Dr Luke A. Fiorini is the Director of the Centre for Labour Studies (CLS), University of Malta and a resident academic at the same Centre. Amongst his duties, Dr Fiorini coordinates the Bachelor in Occupational Health and Safety (Hons), whilst also managing the University’s contract with the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), a tripartite EU Agency.
Dr Fiorini was instrumental in the development of the Bachelor in Occupational Health and Safety (Hons). This degree replaced the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety which was offered by the CLS since 1997. Apart from lecturing in this course, he also lectures extensively in the Bachelor in Work and Human Resources, as well as several other courses.
Dr Fiorini’s research interests include topics related to labour studies, ergonomics and occupational health psychology. In particular, he has conducted research regarding presenteeism, absenteeism, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, work-related stress, occupational health, mental health and well-being. He is also interested in unionism, work performance, and worker involvement.
Dr Fiorini has extensive industrial experience, having worked as a consultant for several of Malta’s largest organisations on topics related to workplace health, ergonomics and wellbeing. He is the Maltese ambassador for The European Network Education and Training in Occupational Safety and Health (ENETOSH), represents Malta on the European Trade Union Institute’s (ETUI) Worker Participation network, and is a representative of the European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations (ENSHPO) on the International Ergonomics Association’s (IEA) Health and Safety Technical Committee.
