Ergonomics and occupational safety in small- and medium-size enterprises with regard to Polish regulations and European Union directives

Abstract

There is a dynamic increase in a number of small- and medium-size enterprises in Poland. In the process of modernisation, which is supposed to raise their effectiveness, occupational safety, health protection and ergonomics should all be taken into consideration. A psychophysical burden on employees should be eliminated or reduced. So should be the menace caused by work environment which leads to accidents and occupational diseases.