Morning all, need a little help with EU policies. I've taken over management of our company Paris and Munich offices and need to set up the offices accordingly. I need to ensure any legislative H&S documentation is displayed in the offices, as we do in the UK, however trying to navigate EU H&S websites (EU OSHA for example) is proving difficult. I've even contacted them directly and received no answer. I also need information on the EU directives on DSE assessments, first aid requirements etc.

Does anyone have any experience of this?

Thanks in advance for any help received.

Wess

As mentioned by Mr Gotch the underlying requirements are based on the same directives as the UK currently applies. How these requirements are met will be different depending on the local laws. They basic requirements are that that health and safety is the responsibility of the employer and that the employer is expected to apply a process of risk assessment to manage the risks from workplace hazards. The difference will be on how the relevant regulations are made and enforced. The unions and worker representatives will have different responsibilities and the agency responsible for enforcement will be different. For example, workplace inspections are carried out by social insurances bodies rather then the government as such.