Issued by Austria in 1983, this commemorative stamp marks the centenary of the Austrian Labour Inspection Service, established to safeguard workers’ rights and workplace safety. The symbolic design by F. Dorner depicts protective hands sheltering industrial workers, representing state responsibility toward labour welfare. The strong social-theme imagery reflects Austria’s commitment to occupational protection and modern labour standards. Printed in a distinctive green and reddish-brown colour combination, this issue is popular among thematic collectors focusing on labour, social justice, and occupational history. A meaningful addition to European social policy and worker-protection philately collections.