Artikel IV Verdrag inzake het promotioneel kader voor de veiligheid en gezondheid op het werk

IV National profile 13 Members should prepare and regularly update a national profile which summarizes the existing situation on occupational safety and health and the progress made towards achieving a safe and healthy working environment. The profile should be used as a basis for formulating and reviewing the national programme. 14 1. The national profile on occupational safety and health should include information on the following elements, as applicable: a) laws and regulations, collective agreements where appropriate, and any other relevant instruments on occupational safety and health; b) the authority or body, or the authorities or bodies, responsible for occupational safety and health, designated in accordance with national law and practice; c) the mechanisms for ensuring compliance with national laws and regulations, including the systems of inspection; d) the arrangements to promote, at the level of the undertaking, cooperation between management, workers and their representatives as an essential element of workplace-related prevention measures; e) the national tripartite advisory body, or bodies, addressing occupational safety and health issues; f) the information and advisory services on occupational safety and health; g) the provision of occupational safety and health training; h) the occupational health services in accordance with national law and practice; i) research on occupational safety and health; j) the mechanism for the collection and analysis of data on occupational injuries and diseases and their causes, taking into account relevant ILO instruments; k) the provisions for collaboration with relevant insurance or social security schemes covering occupational injuries and diseases; and l) the support mechanisms for a progressive improvement of occupational safety and health conditions in micro-enterprises, in small and medium-sized enterprises and in the informal economy. 2. In addition, the national profile on occupational safety and health should include information on the following elements, where appropriate: a) coordination and collaboration mechanisms at national and enterprise levels, including national programme review mechanisms; b) technical standards, codes of practice and guidelines on occupational safety and health; c) educational and awareness-raising arrangements, including promotional initiatives; d) specialized technical, medical and scientific institutions with linkages to various aspects of occupational safety and health, including research institutes and laboratories concerned with occupational safety and health; e) personnel engaged in the area of occupational safety and health, such as inspectors, safety and health officers, and occupational physicians and hygienists; f) occupational injury and disease statistics; g) occupational safety and health policies and programmes of organizations of employers and workers; h) regular or ongoing activities related to occupational safety and health, including international collaboration; i) financial and budgetary resources with regard to occupational safety and health; and j) data addressing demography, literacy, economy and employment, as available, as well as any other relevant information.