Guideline 41. Addressing small and medium-sized enterprises | International Social Security Association (ISSA)

Introduction
Objectives of the ISSA Guidelines on Prevention of Occupational Risks
Framework for the Prevention of Occupational Risks
Framework for Dealing with Cases of Occupational Diseases
Structure of the ISSA Guidelines on Prevention of Occupational Risks
A. Basic Conditions for Prevention Programmes
A.1. Framework for Prevention
Guideline 1. National legal framework
Guideline 2. Internal structuring of prevention programme
Guideline 3. Involvement of social partners and competent state authorities
A.2. Institutional Settings for Prevention
Guideline 4. Defining a prevention strategy
Guideline 5. Provision and management of financial resources
Guideline 6. Human resources
Guideline 7. Infrastructure and consumables
Guideline 8. Reporting, data collection and analysis of occupational accidents and diseases
Guideline 9. Identifying target groups for prevention services
B. Prevention Activities and Services
B.1. Incentive Systems
Guideline 10. Risk-related contributions
Guideline 11. Financial incentives
Guideline 12. Non-financial incentives
B.2. Information and Communication
Guideline 13. Principles of information and communication on prevention
Guideline 14. Communication with enterprises
Guideline 15. The role of prevention experts
Guideline 16. Communication with preschools, schools, vocational training institutes and universities
Guideline 17. Campaigns as a communication tool
Guideline 18. Internal communication
B.3. Prevention and Early Detection of Occupational Diseases and Early Intervention
Guideline 19. Occupational health services
Guideline 20. Prevention of occupational diseases
Guideline 21. Preventive medical examinations
Guideline 22. Early detection and intervention
Guideline 23. Database of exposed workers
Guideline 24. Use of mobile examination units
B.4. A Systematic Approach to the Identification and Recognition Process of Occupational Disease Cases
Guideline 25. Recognition of occupational diseases
Guideline 26. Medical and vocational rehabilitation in occupational disease cases
B.5. Consulting Services
Guideline 27. Setting the framework for consulting services
Guideline 28. Assessment of occupational accidents and diseases
Guideline 29. Risk assessment
Guideline 30. Measuring services
B.6. Research and Development
Guideline 31. Risk observation for early detection
Guideline 32. Research and development in prevention
Guideline 33. Scientific cooperation and networking in research and development
Guideline 34. Transfer of research and development results
B.7. Development of Skills and Training
Guideline 35. Training provision
Guideline 36. Qualification of trainers
Guideline 37. Use of an in-house training centre
B.8. Collaboration and Prevention Networks
Guideline 38. Networking for prevention
B.9. Promoting a Prevention Culture
Guideline 39. Establishing a prevention culture
Guideline 40. Vision Zero
B.10. Addressing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Guideline 41. Addressing small and medium-sized enterprises
B.11. Addressing Specific Risks
Guideline 42. Traffic and commuting accidents
B.12. Digitalization and the workplaces of tomorrow
Guideline 43. Digitalization of work processes
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The institution places special emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises and delivers prevention services tailored to their needs and possibilities.

ISSA Guidelines:

Prevention of Occupational Risks

ISSA Guidelines:

Prevention of Occupational Risks

Prevention of Occupational Risks -
Guideline 41. Addressing small and medium-sized enterprises

Prevention of Occupational Risks - Guideline 41. Addressing small and medium-sized enterprises

Prevention of Occupational Risks

Prevention of Occupational Risks -
Guideline 41. Addressing small and medium-sized enterprises