Since 2002 the EU has fulfilled its political role in the area of Occupational Safety and Health by means of multi-annual Strategies formally endorsed by the Commission after consultations, and voluntarily implemented by Member States and stakeholders.
Alates 2002. aastast on komisjon pärast asjaosalistega nõu pidamist ametlikult heaks kiitnud mitmeaastased strateegiad, mida liikmesriigid ja valdkonna sidusrühmad on vabatahtlikult rakendanud.