Marking the European Week for Safety and Health at Work

Marking the European Week for Safety and Health at Work

Today in Skopje, the European Week for Safety and Health at Work is being marked, at an event organized by the Council for Safety and Health at Work, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), within the project "Towards a Safe and Healthy Working Environment in North Macedonia," funded by the European Union.

Addresses at the event were given by the Minister of Economy and Labour Besar Durmishi, the Director of the International Labour Organization for Central and Eastern Europe Claire Harasty, and Ivan Peshevski, President of SGIP and Vice President of SSM for the private sector.

The discussions focused on improving safety and health in the workplace, caring for employees' mental health, preventing psychosocial risks, and developing a culture of prevention, with the sharing of good practices from domestic companies.

Participants in the event include representatives of state institutions, the Delegation of the European Union, the ILO, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, employers' organizations, trade unions, companies, and the professional public.

During the event, the national awards for good practice in the field of safety and health at work for 2026 will be presented.

Safety and health at work is a fundamental labour right. Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy working environment, protection of their health, and dignified working conditions.

Prevention, consistent compliance with the laws, and the responsibility of all stakeholders are key to protecting the lives and health of workers.