August 28, 2002—A new publication from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work looks at different types of recognition schemes in occupational health and safety and how to make them more widespread.
Part of the Agency’s Forum series, Recognition Schemes in Occupational Health and Safety—Experiences in the Member States of the European Union discusses three types of recognition programs, supported by case studies: one for products, another for contractors, and the third for OSH management in general. General background on recognition schemes and their potential advantages is also given.
With recognition schemes, groups of organizations voluntarily agree to conform to certain OSH good practices, entitling them either to incorporate a “kite mark” or other symbol on their products or services, or to be included in a database of quality suppliers, among other benefits.
For more information or to order the publication, visit the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.
