Working groups

The European Forum on Occupational Prevention (EFOP) has established five working groups of experts from member organisations to work on current issues relevant to its mission and activities in accident insurance.

The five working groups are:

Communication

• leads the Editorial Committee of the European Forum News.
• oversees communication activities of EFOP, including publications, digital channels and informational materials.
• maintains and regularly updates the EFOP website.
• supports communication and knowledge exchange among accident insurance institutions.
• administrates the contact database of European Forum members.

Digitalisation

• focuses on the digitalisation of administrative processes (e-government).
• develops adequate solutions for the members of the EFOP.
• covers activities on projects and initiatives regarding digital accessibility.
• serves as a platform for exchanging practices in e-government.

Legislation

• deals with current legal and political issues at national and European level discussing cross-border aspects of Social Accident Insurance Institutions, e.g. concerning the coordination of social security.
• provides the (Enlarged) Bureau and the General Assembly with legal expertise and reports.
• initiates EFOP declarations on matters of joint interest.
• initiates and prepares hearings with European experts.
• covers cross border aspects in case of accidents at work.

Occupational diseases

• studies occupational diseases systems.
• is responsible for providing reports or studies regarding work-related diseases and their medical treatment.
• deals as platform for exchange of best practices and information about new developments.
• coordinates research activities regarding occupational diseases.

Prevention

• strengthens coordination and knowledge exchange among prevention experts from different member organisations to enhance cooperation in accident prevention.
• identifies shared risk factors and monitors emerging trends in workplace safety.
• promotes convergence through standardised prevention practices and joint positions on key prevention topics.
• collaborates with external experts to integrate additional insights and ensure an up-to-date perspective to prevention topics.