Occupational health and safety in the stationery & toys sector

Occupational health and safety (OHS) issues are all aspects related to labour conditions and are very often part of EU buyers’ social requirements for their suppliers. As such, good working conditions will enhance your chances of succes in the EU market. In addition, it will often lead to more motivated personnel, which in turn could impact productivity and product quality in a positive way.

This document outlines the main OHS issues in the stationery & toys sector sector by looking at:

Sector initiatives: how do they include OHS?
OHS in practice: what does an EU buyer pay attention to when visiting his supplier?
Dealing with OHS-issues: some practical tips.