HELLENIC MINISTRY OF LABOUR, SOCIAL SECURITY & WELFARE. GREECE: The National FOP experience on successful networking & campaigning in OSH

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1 HELLENIC MINISTRY OF LABOUR, SOCIAL SECURITY & WELFARE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF WORKING CONDITIONS & HEALTH NATIONAL FOCAL POINT OF EU-OSHA GREECE: The National FOP experience on successful networking & campaigning in OSH Athens, 20 June 2014 Dr. Ioannis Konstantakopoulos Safety and health at work is everyone s concern. It s good for you. It s good for business.

2 Why occupational safety and health (OSH) is important? Scale of the problem Significant improvements across the EU in recent decades, but Every year more than 5,500 people lose their lives due to workplace accidents Every year, 6.9 million accidents at work 159,000 die as a result of work-related illnesses (ILO estimates) 490 billion cost to the EU economy OSH is good for business, workers and for society as a whole 2

3 Prevention of OSH risks A multidimensional approach 3

4 A successful OSH Management system 4

5 Διεθνής Οργάνωση Εργασίας Με την υποστήριξη της Διεθνούς Ομοσπονδίας Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης 5

6 National OSH System GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF WORKING CONDITIONS & HEALTH - National OSH policy (commitment, principles, mission & vision) - National OSH System (authorities, infrastructure, legislation, training, research, information & knowledge management, partnership & networking on OSH) - National OSH Programme (diagnosis, objectives, actions, indicators, priorities, culture development, synergies with other policies/programmes, promotion, monitoring, evaluation, review) LABOUR INSPECTORATE - Enforcement - Auditing - Compliance/Penalties & fines SOCIAL OSH PARTNERS (social OSH dialogue at national level) 6

7 National FOP of EU-OSHA: Main responsibilities (based on the Ministerial Decision 80025, FEK No 845/ ) Promotion of an OSH prevention and protection culture at national level. Raising of awareness and promotion of OSH issues through information, communication and other promotional activities. Provision of support for planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing i and promoting the National OSH strategy t and policies. i Mainstreaming of OSH principles into other national policies. Management of OSH information, experience and knowledge. On-line interconnection and provision of OSH information through Internet. Networking of all different national OSH stakeholders through the operation of a common o platform (National a OSH Information o Network) for partnership, p, dialogue and mutual learning on OSH. Coordination of national OSH activities in cooperation with national OSH authorities, OSH stakeholders and other involved organizations and institutions. Provision of consultation, representation and active participation in various OSH initiatives and programs at european and international level. 7

8 EU-OSHA National FOPs Network MEMBER States CANDIDATE States EFTA countries 8

9 EUROPEAN AGENCY FOR SAFETY & HEALTH AT WORK EU-OSHA: a tripartite european organization for OSH reps from governments (state OSH authorities) reps from employers organizations reps from employees organizations EU-OSHA contributes to making Europe a safer, healthier & more productive place to work. 9

10 EU-OSHA key activity areas Facts and figures Networking knowledge Raising awareness Tools for OSH management Anticipating change 10

11 NATIONAL OSH INFORMATION NETWORK - GREECE GREECE: National OSH Information Network Organizational structure (organizational structure) National Focal Point National OSH Information Network members and partners National Focal Point Tripartite OSH Committee MINISTRY OF LABOUR SOCIAL SECURITY & WELFARE General Directorate of Working Conditions Labour Inspectorate & Health - Central services - - Peripheral services - OSH Associations -Scientific Associations - Technical Chambers External - Chambers of OSH Services Commerce for Protection & Prevention Universities, Educational & Research Institutes Employees & Employers Organisations s Public and private Organizations Regional & Local & Public Authorities Enterprises Hellenic Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (ELINYAE) - Enterprise Europe Network - Europe Direct Network - OSH training centers - Vocational schools 11

12 Greek FOP - National OSH Information Network: Mission, Vision, Strategic goals & objectives (1) Mission To protect and to improve the safety and health of people within their working environment through theimprovement of the working conditions OSH risk prevention culture and the development & promotion of an OSH Vision Safer, healthier and more productive workplaces National Focal Point National OSH Information Network members and partners Strategic goals Ensuring the engagement and active commitment of the national OSH stakeholders National Focal Point Tripartite OSH Committee that can act as multipliers at national, regional, local and sector level. 12

13 Greek FOP - National OSH Information Network: Mission, Vision, Strategic goals & objectives (2) Objectives 1. Strengthening g and improvement of the ability to reach and communicate with workplaces nationwide, (especially micro, small and medium sized enterprises) 2. Networking and collaboration between national OSH stakeholders for the improved promotion and visibility of OSH issues at national level. National Focal Point National Focal Point Tripartite OSH Committee National OSH Information Network members and partners 3. Development of common activities, coordination of activities and exchange/share of related information. 4. Enlarging the National OSH Information Network. 13

14 Greek FOP - National OSH Information Network: Core responsibilities Raising of work safety and health awareness through information campaigns and other promotional activities Identification, collection and dissemination of information, methods, tools and models of good practice Exchange of experience and knowledge, supporting of mutual learning Establishment of a common platform for partnership and dialogue Networking of all different national stakeholders Coordination of national OSH actions Provision of consultation in the content of relevant settings Cooperation with other relevant organisations Organisation of scientific events (symposia, conferences, etc) and training activities (seminars, workshops, etc.) Representation and active participation in various initiatives and programs related to OSH at national and european level 14

15 OSH campaigning at national level : Main target audiences employees/ trade unions, employers/employers organisations, labour inspectorate authorities/labour inspectors, safety engineers/technicians associations, occupational physicians associations, OSH experts associations, professional associations, national information networks (e.g. Europe Direct Network members), national Enterprise Europe Network members and partners, media and journalists, regional and local authorities, public authorities/organisations/enterprises, large scale enterprises, SME s and MSE s associations, OSH training i centers/vocational ti schools, teachers and students in all levels of education, academic and research institutions, politicians, policy makers, decision-makers, general public. 15

16 OSH networking at national level: Main categories of National OSH partners OSH Superior National Council members (SYAE) OSH professionals/specialists: safety managers, engineers, technicians i OSH professionals/specialists: occupational doctors and health care personnel OSH external consulting services Asbestos removal enterprises OSH Training centers Vocational schools Europe Direct Network (members and partners) Enterprise Europe Network (members and partners) Candidate new partners ( ) 2014) OSH social partners organizations (of 1 st & 2 nd degree) Universities, academic and research institutions Primary and High schools Public Organizations/Enterprises t i 16

17 OSH networking at national level: National OSH partners database analysis :

18 Greek FOP - National OSH Information Network: Basic principle Βάση Συνεργασίας Campaigning - Networking Partnership on a WIN TO WIN case OSH National stakeholders & partners Provision of support to the National FOP for successfully promoting at national level: - the European Campaign Healthy Workplaces - an OSH prevention culture NATIONAL FOP Provision i of support to the National OSH stakeholders & partners work on OSH and public recognition-promotion of their OSH activities in the general framework of the European Campaign Healthy Workplaces 18

19 ESENER survey (2009) - The need for awareness-raising raising on OSH 19

20 OiRA Project - Online interactive Risk Assessment Tools for micro and small enterprises 20

21 OiRA Project - Methodology EU-OSHA OiRA Steering Committee EU-OSHA intermediares OiRA general e-platform available in 18 languages Target group: Micro & small enterprises Sectoral Oira tools OiRA sectoral tools in 15 EU countries by the end of OiRA tools in 12 countries (and 40 under development) 1 st OiRA tool Hairdressers sector CYPRUS 21

22 Communication & Partnership program for supporting SMEs Leaflet on OSH essentials for SMEs & MSEs e-folder on OSH issues for SMEs & MSEs Dissemination of OSH information material OSH training seminars for SMEs & MSEs 22

23 Promoting OSH culture: The NAPO films case 23

24 Mainstreaming OSH into education: The NAPO for teachers program 24

25 EU-OSHA: Pan-European Campaigns on OSH : Working together for risk prevention : Safe maintenance : Risk assessment 2007: Lighten the load 2006: Safe Start 2005: STOP that noise! 2004: Building in Safety 2003: DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES; Handle with care 2002: Preventing psychosocial risks at Work 2001: Accident Prevention 2000: Musculoskeletal Disorders 25

26 NAPO for promoting Pan-European OSH campaigns 26

27 OSH campaigning at national level : Critical steps for preparing, organizing and implementing a successful campaign Determine the campaign theme Define a measurable target Select the main target audience(s) Identify the target audience(s) real needs and concerns Formulate a simple and clear key message Create a consistent look and feel style Identify the required promotional media and means mix Set the campaign timetable Estimate the required budget and time Check the in-house existing infrastructure, human resources and skills Define your needs for external support Build up partnerships Search for possible sponsorship p Allocate responsibilities Select the best timing for campaign launch Design and produce the campaign promotional material Implement your campaign activities Communicate your campaign with promotional activities Define indicators for monitoring the campaign implementation Evaluate the campaign impact Establish a follow up mechanism 27

28 OSH campaigning at national level: Applied means and media mix 28

29 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures The European Campaign Working together for risk prevention at national level Facts and figures Healthy Workplaces Good for you. Good for business. 29

30 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures (1) Campaign launching event Press conference - Official Campaign Launch (Athens, ) 2012) European Good Practice Award 4 submitted proposals p 2 nominations at national level 1 awarded example of good practice at european level Campaign products Items distributed across the country folders campaign leaflets campaign guides guides for employers guides for employees good practice award fliers posters NAPO DVDs give-aways 30

31 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures (2) European Good Practice Award Candidates at national level Campaign launching event, Athens MARAN TANKERS MANAGEMENT Nationwide dissemination of campaign products 31

32 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures (3) Campaign activities at national level 2 National Partnership meetings - National Partnership Meeting of the year 2012 (Athens, ) (1st meeting of the National OSH Information Network, 2012) - National Partnership Meeting of the year 2013 (Kalamata, ) (1st meeting of the National OSH Information Network, 2013) 5 OSH Stakeholder meetings - OSH Stakeholder meeting, (Patras, ) (2nd meeting of the National a OSH Information o Network, 2012) - OSH Stakeholder meeting Main Info event 2012, (Thessaloniki, ) (3rd meeting of the National OSH Information Network, 2012) - OSH Stakeholder meeting, (Kavala, ) (2nd meeting of the National OSH Information Network, 2013) - OSH Stakeholder meeting, (Volos, ) (3rd meeting of the National OSH Information Network, 2013) - OSH Stakeholder meeting Main Info event 2013, (Athens, ) (4th meeting of the National OSH Information Network, 2013) Number of attendees - More than participants in NPM, stakeholder seminars and OSH training sessions - More than participants p in stakeholders events, exhibitions & other events 32

33 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures (4) NPM & stakeholders meetings nationwide 33

34 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures (5) Campaign activities at national level (cont.) 6 OSH sessions (for supporting micro and small enterprises) -1 st OSH session (Athens, ) -2 nd OSH session (Thessaloniki, ) -3 rd OSH session (Chalkida, ) -4 th OSH session (Volos, ) -5 th OSH session (Tripoli, ) -6 th OSH session (Athens, 3rd week of November 2013) Organized in cooperation with the Enterprise Europe Network Hellas under the framework of the European Week for Safety & Health at Work 2012 & 2013 and the European Week for SMEs 4 Public raising of awareness OSH campaigns (during 2012 and 2013) Presentation of five (5) audiovisual messages for the EC campaign and the ILO campaign on OSH World Day (28 April) through the info/advertising digital screens of STASY a.e. network: - the Athens Tram s.a. vehicles (no of screens: 6 x 35 vehicles) - the Athens metro stations (no of screens: 8 x 29 metro stations) - the Athens urban train stations (no of screens: 4 x 21 stations) Target group: appr passengers on daily basis 34

35 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures (6) OSH session for supporting SMEs and MSEs nationwide 35

36 OSH campaigning at national level: Public raising of awareness OSH campaign Network of Urban Rail Transport s.a. (ΣΤΑΣΥ α.ε.) (7) 36

37 OSH campaigning at national level: Public raising of awareness OSH campaign Network of Urban Rail Transport s.a. (ΣΤΑΣΥ α.ε.) (8) 37

38 OSH campaigning at national level: Public raising of awareness OSH campaign Network of Urban Rail Transport s.a. (ΣΤΑΣΥ α.ε.) (9) Presentation of audiovisual messages through the info/advertising digital screens of Athens Tram s.a. vehicles (STASY a.e.) 38

39 European Campaign Healthy Workplaces at national level: Facts and figures (10) Campaign activities at national level (cont.) 12 Exhibitions of awarded photos (OSH photo competition 2011) at: - events (NPM and stakeholder seminars) - private large scale companies - state authorities & public organizations - Athens International Airport Web feature dedicated to the EC campaign Development and uploading of new content (app. 30 pages) for a web feature dedicated to the EC campaign in the Greek FOP s website. Supporting OSH stakeholders events in the framework of the EC campaign Provision of support and dissemination of info and promotional products to various members of the National OSH Information Network and other OSH stakeholders for organizing nationwide their events (more than 10 events with more than attendees) in the framework of the running EC campaign. 39

40 OSH campaigning at national level: Exhibition of awarded photos from the OSH photo competition 2011 at NPM & OSH stakeholders meetings and at OSH training seminars (11) 40

41 Για να συμβάλει στην προστασία του απορρήτου σας, το PowerPoint απέτρεψε την αυτόματη λήψη αυτής της εξωτερικής εικόνας. Για να κάνετε λήψη και να εμφανίσετε αυτή την εικόνα, κάντε κλικ στο στοιχείο "Επιλογές" στη γραμμή μηνυμάτων και, στη συνέχεια, κάντε κλικ στην επιλογή "Ενεργοποίηση εξωτερικού περιεχομένου". OSH campaigning at national level: Exhibition of awarded photos from the OSH photo competition 2011 at a cement production plant (12) 41

42 OSH campaigning at national level: Exhibition of awarded photos from the OSH photo competition 2011, during an OSH info day for the engineers of the public sector at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport & Networks (13) 42

43 OSH campaigning at national level: Exhibition of awarded photos from the OSH photo competition 2011 at the headquarters of Public Power Corporation s.a. ( ΕΗ α.ε.) ) (14) 43

44 OSH campaigning at national level: Exhibition of awarded photos from the OSH photo competition 2011 at the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos» (15) 44

45 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results Evaluation of main activities impact based on attendees questionnaires from 3 NPM and 6 stakeholders seminars organized during the period (1) In total: 987 questionnaires A. Attendees profile data Source: Data provided by the GREEK FOP ( ) 45

46 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results Evaluation of main activities impact based on attendees questionnaires from 3 NPM and 6 stakeholders seminars organized during the period (2) In total: 987 questionnaires A. Attendees profile data Source: Data provided by the GREEK FOP ( ) 46

47 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results Evaluation of main activities impact based on attendees questionnaires from 3 NPM and 6 stakeholders seminars organized during the period (3) In total: 987 questionnaires B. General OSH issues Source: Data provided by the GREEK FOP ( ) 47

48 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results Evaluation of main activities impact based on attendees questionnaires from 3 NPM and 6 stakeholders seminars organized during the period (4) In total: 987 questionnaires C. Campaign main activities impact Source: Data provided by the GREEK FOP ( ) 48

49 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results Evaluation of main activities impact based on attendees questionnaires from 3 NPM and 6 stakeholders seminars organized during the period (5) In total: 987 questionnaires C. Campaign main activities impact Source: Data provided by the GREEK FOP ( ) 49

50 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results Evaluation of main activities impact based on attendees questionnaires from 3 NPM and 6 stakeholders seminars organized during the period (6) In total: 987 questionnaires C. Campaign main activities impact Source: Data provided by the GREEK FOP ( ) 50

51 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results On-line survey for the Evaluation of EC (1) Input by the Greek National OSH Information Network members Source: Data provided by the Institute for Employment Studies (ies) and EU-OSHA (Oct 2013) 51

52 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results On-line survey for the Evaluation of EC (2) Input by the Greek National OSH Information Network members Source: Data provided by the Institute for Employment Studies (ies) and EU-OSHA (Oct 2013) 52

53 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results On-line survey for the Evaluation of EC (3) Input by the Greek National OSH Information Network members Source: Data provided by the Institute for Employment Studies (ies) and EU-OSHA (Oct 2013) 53

54 OSH campaigning at national level: Quantitative - Qualitative results On-line survey for the Evaluation of EC (4) Input by the Greek National OSH Information Network members Source: Data provided by the Institute for Employment Studies (ies) and EU-OSHA (Oct 2013) 54

55 Managing stress and psychosocial risks at work EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign

56 Stress and psychosocial risks - growing problem Changing world of work - demographic changes, growing service sector and emotional labour - economic climate, restructuring (job insecurity, work intensification) Eurobarometer exposure to stress considered to be the main workplace health and safety risk (indicated by 53% of respondents) - 27% of respondents suffered from stress, depression or anxiety caused by or worsened by work (during last 12 months) 56

57 Causes of work-related related stress (EU-OSHA, 2013) Around 4 in 10 workers think that stress is not handled well in their workplace. 57

58 Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress - key objectives Raising awareness about the growing g problem with stress and psychosocial risks Focus on the positive effects of successful psychosocial risk management, including the business case Increasing the enterprises practical knowledge related to recognising and preventing psychosocial risks at work Providing and promoting the use of simple, practical tools and guidance for managing psychosocial risks and stress in the workplace 58

59 Managing psychosocial risks Despite its sensitive nature, stress and psychosocial risks at work can be successfully reduced and dealt with in the same logical and systematic way as other OSH issues Tackling stress in the workplace leads to improved worker wellbeing and better organisational performance Leadership and worker participation is crucial to tackle psychosocial risks and work-related stress effectively 59

60 Healthy Workplaces Manage Stress - key messages 60

61 Key partners and dates Campaign organised in more than 30 countries Supported by a network of partners National focal points Social partners Official campaign partners Media partners Enterprise Europe Network EU institutions, organisations and associations Campaign launch: 7th April 2014 European Weeks: October 2014/2015 European Good Practice Awards Ceremony: April 2015 Healthy Workplaces Summit: November

62 Get involved All organisations and individuals can take part. Get involved by distributing and publicising campaign messages and materials; using and promoting the campaign s practical tools; taking part in campaign events or organising your own. 62

63 European Good Practice Awards Recognition of outstanding and innovative good practice solutions towards managing stress and psychosocial risks at work Open to organisations and enterprises EU Member States European Economic Area Western Balkans and Turkey Official Campaign Partners Entries coordinated by focal points and EU-OSHA in two stages: Selection procedure at national level European level evaluation Good Practice Award Ceremony 63

64 Campaign resources Campaign Guide and Leaflet Good Practice Awards Flyer Online Campaign Toolkit Promotional material and give-aways (available in 25 languages) 64

65 Campaign resources Reports EU-OSHA OSHA/ Eurofound joint report Calculating the costs of stress and psychosocial risks at work ESENER secondary analysis reports Napo film 65

66 Campaign resources E-guide to managing stress and psychosocial risks - explains work-related stress and psychosocial risks, their causes and consequences - gives practical examples on how to deal with psychosocial risks in a small company - addresses concerns and misconceptions - provides national resources National versions available in October

67 Campaign resources Practical tools (psychosocial risk assessment and management) - tools developed by EU partners and international organisations - national tools 67

68 Further information Learn more from the campaign website l Campaign toolkit Find out about events in your country from your local focal point /fops 68