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

1st – 2nd of October 2025
Scandic Park, Helsinki, Finland
Online

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Save the Date!

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.

Course Summary

1st – 2nd of October 2025
Online course, Onsite course
Scandic Park, Helsinki, Finland
Online
Deadline 28th of September 2025
300
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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

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. Sessions during Day 1 will also be available online to ensure broader accessibility.

More details, including the program will be available soon.

Stay tuned and mark your calendar!

Course Summary

1st – 2nd of October 2025
Online course, Onsite course
Scandic Park, Helsinki, Finland
Online
Deadline 28th of September 2025
300
Register now

Price Information

The price for onsite participation is 300 EUR. Participating online in Day 1 is free of charge.

Day Package Onsite

This package includes:

  • course facilities and technical equipment
  • course material
  • coffees, lunches
  • dinner on Wednesday evening (1.10.2025)
300

Accommodation

NIVA has made a block reservation for the accommodation 1st – 2nd of October 2025 at Scandic Park, Helsinki.

To reserve a room from the block, please book directly with the hotel using this booking link.

The room price for a single standard room is approximately 130 EUR/ night including breakfast.


The block reservation will be available until the 20th September 2025.

130

Course Leaders

Bengt Järvholm

  • Senior Professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University
Jukka Takala

Jukka Takala

  • Dr, Adjunct Prof, DSc MSc BSc FFOM (Hon), Executive Director emeritus, President, International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH)

Wiking Husberg

  • Ministerial Adviser (OSH) at Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland

Contact person

Julia Hemgård

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