Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) plays a crucial role in ensuring worker protection, reducing occupational risks and promoting sustainable working environments. Within the European Union, the legal framework governing occupational safety is based on Council Directive 89/391/EEC, which establishes common principles regarding risk prevention, employer responsibility, worker participation and continuous improvement of workplace conditions. Although these principles have been transposed into the national legislation of all Member States, differences remain in the structure, implementation and practical application of occupational safety regulations. The aim of this study was to analyse and compare the legislative frameworks regulating occupational safety and health in Romania and the Slovak Republic, identifying both common elements derived from European legislation and national particularities influencing implementation. The research focused on Romanian Law No. 319/2006 on Occupational Safety and Health and Slovak Act No. 124/2006 Coll., examining the legal provisions related to prevention principles, employer obligations, risk assessment, worker training, institutional responsibilities and compliance mechanisms. A comparative legal analysis was conducted using official legislative documents, European regulations and institutional guidelines relevant to both countries. The results revealed a high degree of convergence regarding the fundamental principles of occupational safety, including prevention, risk assessment, employee consultation and employer accountability. However, important differences were identified in legislative organization and practical implementation. The Romanian system is characterized by a detailed and procedural approach, with extensive documentation requirements, whereas the Slovak framework is more concise and integrated, facilitating the incorporation of preventive measures into organizational management. The study concludes that both countries successfully implement the core objectives of European occupational safety legislation, although through different administrative and regulatory approaches. Combining the clarity and coherence of the Slovak model with the technical detail of the Romanian framework could contribute to improving compliance, strengthening prevention strategies and enhancing occupational safety performance in contemporary workplaces.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Slovakia (Act No. 124/2006 Z. z.), Romania (Law No. 319/2006), Risk Prevention, OSH Committees, Safety Training, European Directive 89/391/EECAbstract

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