Physical work environment
Physical work environment
Physical work environment
The Working Environment Act's provision on the working environment shall prevent employees from being exposed to various negative conditions. Physical work environment factors such as building and equipment conditions, indoor climate, lighting conditions, noise, radiation and the like. shall be fully justifiable from the point of view of employees' health, environment, safety and welfare.
Guidelines
- Guideline for a fully safe physical work environment
- Guideline for radiation protection and use of radiation sources
Professional assistance
The occupational health service (BHT) and the Section for HSE and emergency preparedness can assist the unit's HSE work within the physical work environment.
In OHS, the staff has a free and independent position. The staff in BHT have a duty of confidentiality. Here are employees at OHS with special expertise in the physical work environment.
In the Section for HSE and emergency preparedness, you will find the employer's internal specialists. Here are employees at the Section for HSE and emergency preparedness with special expertise in the physical work environment.