Occupational safety and health on digital labour platforms
Digital labour platforms are transforming how work is organized, managed and experienced. The Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise has published two publications that highlight the work environment in platform work – ranging from concrete risks to broader structural challenges. The publications are intended to strengthen the knowledge base. This is the systematic literature review which, together with a report, complements each other in their examination of platform work and the work environment.
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
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.
Last updated 2026-01-01