With 27 per cent of EU workers of the belief that they would not be able to do the same job until the age of 60, Dr Christa Sedlatschek, Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), said her agency needs to improve the working lives of all generations of workers, promoting sustainable work and healthy ageing. And risk prevention will be the core of this.

During the 2016-2017 campaign, EU-OSHA will urge organisations to lead by example and be at the forefront of implementing practical solutions for age management in the workplace. “Their input is essential for bringing the campaign to the broadest audience possible,” added Dr Sedlatschek, who is pictured here with members of the ‘Healthy Workplaces’ campaign team.

Timetable and Milestones

* 14 April 2016: Campaign launch and call for nominations for the Good Practice Award;

* 9 May 2016: Europe Day;

* 24-28 October 2016: European Week for Safety and Health at Work/Healthy Workplaces Week;

* 5 November 2016: Announcement of winners of the Healthy Workplaces Film Award;

* March 2017: Good Practice Exchange event with official campaign partners

* April 2017 Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards Ceremony;

* 9 May 2017: Europe Day;

* 24-28 October 2017: European Week for Safety and Health at Work/Healthy Workplaces Week;

* 4 November 2017: Winners of the Healthy Workplaces Film Award announced;

* November 2017: Healthy Workplaces Summit

The 2016-2017 campaign also aims to provide both employers and workers with information and practical tools for managing OSH in the context of an ageing workforce, and finally to facilitate the exchange of information and sharing of best practice in this area.

For further information and updates visit www.healthy-workplaces.eu/