The Economics of Occupational Safety and Health
About this course
The intention of the OHS Economics workshop is to give theoretical backgrounds and practical capabilities to make economic calculations in OHS issues. The course will be held on a level which is comprehensible also for non-economists. Some other issues will also be addressed with the aim of increasing the awareness of the role of calculations in the internal OHS governance.
The participants will have an opportunity to get their own cases analyzed.
Price information
The price of the course consists of the course fee of EUR 500
and the day package of choice.
Day package I
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
- dinners and the social program on Tuesday.
We strongly encourage you to take part in the social program, as this is a vital part of the NIVA course experience. We believe in the power of networking (between people) and strive to create an inspiring possibility for that through the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 950 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 450).
Day package II
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees and lunches.
Kindly note that the day package II does not include dinners nor the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 700 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 200).
Accommodation
26th – 28th of October 2020 at Hotel Hanaholmen, Espoo, Finland.
To book a room from the block kindly make the reservation directly to the hotel by email to reception@hanaholmen.fi using the booking code “NIVA” (available until 2.10.2020).
Single The room price for a single standard room is EUR 115/night (including breakfast, morning sauna and access to the pool) and the price for a double room EUR 134/night (including breakfast, morning sauna and access to the pool). room: 128 €/night (including breakfast).
The block reservation will be available until 2nd of October 2020.
Course objectives
The purpose of the course is:
to present the recent international research findings and cases related to the economic analysis of OSH activities.
to demonstrate the basic approaches to make economic analysis
The participants are encouraged to bring with them data on own cases in order to get them analysed during the workshop.
General course fee information
The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline. Travel arrangements Please refrain from booking any tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on accommodation options and practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.
Subject background
The intention of the OHS Economics workshop is to give theoretical backgrounds and practical capabilities to make economic calculations in OHS issues. The course will be held on a level which is comprehensible also for non-economists. Some other issues will also be addressed with the aim of increasing the awareness of the role of calculations in the internal OHS governance.
The participants will have an opportunity to get their own cases analyzed.
The purpose of the course is:
• to present the recent international research findings and cases related to the economic analysis of OSH activities.
• to demonstrate the basic approaches to make economic analysis
The participants are encouraged to bring with them data on own cases in order to get them analysed during the workshop.
