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The research results are a strong message to work life in Finland and elsewhere that workplaces should invest in well-being at work in a proactive manner.
Jari Hakanen
The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the levels of work engagement across various demographic and work- and organization-related factors, such as profession, gender, age, type of work contract and their relative importance for work engagement.
Jari Hakanen, Research Professor, Finnish Institute of Occuaptional Health (FIOH)
Nowadays, employees are expected to be proactive. It is important that organizations are similarly proactive, and do not only focus on adverse working conditions and problems in employee well-being and health. By focusing on increasing job resources and supporting employee proactivity, work engagement and thus also better performance at work can be boosted.
Jari Hakanen, Research Professor, Finnish Institute of Occuaptional Health (FIOH)
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Study: No specific gene profile found for asthma associated with damp buildings

Buildings damaged by damp and mould have been associated with an increased risk of respiratory symptoms and asthma. The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH), the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) conducted a study to investigate whether a specific gene profile can be identified for asthma associated with damp and mouldy buildings. The study did not find a specific gene profile in patients with damp-related asthma that differed from that in healthy individuals. In contrast, the gene profile of the idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI) participants in

Workplace exposure to chemicals causing irritant-induced asthma – industry and agriculture as the key risk trades

Inhalation of corrosive or highly oxidising chemicals can lead to the development of asthma - either as a result of repeated exposure or accidental exposure. A recent study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health suggests that Finnish workplaces and occupational health services do not always identify substances that are severely irritating to the respiratory tract well enough and do not understand the effects of high concentrations on health.The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health examined occupational asthma caused by irritation in Finland in 2000–2018. "About half of the

New COVID-19 risk assessment instructions for construction sites

Press release of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of the Environment, 15 April 2021  Instructions have now been created for the construction industry for assessing the risk of COVID-19 infections. According to the instructions, the main contractor of the construction site is responsible for having a general risk assessment made. Everyone working at the construction site must comply with the assessment-based measures. In addition, other employers involved in the construction site assess the risks of their operations.

33 workplaces reach the goal of zero accidents

The Zero Accident Forum granted annual safety level classifications to its member workplaces, celebrating work communities that were able to improve their occupational safety. All in all, 87 workplaces from various industries received a safety level classification. Of these, 33 workplaces reached the goal of zero accidents in 2020. The workplaces will discuss the best practices of their safety work in an open online seminar on Tuesday, 4 May 2021.“Of the 87 workplaces that received a safety level classification this year, 33 were able to reach the goal of zero accidents. This figure is

Chance encounters – serendipity breathes new life into expert work

Study: Over half of experts encounter happy accidents, i.e. experience serendipity, in their work. Common takeaways include new ideas, products, practices and solutions. Workplaces would benefit from investing in factors that facilitate these experiences, including meetings with other people, leisurely breaks and psychological security, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.A study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health found that experiences of serendipity, i.e. happy accidents, are common in expert work. Over half (54%) of the respondents of the ‘Yhteensattumia’ survey felt that they

People still come into contact with exposure agents of occupational diseases, even though asbestos-related diseases and noise-induced hearing loss are declining

Cases of occupational disease continue their decline. Employees still continue to be exposed to exposure agents, such as chemicals. In the recently completed statistics of 2017, the most common confirmed occupational diseases in people of working age are noise-induced hearing loss, allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis, pleural plaques and occupational asthma. Of the working-age population’s occupational diseases, 70 per cent are recognised in men and the range of occupational diseases differs between genders. The data is from the annual Finnish Registry of Occupational

Work engagement may decrease the risk of unemployment and incapacity for work – and increase salary levels

Study: When an employee experiences work engagement, the benefits are apparent in the individual’s life as well as in society in general. Work engagement was discovered to have a positive effect in the labour market. The study conducted by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and Etla suggests  that it is important to pay attention to well-being at work in a proactive manner.Work engagement experienced by employees has a positive effect in the labour market. Work engagement is associated with reduced likelihood of premature disability pension and risk of unemployment. In addition,

10 guidelines for the promotion of equality in recruitment

Recruitment practices promoting diversity may prove to be a practical solution to the lack of applicants while also reducing unintentional discrimination.Press release by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health  Discrimination in the recruitment process can be prevented by reforming recruitment practices. Recruitment practices promoting diversity  were published in the Manifold More project of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.The practices can increase the diversity sought after by workplaces among

Nordic research finds new associations between shift work and health and gives recommendations on how to organize shift work

Press release 44/2020, WOW Symposium on 13th November 2020, Espoo FinlandEmbargoed until 13.11.2020 10 am (9 am CET) New studies from a large NordForsk consortium confirm that night shift work is associated with increased risk for serious health risks like accidental injuries and sickness absence. The researchers give recommendations on how to organize shift work in order to minimise health and safety risks.About 20% of all employees in Europe are shift workers. A large NordForsk-funded project (Working Hours, Health, Well-being and Participation in Working Life, WOW) produced several

Good work-time control decreases risk for musculoskeletal and mental symptoms, sickness absence and occupational accidents

Press release 43/2020, WOW Symposium on 13[th] November 2020, Espoo, FinlandEmbargoed until 13.11.2020 10 am (9 am CET) Good work-time control improves work-life balance and allows employees to self-determine the timing of, e.g., the start and ending times of the workday, and timing of vacations and breaks. New Nordic studies indicate that good work-time control protects against the risk for musculoskeletal and mental symptoms, sickness absence and occupational accidents.Flexible working hours have increased dramatically recently, also due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Flexible working

Invitation 13.11: Press Conference on health effects of irregular working hours and shift work – new research results and recommendations available. (Live stream)

Invitation for media Welcome to the Press Conference on 13 November How do shift work and irregular working hours affect the workers’ health and work participation? How to avoid the risks? New research results and recommendations are published.Time:   Friday 13 November 2020 at  9–10.15 am (CET, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo), 10 - 11 am (Helsinki time)The Press Conference will be streamed online https://ttl.livestriimi.fi/wow/  The characteristics of working hours are changing rapidly and becoming increasingly flexible. In addition, every fifth employee, mostly in lower

Invitation 13.11: Press Conference on health effects of irregular working hours and shift work – new research results and recommendations available. (Live stream)

Invitation for media Welcome to the Press Conference on 13 November How do shift work and irregular working hours affect the workers’ health and work participation? How to avoid the risks? New research results and recommendations are published.Time:   Friday 13 November 2020 at  9–10.15 am (CET, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo), 10 - 11 am (Helsinki time)The Press Conference will be streamed online   https://ttl.livestriimi.fi/wowsymposium/  The characteristics of working hours are changing rapidly and becoming increasingly flexible. In addition, every fifth employee, mostly in

Invitation 13.11: Press Conference on health effects of irregular working hours and shift work – how to avoid the risks? New research results and recommendations available. (Live stream)

Invitation for media Welcome to the Press Conference on 13 November How do shift work and irregular working hours affect the workers’ health and work participation? How to avoid the risks? New research results and recommendations are published.Time:   Friday 13 November 2020 at  9–10.15 am (CET, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo), 10 - 11 am (Helsinki time)The Press Conference will be streamed online https://ttl.livestriimi.fi/wowsymposium/ The characteristics of working hours are changing rapidly and becoming increasingly flexible. In addition, every fifth employee, mostly in

Slight increase in well-being at work during the coronavirus spring in Finland

19 August 2020, Press release 28/2020   Well-being at work increased slightly during the coronavirus spring in Finland. Work engagement improved, and the core symptom of occupational burnout – exhaustion – decreased. These findings are part of the preliminary results of the Miten Suomi voi? (“How is Finland doing?”) survey by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. A total of 1,077 working-age Finns completed the survey.“It seems like remote work and the increased time spent with family members have had a positive effect on work and working mood,” says Jari Hakanen, Research

Cancellation 19 March: Press Conference on health effects of irregular working hours and shift work – how to avoid the risks? is cancelled

Press conference in Espoo Finland on 19 March is cancelled and the Live Streaming is cancelled as well because of the coronavirus epidemic. The Symposium and the Press Conference are postponed until autumn 2020 and new dates will be announced later in the spring.     Welcome to the Press Conference and the WOW Symposium How do shift work and irregular working hours affect the workers’ health and work participation? How to avoid the risks? New research results are availableNordic researchers meet in Espoo Finland on 19.–20.3.2020 CANCELLED Time:   Thursday 19 March 2020

Invitation 19 March: Press Conference on health effects of irregular working hours and shift work – how to avoid the risks? New research results available. (Live stream)

Invitation for media Welcome to the Press Conference and the WOW Symposium How do shift work and irregular working hours affect the workers’ health and work participation? How to avoid the risks? New research results are availableNordic researchers meet in Espoo Finland on 19.–20.3.2020 Time:   Thursday 19 March 2020 at 11–12 am (CET, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo), 12–13 pm (Helsinki time)Place:   Hanaholmen Cultural Center, Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo, FinlandThe Press Conference will be streamed online https://ttl.livestriimi.fi/wow/  The characteristics of working hours

FIOH to be in charge of co-ordinating European occupational safety and health network in Finland

Media release by Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and Ministry of Social Affairs and Health,  14.1.2020 As of 1.1.2020, Finland’s Focal Point co-ordination centre of EU-OSHA, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, is to be managed by FIOH (Finnish Institute of Occupational Health). The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health was previously responsible for the centre.The co-ordination centre supports EU-OSHA’s activities and promotes occupational health, occupational safety and productivity in Europe through, for example, Healthy Work campaigns and various competitions.

Vision Zero – not a numerical goal but a mindset

Vision Zero Summit 12.-14.11.2019, Helsinki, press release 50/2019, 12.11.2019Vision Zero Summit 2019 will be held in Helsinki on 12-14 November. It will welcome experts, researchers and company representatives from over 30 countries to discuss and gather new ideas on Vision Zero thinking in health and safety strategies and practices. Vision Zero is a strategy and a holistic mindset. It is more than just a numerical goal: it means continuous improvement of safety, health, and wellbeing at work. The Summit is organized by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) with the support

Understanding human factors helps improve safety

Vision Zero Summit 2019, HelsinkiPress release 49/2019, 12.11.2019 The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) has been studying, testing and developing a human factors tool for several years in air traffic management, the nuclear energy industry, the maritime sector, aviation maintenance, the railway sector, and most recently, the construction industry. The HF Tool™ helps both personnel and management obtain a better understanding of the human factor-related causes of incidents and to improve work processes. Dr Anna-Maria Teperi, Senior Researcher at FIOH will present the

Invitation 12 Nov: Welcome to the Launch of the Global Coalition on OSH and the Vision Zero Summit in Helsinki (Live stream)

Press invitation 31.10.2019  Together for a safer and healthier future of work                                     Welcome to the Launch of the Global Coalition on Occupational Safety and Health andthe Vision Zero Summit 2019 in Helsinki Finland on 12 November 2019The Global Coalition on Occupational Safety and Health will contribute to the practical implementation of the commitments that have been made in the last decade in global forums such as United Nations SDG, G7- and  G20-countries, EU OSH Strategy etc. to protect the safety and health of the workers of the world. The

FIOH to sell PPE testing and certification services to SGS

Media release, Finish Institute of Occupational Health 1.10.2109 The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has decided to sell its testing and certification services for personal protective equipment (PPE) to SGS, an international inspection, testing, verification and certification company. Among the services to be sold are those which are authorized to conduct conformity assessments in accordance with the EU’s PPE Regulation and PPE Directive 89/686/EEC under FIOH’s Notified Body No. 0403, and the related PPE testing operations in Helsinki.The aim of this sale is to offer the

Finland’s first SIB project shown to strengthen work disability management – goals partly reached

Press release by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Sitra and the Ministry of Social Affairs and HealthPress release 40/2019, 20.9.2019 The assessment of the Occupational well-being SIB project, Finland’s first project based on a Social Impact Bond, is complete. Over 1,500 public-sector employees were within the project’s scope. The occupational well-being services that they received were paid for with funds collected from investors. The services helped to improve work disability management in organisations and to slightly reduce sickness absences. Epiqus Oy served as the

Employees in education and health care are most engaged at work

Teachers, health and social care employees as well as farmers are often engaged at work despite the fact that their work is often demanding. Also managers and specialists are more engaged at work than the employees on average.  FIOH and KU Leuven University carried out an epidemiologic study on work engagement. The study used the data from the sixth European Working Conditions Surveys (EWCS).Press release 37/2019, 15.8.2019 Work engagement is defined as ”a positive, fulfilling state of mind that is characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption”. Work engagement is beneficial for

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