Work-Related Deaths in the Nordics – Need for a new focus in OSH?

Seminar on Work-Related Deaths in the Nordics and beyond

We invite you to a seminar focusing on work-related deaths in the Nordic countries and the need for a new approach to occupational safety and health (OSH).

This event will bring together Nordic and international experts, including representatives from the EU and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), to discuss key findings, policy responses, and future strategies for improving workplace safety.

Key Topics

• Latest research on work-related deaths in the Nordic region
• Policy responses from the EU, ILO, and national authorities
• Measuring and improving data on work-related fatalities and diseases
• New findings on gender and work-related fatalities and diseases
• Strengthening prevention strategies and regulatory approaches

Reports

• Report: Work today and in the future: Work-related fatalities, diseases and costs in the Nordic countries
• Report: Arbetsrelaterad dödlighet i Sverige – delrapport 1 och 2 (in Swedish)

Target Group

This seminar is intended for OSH professionals, policymakers, researchers, labour inspectors, employer and worker representatives, and other stakeholders committed to improving workplace safety and preventing occupational fatalities.

Participation

The event will take place in Helsinki, Finland, with limited in-person participation. The program of Day 1 will also be streamed online via Zoom to ensure broader accessibility.

As a prticipant you can choose to either particpate online (only Day 1) free of charge, or onsite (Day 1 and Day 2) for a conference fee of EUR 300.