REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to present the existing system of regulation and supervision of occupational health and safety in the Republic of Croatia and to present opinions on possible improvements to that system. Occupational health and safety is an integral part of Croatian legislation and health protection of working people, which is reflected in numerous laws and ordinances. Regulating issues related to occupational safety means prescribing the rights, obligations and responsibilities of all entities participating in the implementation of measures aimed at preventing occupational risks and their harmful consequences. Understanding the theoretical settings is necessary for the implementation of a systematic analysis of the occupational health and safety management process model. Therefore, the paper presents the theoretical settings of occupational health and safety and the basic elements and key components of the regulation and supervision of occupational health and safety. At the same time, an opinion is presented on the challenges brought by the future of work and the need to adapt and improve the arrangement and supervision of occupational health and safety. Based on the analysis carried out, the conclusion states the possibilities for improving the field of regulation and supervision of occupational health and safety in the Republic of Croatia.