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Working life
The MSAH is responsible for preparing legislation on occupational safety and health care, and policy development on occupational safety and health and wellbeing at work.
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Legislation »
Finland has extensive legislation on promoting the safety and health of employees.
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Occupational safety and health in the workplace (OSH) »
Safety at work results from the combined efforts of employers and employees.
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Supervising OSH »
The Finnish Supervisory Agency oversees compliance with workplace OSH within their OSH Fields of Responsibility.
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Occupational health care and maintaining work ability »
Employers have a statutory obligation to arrange occupational health care.
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Wellbeing at work »
Promoting wellbeing at work involves employers and employees.
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Family life and work »
Balancing work and family life improves wellbeing both at home and in the workplace.
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Older workers »
The working career of older workers can be prolonged by maintaining work ability, having flexible working hours and by altering working tasks.