of
Occupational Health and covers many aspects of health and safety in
the Baltic countries.
- Finnish Work Environment
Fund (FWEF)
FWEF is administered by the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and
Health and its social partners. They conduct research and
development to improve working conditions and promote safety and
productivity aspects of the working place. This site includes a
database of projects of international interest.
- Ministry of Labour
The Ministry of Labour works with employers, employees, micro
entrepreneurs, the unemployed and other interested groups to
improve the labour market as well as ensuring equality and safety
in the workplace.
- Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in
Occupational Health (NIVA)
NIVA offers advanced training and education for researchers and
practitioners. All of the courses are run in English.
- Occupational
Safety and Health Inspectorates
This list of regional inspectorates is supplied by the Ministry of
Social Affairs and Health.
- STYL
The Association of Finnish Suppliers of Labour Safety Equipment is
a membership organisation for companies who produce safety
equipment. STYL member companies supply almost every type of
protective equipment and are able to give advice on the best way to
use them.
- Tampere University of Technology -
Occupational Safety Engineering
Occupational Safety Engineering educates students in the field of
safety at work.
- Työterveyslaitos - The
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH)
FIOH is a
research and advisory institute managed by the Finnish Ministry of
Social Affairs and Health. They mainly deal with research, training
of occupational health and safety professionals, provision of
advisory services and dissemination of information. The Central
Institute and six Regional Institutes provide services for
Finland.
- Työturvallisuuskeskus –
Arbetarskyddscentralen
Finnish Centre for Occupational Safety. (in Finnish and
Swedish)
Special Interest
France
Legislation
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The CIS (International Occupational Safety and Health Information
Centre) database of occupational safety and health (OSH)
legislative texts for France, listed by topic.
- Legifrance
This government site gives access to all French legislation
currently in force and important public documents. (in French)
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Santé et Sécurité au Travail
This site is part of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Work and
Solidarity and is dedicated to health and safety. There are
sections with current regulations, a newsletter, risk prevention,
and European directives. (in French)
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of France with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
Germany
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
The BBC profile about Germany with information on politics, media,
country facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und
Arbeitsmedizin
The website of the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health includes the official Notification Unit under the Chemicals
Act and related research information. (in German with parts in
English).
- Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft
für Sicherheit und Gesundheit bei der Arbeit (Basi)
The Federal Association for Occupational Safety and Health, Basi,
is composed of over fifty German institutes dealing with various
aspects of occupational safety and health . Basi is responsible for
organising the central occupational safety and health event in
Germany, the International Congress on Occupational Safety and
Health, which takes place every other year in Düsseldorf.
- Die gewerblichen
Berufsgenossenschaften
This is the umbrella organisation
for the BG – professional associations which cover specific sectors
of the German economy. Their main purpose is to ensure safety and
health at the workplace through technical inspection services,
expert committees and test and certification bodies. They also
provide guidance on the handling of hazardous substances and
preventive health monitoring at work.
- Verband Deutscher Sicherheitsingenieure
(VDSI)
Association of German Safety Engineers VDSI is a technical
association for those working in health and safety, environmental
protection, fire prevention and hygiene in the workplace. (in
German with parts in English)
Special Interest
- ISSA Machinery and System
Safety
The Machine and System Safety section of the International Social
Security Association (ISSA) includes information about mechanical,
physical and chemical hazards, design of work systems, control
engineering, ergonomics and process technology.
Gibraltar
Legislation
- European Agency for Safety
and Health at Work
This page provides information about health and safety legislation
in Gibraltar. There are also links to additional health and safety
information supplied by the National Occupational Health and Safety
Commission.
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Gibraltar in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on health and safety.
- Judiciary and Law
The primary legislation is the Factories Ordinance. This is an
archaic piece of legislation in need of replacement, but
fortunately, because Gibraltar is required under EU law to
transpose into Gibraltar law most EU directives, health and safety
laws in Gibraltar have been brought up to EU standards through
regulations rather than primary legislation.
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Gibraltar with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Greece
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Greece with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
Hungary
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Hungary with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country
information on Hungary from the Central Intelligence
Agency.
Institutions
Special Interest
Iceland
Institutions
- Vinnueftirlitið
Icelandic Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (in
Icelandic with some English)
Ireland
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Ireland with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- Health and Safety Authority (HSA)
The HSA is the government body responsible for the administration
and enforcement of health and safety at work in Ireland.
- IOSH - Ireland
Branch
The branch web page includes news about Ireland
Branch members' activities and a list of forthcoming events.
Special Interest
- Construction Industry Federation
(CIF)
The CIF is a membership organisation for businesses in the Irish
construction industry offering training and advisory services.
- FÁS – Safe Pass
FÁS, the national training and employment authority for Ireland,
includes the FÁS Safe Pass one day safety awareness training
programme for construction workers.
- Radiological Protection Institute of
Ireland
The national institute with responsibility to regulate and monitor
hazards to health associated with ionising radiation.
Italy
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Italy with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
Latvia
Legislation
- Baltic Sea
Network
The Latvian legislation page from the Baltic Sea Network on
Occupational Safety and Health with information supplied by the
Latvian IOEH. For the BSN and IOEH home pages, see below.
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Latvia in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on health and safety.
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Latvia with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- Institute of Occupational
and Environmental Health
Part of the Medical Academy of Latvia, the Institute of
Occupational and Environmental Health provides information and
training in the field of occupational safety and health.
- Technical Experts Association
TEA is an independent non-governmental non-profit association and
covers the field of the following New Approach directives -
machinery, lifts, simple pressure vessels, pressure equipment, new
hot-water boilers, gas appliances, construction products, toys and
medical devices.
Liechtenstein
Legislation
Lithuania
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Lithuania with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- Centre of Occupational Medicine
The Centre of Occupational Medicine is a government research
institute which offers training, information and expertise in the
field of occupational safety and health.
Luxembourg
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Luxembourg with information on politics, media,
country facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country information on Luxembourg from the
Central Intelligence Agency.
Malta
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Malta with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country information on Malta from the Central
Intelligence Agency.
Institutions
Norway
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Norway with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
- Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet
(AFI)
The Work Research Institute is a publicly funded organisation which
aims to improve working conditions in Norway.
- Arbeidstilsynet
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority is a governmental agency
which tries to ensure safe and secure working conditions. The
Labour Inspection Authority ensures that enterprises don't break
the working environment laws and regulations.
- GexCon
Gexcon is an independent consultancy company specialising in the
field of gas and dust explosions.
- Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt
(STAMI)
The National Institute of Occupational Health is a research
institute. It aims to improve the knowledge about occupational
health and to educate the public.
Poland
Legislation
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Poland in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on health and safety.
- National Labour Inspectorate
The National Labour Inspectorate of Poland, subordinate to the Sejm
(the Lower Chamber of the Polish Parliament), is a body for
supervision and inspection of the observance of labour law, in
particular the occupational safety and health rules and
regulations.
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Poland with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country information on Poland from the Central
Intelligence Agency.
Institutions
- Central Institute for Labour
Protection (CIOP)
The mission of the Institute is conducting scientific research
aimed at new technological and organisational solutions which are
useful in the design of working conditions that conform to
occupational safety and ergonomics requirements, as well as
determining scientific foundations for the development of
socio-economic policies of the Republic of Poland in occupational
safety and health.
- Nofer Institute of Occupational
Medicine
The Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine (NIOM), Łódż, Poland,
was founded in 1954. Over almost 50 years of its history, it has
evolved from a small unit at the Medical University of Łódż into an
independent complex research and development centre with activities
covering various areas of occupational and environmental
health.
- Polskie Towarzystwo Medycyny Pracy
Website of the Polish Association of Occupational Medicine. (in
Polish)
Portugal
Legislation
Culture
- Ministerio da Segurança Social e do
Trabalho
The Portuguese social security system website is mainly available
in Portuguese. However, relevant information on several aspects of
system can be found in English, particularly those related to
social security affiliation, contributions and benefits.
Institutions
Romania
Legislation
- Romanian Ministry of Labour
Romanian Ministry of Labour and partners will continue to work
together and strive to improve health and safety performance across
the country. Good health and safety is good business and this is
acknowledged by Romanian Ministry of Labour. (in Romanian and
English)
- Romanian Labour Inspectorate (Inspectia
Muncii - IM)
This is a specialised government agency
established by law in 1999, operating under the authority of the
Ministry of Labour, Family and Equality of Opportunities
(Ministerul Muncii, Familiei şi Egalităţii de Şanse, MMFES). Its
main aim is to verify that employers comply with their obligations
in respect of labour relations, working conditions, and health and
safety standards for the employees and other contributors to a
labour process. (in Romanian)
- European Agency for
Safety and Health
The aim of this body is collecting, disseminating and facilitating
the economic, technical and scientific information exchange to
improve the working conditions and to promote the best practices
for work accidents and occupational disease prevention. (in
English)
Institutions
- Romanian Association for Health and Safety
Professionals – ARSSM
Non-governmental and non-profit organisation, whose main objective
is to promote health and safety and support organisations and the
wellbeing in the workplace. The ARSSM provide specialist training
and support for their members and professional organisations,
small, medium, large and multinational enterprises with presence in
Romania. (in Romanian)
Russia
Legislation
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Russia in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on health and safety.
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Saint-Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies
Saint-Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies (MAPS)
participates in the Baltic Sea Network, representing the north-west
region of Russia. The Department of Occupational Health is a member
of the Baltic Sea Network (BSN) which is supported by the Medical
Ecology Department, Radiation Protection Department, Epidemiology
Department, Department of General and Clinical Toxicology and other
departments of MAPS if necessary. Link provided by the Baltic Sea
Network on Occupational Health and Safety.
Slovakia
Legislation
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - Work
Programmes
Issue 2005 - the European Agency Work Programme for 2005 and
Rolling Work Programme for 2005-2008.
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Slovakia in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on health and safety.
- Ministry of Health
Website of the Ministry of Health of Slovakia. Content in Slovak
only.
- National Labour
Inspectorate
The main role of the National Labour Inspectorate is the management
and control of regional labour inspectorates, provision of labour
inspection information system, labour inspection in the area of
nuclear power, training and specialist education of labour
inspectors, and preparation of conceptual materials in the field of
labour protection.
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Slovakia with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country information on Slovakia from the
Central Intelligence Agency.
Institutions
- Healthnet Slovakia
Resources on all aspects of the health care system of Slovakia.
Content in Slovak with some English guidance.
- World Health
Organization
World Health Organization resource for Slovakia detailing
statistical information, health system organisation and regulation
and condition-specific information.
Slovenia
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Slovenia with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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CIA World Factbook
Periodically updated country information on Slovenia from the
Central Intelligence Agency.
Institutions
- Office for Safety
and Health at Work
The Office for Safety and Health at Work forms part of the Ministry
of Labour, Family and Social Affairs. Its tasks are to provide a
technical basis for draft legislation on occupational safety and
health, to monitor the implementation of the laws, conduct research
and publish information.
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World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe
World Health Organisation resource for Slovenia, listing WHO
Collaborating Centres in Slovenia for research and training in
different public health disciplines.
Spain
Legislation
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of Spain with information on politics, media, country
facts, history and current affairs.
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Working Conditions
Drawing on a range of recent sources, this European Foundation
report analyses a number of current issues relating to health and
safety at work in Spain, including the incidence of occupational
illness, accident rates and measures to prevent risk.
Institutions
Special Interest
Sweden
Legislation
- Arbetsmiljöverket
The Swedish Work Environment Authority is the administrative
authority for questions relating to the working
environment.
Switzerland
Legislation
The Netherlands
Legislation
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for the Netherlands in the CIS (International
Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre) database of
legislative texts on health and safety.
Culture
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BBC Country Profile
A profile of the Netherlands with information on politics, media,
country facts, history and current affairs.
Institutions
Turkey
Legislation
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ILO Legislation Index
The section for Turkey in the CIS (International Occupational
Safety and Health Information Centre) database of legislative texts
on health and safety.