The Working Environment of the Future: Digitalization and OSH Challenges in the Nordics

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About the webinar

This webinar presents the key findings from the report, “The Working Environment of the Future – Digitalization and OSH Challenges in the Nordics“ published by The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council.

This webinar provides a analysis of the occupational safety and health (OSH) risks associated with digitalization and emerging non-standard forms of employment, particularly focusing on platform-mediated gig work. You gain insights into how new technologies are impacting workplace environments and what challenges arise concerning employment status and worker safety.

Key takeaways from the webinar:

• Gain insights from case studies across Nordic countries.
• Explore new and existing work environment challenges brought on by digitalization.
• Understand the unique OSH risks associated with platform-mediated gig work.
• Learn about the key risk factors identified to help guide policy decisions and workplace safety improvements.

Speakers

• Sigurd Oppegaard, Researcher, The Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research, Norway
• Laura Seppänen, Research Manager, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
• Stine Rasmussen, Associate Professor, Aalborg University, Denmark

Material

• Report: The Working Environment of the Future – Digitalization and OSH Challenges in the Nordics
• Report presentation: The Working Environment of the Future, Sigurd Oppegaard
• Case Study: Platform based domestic cleaning in Denmark, Stine Rasmussen
• Case Study: Food delivery in Finland, Laura Seppänen

Contact person

Julia Hemgård
Project Manager & Communications Advisor
NIVA
email: julia.hemgard@niva.org