Exploitation of Workers

The national legal systems reviewed do not adopt a uniform approach to the constitutional recognition of the right to health and safety at work. For example, the Constitutions of Austria and Iceland do not contain any particular regulations referring to such rights, whereas those of Italy and Sweden make specific provision as to health and safety. ¹²⁵ The constitutional position as to obligations relating to health and safety in Spain arises as a supporting element of social and economic policy, ¹²⁶ while in Germany it derives from Article 1, ¹²⁷ Article 2, ¹²⁸ and Article 20. ¹²⁹