WAYS TO IMPROVE LABOR PROTECTION FOR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS WORKERS
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Keywords. Labor protection, transport, logistics, safety measures, health hazards, workload, job security, working environment, labor law, hiring practices, safety training, protective gear, safety awareness.Abstract
Abstract.The transport and logistics sector plays a crucial role in the functioning of the EU economy, yet vehicle operation and driving jobs are associated with significant risks. This essay examines the current state of labor protection for transport and logistics workers, with a particular focus on road transport and logistics in the EU. It highlights the importance of improving labor protection in this sector and explores necessary measures for improvement. The purpose of the work is to study the labor protection of transport workers and provide suggestions for improvement. Specific objectives include characterizing transport and logistics workers, analyzing road transport work and its impact on health, studying current labor protection measures, and proposing improvements. The relevance of the topic is driven by increasing freight volumes, a workforce shortage in transport and logistics, and health issues among drivers. It is crucial to improve working conditions to attract and retain a skilled workforce in this sector. Additionally, the ongoing Green Deal transformation in the EU road transport sector necessitates improved safety and workplace adaptation for new technologies. Methods used in the research include literature review, analysis of scientific articles and reports, and EU and national legislation studies. The key findings indicate that current labor protection measures in road transport are insufficient, particularly regarding safety and health. Recommendations for improvement include prioritizing and adequately resourcing safety and health improvements, adjusting the monitoring system for transport services to ensure compliance, implementing stricter rules for the operation and equipment of vehicles, and establishing a working group to develop guidance for adjusting work organization when introducing new technologies. These findings are significant for policy-makers, transport and logistics companies, educational institutions, and workers.
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