13th EU China Dialogue on Safety and Health at Work in Beijing, China, on 11 Dec 2023. Source: DGUV
Beijing, China – 13 December 2023 — The “Contributing to Policymaking in Occupational Safety and Health in China and the EU” project stakeholders, including the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM), and the National Health Commission (NHC), actively participated in the 13th EU-China Dialogue on Work Safety and Health held in Beijing from December 11-12, 2023.
Organized by DG EMPL and MEM, the dialogue brought together key representatives from both regions to discuss current policies and exchange insights on work safety and health. The agenda covered crucial topics such as work accidents in surface mining, policies and technology related to hazardous chemicals, and evidence-based policymaking. Notably, Session 3 of the dialogue, dedicated to the “Contributing to Policymaking in Occupational Safety and Health in China and the EU” Project, played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse on evidence-based policymaking and knowledge exchange. The project stakeholders DGUV, DG EMPL, MEM and NHC all contributed to this session, which also open to outside participants such as the ILO.
Project Director Dr Gregor Kemper presenting the project results in Ningbo. Source: DGUV
Following the EU-China Dialogue, DGUV organized a workshop on December 13 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China, to disseminate project results and promote evidence-based policy making in occupational safety and health. The workshop, moderated by Wang Yi, Project Manager at DGUV, featured discussions on early symptom monitoring, risk assessment methods for occupational health hazards, and the EU-China Occupational Safety Statistics Project.
Participants from both regions actively engaged in the workshop, presenting project results and sharing experiences. The agenda also included pilot city reporting, pilot company reporting, and expert reports, providing a comprehensive overview of the collaborative efforts made during the project.
The EU-China Dialogue and the Ningbo Workshop showcased the commitment of stakeholders to strengthen cooperation and share knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health. The events fostered meaningful exchanges, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and furthering the goals of the “Contributing to Policymaking in Occupational Safety and Health in China and the EU” project.
About DG EMPL (European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion)
DG EMPL is responsible for EU policy on employment, social affairs, and inclusion. It plays a key role in shaping the European agenda to promote jobs, improve working conditions, and ensure social protection and inclusion. DG EMPL funded this project.
About MEM (Ministry of Emergency Management, China)
MEM is the governmental body in China responsible for coordinating emergency management efforts, ensuring public safety, and implementing policies related to disaster prevention and response.
About NHC (National Health Commission, China)
NHC is the principal health authority in China, responsible for formulating health policies and regulations. It oversees occupational health and safety to protect the well-being of the population.
