title: Stakeholders' perception of the possible implications of "green jobs" for health and safety at work in Italy.
abstract: Despite all the emphasis laid today on the green economy, occupational health and safety (OHS) issues have still been talked only limitedly, as already noted in previous studies and literature reviews. The Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene of the Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL) has conducted a survey among some Italian stakeholders, social partners, institutions and "green" businesses to gather their perceptions of the potential effects of green jobs on OHS, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The survey involved a sample of 61 stakeholders in the following categories: institutions (11), trade unions (11), employers' organizations (13), businesses (11), research (15). Participation in this survey of national stakeholders who have a central role in the development and management of policies on renewable energy and OHS, allowed to analyze in depth the fundamental aspects for a fair transition towards green economy. Also, the good agreement among respondents brought to light quite clearly the main critical points as regards the OHS implications of green work in Italy, and pointed to the principal policies to be adopted to safeguard workers' health and safety.
authors: Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Italy.
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: Valenti
authors: Giuliana
authors: G
authors: Buresti
authors: Bruna Maria
authors: BM
authors: Rondinone
authors: Benedetta
authors: B
authors: Persechino
authors: Fabio
authors: F
authors: Boccuni
authors: Grazia
authors: G
authors: Fortuna
authors: Sergio
authors: S
authors: Iavicoli
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007750:Labor Unions; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D010465:Perception; D059205:Renewable Energy; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires