European Week Conference

Bucharest, 22nd November2005

Hans-Horst Konkolewsky

Director

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

European Week 2005: Stop that Noise!

The Agency

Our mission

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work aims to make Europe’s workplaces safer, healthier and more productive.

In particular, the Agency is committed to promoting an effective OSH preventive culture.

Our network

EU Focal PointsCC Focal PointsEEA EFTA Focal Points

An information campaign to address a specific issue related to occupational safety and health

Objectives:

o Increase awareness of risks in the workplace

o Promote good practice solutions

What is European Week ?

So far...

2000: 'TURN YOUR BACK ON MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS‘

2001: ‘SUCCESS IS NO ACCIDENT‘ 2002: 'WORKING ON STRESS‘ 2003: ‘DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES – HANDLE WITH CARE' 2004: 'BUILDING IN SAFETY‘ 2005: 'STOP THAT NOISE!'

What is European Week 2005?

EW 2005 is dedicated to work-related noise

EW 2005 slogan:

EW 2005 tag line:

‘Noise at work – it can cost you more than your hearing’

Dedicated web feature http://ew2005.osha.eu.int

EW 2005 poster and leaflet

Fact sheets on noise

Good practice awards leaflet

Case study report Magazine Press pack

Campaign material produced by the Agency

What is the message?

The risks of noise go beyond hearing loss (synergy with other workplace factors).

Noise goes beyond traditionally ‘loud’ industries – it can affect millions of workers in the service sector (entertainment, education, call centres etc).

Noise is a complex issue and can be a problem in any workplace but it can be tackled successfully.

2003 EU directive which sets new noise exposure limit is to be implemented in Member States by Feb 2006

What are the priority sectors?

Transport (esp. Road and air) Construction Agriculture, fishing, forestry Food and drink manufacturing Metalworking Education Call centres Entertainment (incl. Service sector)

EW Campaign Charter

Turn your concern into action.

Develop activities such as training, awareness raising initiatives, risk assessment, exhibitions, competitions, suggestion schemes...

Let us know. Sign up at:

http://ew2005.osha.eu.int.

Receive a certificate for your commitment.

Recognition of outstanding contributions to risk prevention

One nomination per country / European jury panel

Good practices published on Agency and national websites

Awards presented at Closing Event

Good Practice Awards

Closing event in December 2005

– Expert workshops

– Colloquium - policy perspectives

– Good Practice Awards ceremony

To be held in Bilbao

Closing Event

Staying in touch

Use the agency website:http://agency.osha.eu.int

Or dedicated European week website:http://ew2005.osha.eu.int

Get in touch with your focal point

National Research Institute for Labour Protection National Research Institute for Labour Protection The Focal Point coordinator is:The Focal Point coordinator is:

Mihaela Mihaela TRIPCOVICITRIPCOVICI at officeoffice@protectiamuncii.ro@protectiamuncii.ro

And finally...

Thank you for your attention!