Publications
Key publications
Workshop report - Shaping the message: “Towards a WHO European Region free of asbestos – related diseases”
In June 2014, the WHO Regional Office for Europe conducted a workshop to assess progress achieved in selected countries of the WHO European Region in implementing the commitment of the Parma Declaration on Environment and Health (2010).
The Human and Financial Burden of Asbestos in the WHO European Region
Report on a Meeting held in Bonn, 5 – 6 November 2012
National programmes for elimination of asbestos-related diseases: review and assessment
The WHO European Centre for Environment and Health (Bonn) convened a meeting of representatives of the selected Member States and international experts for cooperative implementation of the Parma commitment regarding asbestos control in June 2011.
Situation analysis and recommendations for stewardship on workplace health promotion in Poland
According to the evidence from research, WHP programmes are more effective and sustainable when they are addressed as an integral part of the OHS system as well as the overall health system. Therefore, the leadership role of the Ministry of Health recognizing occupational health as an area of public health services is critical for improvement of WHP in Poland.
Country profile of occupational health system in Germany
This document provides an overall picture of the current status of governance of workers’ health in Germany, focusing on the national policy framework, priorities for action, objectives and targets, mechanisms for implementation, and human and financial resources for protecting and promoting workers’ health.
National profile of occupational health system in Finland
A national profile of the occupational health system is an important instrument for policy-making and programme development, as recommended by the WHO Global Plan of Action on Workers’ Health and the ILO Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention. This document provides an overall picture of the current status of governance of workers’ health in Finland.
