The Viewpoint of Social Workers Regarding the future Legislative Framework for the Prevention of Occupational Hazards

Abstract

The new Prevention of Occupational Hazards Act (P0.H.A.) has aroused great expectation among social workers and health experts who are working in this field. This article contains a critica1 commentary of the above-mentioned Act. The conclusion is reached that the P.O.H.A. promotes safety and occupational health in work places; its aim is to improve working conditions; although it guarantees the participation of the social worker, it does not allow for co-management in these matters; and that the deficiencies that are found must be overcome by means of the rulings, collective agreements and specific agreements with social workers.