Consideraţii privind calitatea mediului, sănătatea şi securitatea în muncă la nivelul Uniunii Europene

Florica BRAŞOVEANU

Universitatea Ovidius din Constanţa

ABSTRACT

European environment policy and occupational health and safety policy are two key policy areas within the European Union, which are closely interlinked and have a significant impact on the quality of life of European citizens.

In recent decades, concerns about environmental protection and workers’ health have increased considerably, amid climate change, pollution and new emerging risks at work.

The interconnection between European environmental and occupational health and safety policy is significant for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for workers, but also for protecting the environment. Environmental regulations and initiatives can have a direct impact on workers’ health through exposure to toxic chemicals, air pollution or climate change. Poor working conditions and workplace hazards can also negatively...