The comparison of occupational safety and health (OSH) systems can be done with many different focuses. First, a definition of “occupational safety and health” is needed. Such a definition is by no means universal, in different cultures, countries and times OSH had different meaning. Based on a broad definition of OSH, a corresponding criteria system will be presented that can guide further analysis. An analysis of OSH research will be given with respect to the methods used, the focuses of research, the legal regulations and the industrial relations in different cultures and countries and different times.
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