Υγεία και ασφάλεια των εργαζομένων στην Ελλάδα, το ευρωπαϊκό ρυθμιστικό πλαίσιο και η εθνική εφαρμογή του

This article examines the institutional framework regulating health and safety at work in Greece. The analysis reveals that the regulations concerning occupational health and safety are mainly of European origin, since national legislation is harmonized with the Community Directives. On the other hand, the enforcement mechanisms of the legislation between member-states hardly converge, since the public administration of each country still operates with its own functions and procedures. The organizational structure and history of each enforcement mechanism are of great importance, while its independence from the government is essential for its impartiality. The European Social Charter is also mentioned in the article, though its significance is deemed to be limited up to now.