Occupational safety and health protection

Occupational safety and health - summary The purpose of my study is to analyse legislation of occupational safety and health in Czech republic, which represents a set of measures aimed at reducing, or totally eliminating, the risks endangering lives and health of staff. The reason for my research is importance of that area, good working conditions are crucial for keeping high productivity and pleasant atmosphere at work. The text is composed of five chapters: Chapter One defines basic terminology used in the thesis, the chapter is subdivided into three parts. Part One defines "occupational safety and health" as complex and explains its mora; and economic importace. Part Two deals with definition of "health", Part Three defines "dependent work", which is very important to determine field of that legislation Chapter Two concentrates on historical development of occupational safety and health in Czech legislation. Chapter Three concentrates on international organizations in that area because of its major influence for national legislation, including the most important documents. Chapter is subdivided into four parts focused on International Labour Organisation, Council of Europe, World Health Organisation and European Union (in the European Union, member states have enforcing authorities to ensure that the..