Systematic literature review: Occupational safety and health on digital labour platforms
This systematic literature review provides a systematic review of the existing research on the work environment in platform work. It maps out:
- The work environment risks faced by platform workers
- How these risks affect health, safety and well-being
- Measures that can reduce risks and promote health
- Existing knowledge gaps and the need for further research
Report: Platform work – what it is and how it works from an occupational safety and health perspective
This report builds on the systematic literature review and deepens the understanding of platform work as a phenomenon by:
- Analysing how digital labour platforms are emerging and transforming the labour market
- Discussing what platform work is, and how it can be defined and classified
- Describing how digital platforms affect social protection, job security and the work environment
- Clarifying the need for adapted regulations and work environment strategies for the platform economy
Authors
The publications are written by an expert group at the University of Valencia:
- Professor Dr Adrian Todolí-Signes (Project Lead)
- Assistant Professor Dr Ángela Martín-Pozuelo
- David Crespo-Ortiz, PhD candidate
- Paula López-Aguado, PhD candidate
Scientific review was carried out by Professor Bengt Sandblad, Uppsala University.
Process-leading analyst at the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise: Robert Ljung.