Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) concerns all citizens weather they work in a factory, in an office, sell goods in a shop or take care of patients in a hospital. EU OSH legislation and its national transposition creates the framework for improvement of healthy and safe working conditions for enterprises and employees which are the preconditions for healthy and productive workforce. The Twinning project aims to support Georgia in the implementation of EU-related commitments related to approximation, awareness and enforcement of EU acquis in OSH, in particular, a) aligning the primary and secondary legislation related to OSH in accordance with the Union acquis; b) strengthening the capacity of Labour Inspection Office and other stakeholders for full enforcement of the newly adopted OSH regulations; c) raising the public awareness on OSH among the general population and especially among employers and employees in both public and private sectors.

The overall objective of the project is to support Georgia in the implementation of EU-related commitments, notably the Association Agreement/DCFTA.
Specific Objective:
To strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs (MoIDPLHSA), of the LEPL-Labour Inspection Office (LIO) and other stakeholders to implement the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, in particular regarding approximation to, awareness on, and enforcement of the EU acquis on OSH.

1. Legal framework on OSH is in compliance with the Union acquis
2. The capacity of Labour Inspection Office and other stakeholders strengthened for full enforcement of the newly adopted OSH regulations
3. Awareness on safe and healthy working environments in the public and private sector increased