Työterveysvirasto

Työterveysvirasto was a Finnish government agency responsible for supervising occupational health services and promoting occupational well-being. It operated under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. The agency's mandate included ensuring that employers provided adequate occupational health services to their employees as required by law. This involved setting standards, providing guidance, and conducting inspections.

The core functions of Työterveysvirasto included developing regulations and guidelines related to occupational health, providing information and advice to employers and employees, and monitoring the quality and effectiveness of occupational health care providers. It also played a role in promoting research and development in the field of occupational health and safety. The agency aimed to prevent work-related illnesses and accidents and to improve the overall health and working conditions of the Finnish workforce.

Työterveysvirasto collaborated with various stakeholders, including employers' organizations, trade unions, and other public authorities. Its work was crucial in upholding the legal framework for occupational health in Finland and in fostering a proactive approach to workplace health and safety. The agency ceased to exist as an independent entity in 2019, with its functions being transferred to the Regional State Administrative Agencies (Aluehallintovirastot).