In several sectors working with contractors, communication is not always without problems. Foreign employees often do not understand instructions because they do not know the language.
On behalf of the European Commission, and in conjunction with two German partners, KOOP and TNS Infratest, Prevent is developing a methodology for the evaluation of European OSH directives, applicable to all member states.
In preparation for the development of a health and safety strategy in Luxembourg, Prevent evaluated the policy and activities of the Labour Inspectorate and the existing forms of collaboration with and between the prevention partners.
THESEIS is a European research project that developed, tested and disseminated an innovative training model in the field of employee health and safety in the green industry. The project’s focus is on the waste processing sector.
Prevent is collaborating as a partner in the Support@Work project, which gives victims of traffic accidents support with retaining or looking for work.
On behalf of the Federal Public Service for Employment, Work and Social Dialogue, Prevent is evaluating the national strategy on well-being at work 2008-2012.
The Serious Safety Game aims to reinforce the knowledge and skills of young people in the logistical sector with regard to safe and healthy working, using new learning methods.
Toolboxlab is developing a free four-day training programme (incl. online platform), which in the first phase will be tested out in the Belgian construction sector. On the basis of this, the training will then be rolled out in Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey.