Maintaining occupational safety and health levels during the financial crisis - A conceptual model

摘要

The current financial crisis has imposed significant pressure upon the labour market and working conditions while, at the same time, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is challenged. Crucial organizational functions such as training, new work equipment purchasing and innovation are mainly affected. Literature suggests a positive correlation between a country's GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and accidents' rate with a respective phase shift (time lag) representing the required time needed for adaptation.