Possibilities of Labour Protection Improvement in Micro- and Small Enterprises

Integrated and Sustainable Regional Development ; Production and Co-operation in Agriculture: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Economic Science for Rural Development" 2016
Jānis Ieviņš, Jeļena Pundure, Kārlis Ketners

Possible improvements of labour safety and protection in Latvia’s micro and small enterprises are crucial for sustainable development of national economy. The paper analyses the significance of small enterprises for Latvian economy and provides a survey of labour protection issues in Zemgale region. Study of enterprises at locations of their economic activity allows to conclude that most of microenterprises are facing problems with essential non-observance of labour protection requirements. Visually evaluating the workplace environment, it appeared to be incompliant with the labour protection requirements. Recommendations for specific companies were developed, shaping the employer’s motivation in establishment and maintenance of labour protection system, development of reporting and information system.

Keywords
small and microenterprises, labour protection, labour protection efficiency
Hyperlink
http://www.esaf.llu.lv/getfile.php?id=1587#page=72

Ieviņš, J., Malahova, J., Ketners, K. Possibilities of Labour Protection Improvement in Micro- and Small Enterprises. In: Integrated and Sustainable Regional Development ; Production and Co-operation in Agriculture: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Economic Science for Rural Development", Latvia, Jelgava, 21-22 April, 2016. Jelgava: Latvia University of Agriculture, 2016, pp.72-79. ISBN 978-9984-48-224-8. ISSN 1691-3078. e-ISSN 2255-9930.

Publication language
English (en)