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EVALUATION OF THE EUROPEAN STRATEGY ON SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK 2007-2012181particular circumstances and difficulties faced by SMEs and micro-enterprises havenot been systematically addressed. Considering also that individuals employed bySMEs and micro-enterprises form a significant proportion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> workforces inMember States, <strong>the</strong>re is a need <strong>the</strong>refore to continue and step up efforts in this area.This ties in with <strong>the</strong> EU policy focus <strong>of</strong> addressing administrative burdens and <strong>the</strong>need to revise and develop <strong>the</strong> legal framework with a point <strong>of</strong> departure in <strong>the</strong>needs and circumstances <strong>of</strong> SMEs (<strong>the</strong> “think small first” principle). A newEuropean <strong>strategy</strong> will provide a policy framework for action in this area, whichrequires a coordinated effort by EU and Member State actors.Stakeholdersstrongly confirm <strong>the</strong>relevance <strong>of</strong> a new<strong>strategy</strong>Stakeholders emphasise <strong>the</strong> high relevance and importance <strong>of</strong> devising a new<strong>strategy</strong>. It is a widely held view that not having such a <strong>strategy</strong> would send anadverse policy signal, suggesting that OSH is a low priority. Stakeholdersemphasise in particular that this would be a missed opportunity in terms <strong>of</strong> gaining<strong>the</strong> possible benefits from good health and safety, which are needed to help realiseEU2020 objectives.7.1.2 EffectivenessQ3: What are <strong>the</strong> outputs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong> at Member State level in relation to <strong>the</strong>objectives put forward by <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong>?Q4: What are <strong>the</strong> outputs/achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong> at EU level in relation to <strong>the</strong>objectives put forward by <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong>?Q5: To what extent have <strong>the</strong> objectives been addressed during <strong>the</strong> period 2007‐2012?Many actions takenbut <strong>the</strong>re is room forimprovementDespite challenging socio-economic conditions throughout <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong> period, <strong>the</strong>overall assessment shows that action has been taken under all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> six prioritiesmentioned in <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong> and that important outputs and outcomes have beenachieved, especially in relation to national strategies and <strong>the</strong> promotion <strong>of</strong> apreventive culture. However, <strong>the</strong>re are also gaps in implementation. Primaryconcerns relate to <strong>the</strong> outreach <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> activities to <strong>the</strong> level <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> individualcompanies, especially SMEs. Although important preparatory work has beencarried out in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> anticipation <strong>of</strong> risks and <strong>of</strong> EU-wide monitoring <strong>of</strong>OSH, little actual progress has been made in terms <strong>of</strong> enhancing <strong>the</strong> regulatoryframework, while also ensuring that it does not pose an unnecessary administrativeburden.Below, key achievements and shortcomings are summarised for each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sixobjectives in <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong>.Objective 1:LegislationAlmost all planned actions have been implemented and <strong>the</strong> Commission, <strong>the</strong>ACSH and SLIC have been active with drafting supporting guidance; exchanges <strong>of</strong>best practices; and preparing <strong>the</strong> development or revision <strong>of</strong> legislation. However,<strong>the</strong> guidance produced has not been sufficiently disseminated and is notsufficiently targeted at SMEs. In addition, in terms <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> updating andsimplification <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> regulatory framework, little substantive progress has beenmade and two outstanding gaps remain in relation to <strong>the</strong> issues <strong>of</strong> subcontractingand preventive services.http://projects.cowiportal.com/ps/A019055/Documents/3 Project documents/Interim and final report/Final report October 2012/OSH <strong>evaluation</strong>-report_Final_submitted 14 March2013.docx
182 EVALUATION OF THE EUREVALUATION OF THE EUROPEAN STRATEGY ON SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK 2007-2012182Objective 2:National strategiesObjective 3:PreventionAlmost all Member States now have a national <strong>strategy</strong> or a similar instrument andthis area has reached a stage <strong>of</strong> maturity. Member States are generally activelyworking in <strong>the</strong> area and implementing <strong>the</strong>ir strategies. However, implementation isprogressing at a slow pace in some countries and this indicates that future activitiesat <strong>the</strong> EU level in this area should not focus on establishment <strong>of</strong> strategies, butra<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>ir implementation. The priorities emphasised in <strong>the</strong> European <strong>strategy</strong> aregenerally reflected in <strong>the</strong> national strategies, with <strong>the</strong> exception <strong>of</strong> those related to<strong>the</strong> health surveillance <strong>of</strong> workers. It has been found that national strategies havebeen developed with inspiration from <strong>the</strong> European <strong>strategy</strong> and its priorities, butadapted to <strong>the</strong> national context and key priority areas. This is in line with <strong>the</strong>intentions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> European <strong>strategy</strong>, which specifically states that <strong>the</strong> nationalstrategies should be defined on <strong>the</strong> basis <strong>of</strong> a detailed <strong>evaluation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> nationalsituation.Several campaigns at European level have been successfully implemented throughEU-OSHA. A risk-assessment tool for SMEs (OiRA) has been developed andinformation on this has been disseminated. It is now being used in severalcountries. However, knowledge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> actual take-up <strong>of</strong> EU-OSHA informationand tools for risk assessment and management at national and company level isinsufficient and this gives rise to concerns that <strong>the</strong>se are not being used to <strong>the</strong>ir fullpotential. The ACSH and <strong>the</strong> Commission have not taken action in relation tomainstreaming <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> OSH into training programmes as foreseen by <strong>the</strong> <strong>strategy</strong>.Member States are working to integrate OSH into <strong>the</strong>ir education and trainingprogrammes, but this has not been a primary concern for <strong>the</strong>m and <strong>the</strong>re has beenlimited use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> financing opportunities <strong>of</strong>fered through <strong>the</strong> EU's Social Fund.Objective 4: Newand increasing risksObjective 5:MonitoringObjective 6:InternationalcooperationReports on new and emerging risks were produced and disseminated. The OiRAtool and risk assessment tools at national level have been developed andimplemented. However, as also indicated under objective 1, <strong>the</strong> knowledgeproduced has not led to any new or revised regulatory actions on how to address<strong>the</strong>se risks.The collection and collation <strong>of</strong> European-wide statistical data on occupationalaccidents was enabled through <strong>the</strong> establishment <strong>of</strong> common statistical methods byway <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Regulation on statistics on accidents at work (1338/2008) and itsimplementing Regulation (349/2011). However, <strong>the</strong>re has been little progress withrespect to arriving at common statistical methods for occupational diseasesalthough a report on <strong>the</strong> current situation in <strong>the</strong> EU Member States and EFTA/EEAcountries was produced and provides a good basis for additional activities in thismethodologically challenging area. The <strong>strategy</strong> did not mention <strong>the</strong> work <strong>of</strong> EU-OSHA in relation to <strong>the</strong> ESENER survey or that <strong>of</strong> Eur<strong>of</strong>ound in relation to <strong>the</strong>EWCS survey.The Commission has been quite active in <strong>the</strong> area <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> international promotion <strong>of</strong>OSH. Cooperation with ILO has been stepped up through various projects relatedto ILO’s Decent Work Agenda. Bilateral cooperation with candidate countries,neighbouring countries and major economic partners has also yielded positiveresults. However, no substantive progress has been made on <strong>the</strong> key issue <strong>of</strong>http://projects.cowiportal.com/ps/A019055/Documents/3 Project documents/Interim and final report/Final report October 2012/OSH <strong>evaluation</strong>report_Final_submitted14 March 2013.docx
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