Occupational safety and health objectives 2008 - 2012
The following occupational safety and health objectives were established for the period 2008 - 2012:
- Reduction in the frequency and severity of work accidents
- Reduction in the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal disorders
- Reduction in the frequency and severity of skin diseases
A second objective level is assigned to the first two objectives mentioned. Through them, the inclusion of the reduction of inappropriate mental loads and the promotion of the systematic implementation of occupational safety and health in companies are incorporated into the programme development.
The GDA bodies developed and implement a total of 11 work programmes (WP) to achieve these objectives. The table shows how the individual work programmes are assigned to the objectives and fields of action.
| Occupational safety and health objectives | Reduction in the frequency and severity of work accidents | Reduction in the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal strains and disorders | Reduction in the frequency and severity of skin diseases |
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Work programmes Category I (binding and nationwide implementation according to uniform criteria by all GDA bodies) |
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Work programmes Category II (implementation according to uniform criteria; participation of the GDA bodies voluntary) |
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You will find more details on the German website.