Objective This project is designed to improve training in health and safety in the European meat industry. The specific objectives are:- to improve initial vocational training in the European meat industry with respect to occupational health and safety;- to enhance the transfer and exchange of knowledge, experience and materials regarding training in health and safety at work;- to develop a training strategy for the entire sector across Europe.The project focuses on training in occupational health and safety in slaughtering and meat processing work. Qualification standards and training materials will be developed and tested among young workers entering the workforce. They will be trained to recognise hazards and prevent or reduce risks. Middle managers will also be trained in health and safety management. ImpactThe main expected impact is the integration of health and safety at work into meat industry vocational training standards, programmes and materials.Contract number : NL/96/1/01048/PI/I.1.1.a/FPIDomaine : Initial vocational trainingContents : Vocational qualifications Sectoral development Social dialogueProducts : Other training product Group training with tutor Book, manual, guide Public : Young people in training Trainers, designers & managers of training programmes Workers in companies Programme(s) ET-LEONARDO DA VINCI 1 - Action programme for the implementation of a European Community vocational training policy Leonardo da Vinci, 1995-1999 Topic(s) I.1.1.a - Initial vocational training Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator NIA/TNO EU contribution No data Address DE BOELELAAN 30 1083 HJ Amsterdam Netherlands See on map Total cost No data