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EU Strategic Framework on Health and
Safety at Work 2014-2020
UEAPME position
Seminar organized by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies
and the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL)
4 and 5 December 2014
Pontificia Università Urbaniana
Rome
UEAPME: who we are
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The employer’s organisation representing the interests of European
crafts, trades and SMEs at EU level
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Based in Brussels, 16 staff members from 10 countries
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The Voice of SMEs in Europe, based in Brussels
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A recognised European Social Partner acting in the European Social
Dialogue
+/- 80 member organisations : national cross-sectorial SME
federations, European branch federations and other associate
members
Represent over 12 million enterprises with nearly 55 million employees
General comments
UEAPME
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welcomes the new Strategic Framework
broadly agrees with the main challenges on better implementation of EU OSH
legislation by
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focusing on simplification of existing legislation and strengthening the
capacity of MSE
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improving the prevention of work-related diseases
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including existing, new and emerging risks
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promoting the sustainability of working lives due to demographic changes
appreciates the emphasis put on small and micro enterprises to facilitate
compliance with EU health and safety legislation
I. On the strategic objectives underpinning the strategy
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facilitate compliance with OSH legislation, particularly by micro
and small enterprises
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better enforcement of OSH legislation by Member States
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simplify existing legislation
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address the ageing of the workforce, emerging new risks,
prevention of work-related and occupational diseases
II. On EU instruments to support implementation of
actions under the strategic objectives
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Legislation
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EU funds
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Social dialogue
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Communication and information
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Synergies with other policy areas
Conclusion
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EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at work 20142020 is a step in the right direction
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UEAPME particularly appreciates the new focus put on the
needs of MSE and
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the flexibility to take into account national specificities
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Social partners and social dialogue on the appropriate level
are integral part of the new Framework
Thank you for your attention!
Grazie mille per la vostra attenzione!