Työterveysviranomaiset

Työterveysviranomaiset refers to the authorities responsible for overseeing and enforcing occupational health and safety regulations in Finland. These authorities play a crucial role in ensuring that workplaces are safe and healthy for employees, thereby preventing work-related illnesses and accidents. The primary bodies involved in this oversight are the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Regional State Administrative Agencies (AVI), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Työsuojeluhallinto), which operates under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sets the overall policy direction and legislation related to occupational health. The Regional State Administrative Agencies, specifically their occupational safety and health units, are responsible for supervising the implementation of these laws at a regional level. They conduct inspections, provide guidance to employers and employees, and take enforcement actions when necessary. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides expertise, develops guidelines, and supports the work of the regional agencies.

These authorities work to ensure compliance with various aspects of occupational health, including risk assessment, workplace safety measures, provision of occupational health services, and handling of work-related injuries and diseases. Their activities aim to promote a proactive approach to health and safety in all workplaces across Finland.