COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES IN PORTUGAL AND FRANCE
Synopsis
In a context of increasing labour mobility, it is extremely relevant to identify the convergences and divergences in workplace accidents and occupational diseases among different countries of the European Union. This article presents a comparative analysis of the legal requirements related to occupational accidents and occupational diseases in Portugal and France. Both countries follow a common European framework on occupational health and safety, but they have different national legal systems. The study is based on a bibliographic review of scientific articles, legal texts, and institutional reports found in databases such as B-ON, Web of Science, and Scopus. First, the article explains the main concepts of occupational accidents and occupational diseases in both countries. Then, it analyses the similarities and differences between the Portuguese and French legal frameworks. Finally, it identifies the main responsible institutions and compares the systems used to evaluate work-related disabilities. In both countries, regulation is based on the principle of protecting the worker and compensating for damages arising from professional activity; however, there are differences, particularly regarding occupational diseases, especially in the process of recognizing them.
