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Working in the Arctic

The overall objective of the network is to develop a global partnership of educational and scientific organizations in the North for study and support of human working capacities in the Arctic. Climate change will affect environmental conditions profoundly and the effects are also echoed in the working life.

The network of Working in the Arctic aims to support mitigation and adaptation measures at all occupational sectors and organizational levels. The network is a platform to promote research projects and education on occupational health and safety, to organize research training and distribute scientific information.

Goals

  • To enhance occupational health and safety (OHS) of people working in the north
  • To enhance work ability and productivity in the extreme conditions.
  • To support sustainable development of workplaces in the changing climatic conditions
  • To support development of models and tools for workplaces in arctic to facilitate adaptive capacity and resilience
  • To enhance implementation of systemic Human Factors (HF) approach to traditional OHS field
  • To find a balance between sustainable, cost-effective and profitable professional activities of people working in the extreme Arctic conditions
  • To bring to the table discussion of maritime and labor law issues in reference to the occupational health in the extreme Arctic conditions
  • To find solutions for workers mental and physical health

Contacts

Thematic Network Lead: Kirsi Jussila

Thematic Network Vice-Lead: Hans Pettersson

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Overall Activities

Activities in 2025

Past Activities

Publications