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Occupational health and safety

Measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases (occupational safety) and health complaints in the workplace (health protection) protect a company’s most valuable asset: its people. The economy is reliant on a healthy and efficient workforce. Occupational health and safety is a prerequisite when it comes to maintaining the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the economy.

Profitability

Healthy employees lead to greater profitability for the company. Expertise is retained and fewer temporary workers are needed.

Avoidance of suffering

Both physical pain and mental anguish can be avoided through the implementation of occupational health and safety measures.

Federal law

Occupational health and safety is regulated by federal law. Employers and employees have rights and obligations, which are monitored.

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ASA system

Experience has shown that system-orientated prevention is most effective. FCOS developed the ASA system for companies for this purpose.

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Information for companies/employers

As an employer, what contribution am I able and required to make to occupational health and safety? What rights and obligations do I have?

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Information for employees

As an employee, what contribution am I able and required to make to occupational health and safety? What rights and obligations do I have?

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Education and further training

FCOS supports a range of educational and further training measures.

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Campaigns

Information on occupational health and safety campaigns

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Events

FCOS organises various events in the field of occupational safety.

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