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EU-“Quality of work and employment: A policy tool towards an inclusive and sustainable growth” ()The EU-OSHA Director, Dr. Christa Sedlatschek, will participate at a Joint Conference of the European Parliament and Eurofound on April 12 2012 to discuss the inclusive dimensions of a “good work” perspective for men and women, for young and older people. |
UK, HSE, asbestos e-learning pack: Introduction to asbestos learning package ()An interactive lesson for apprentices about asbestos and its dangers This 45 minute interactive lesson with supporting activities and materials is aimed primarily at trades apprentices in the 16 - 19 age group, for delivery by college lecturers and other vocational education providers. |
UK, HSE, How HSE complies with its equality duties ()HSE's Commitment to the Equality Duty The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality in our policies and in our dealings with our staff. We are committed to all aspects of equality with overarching objectives covering all equality strands. |
DE-Multitasking "don´t disturb" - guidance on how to avoid stress and overload (in German) ()The German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has just published a brochure on how to tackle stress and overload linked to frequent interruptions and the demand for multitasking. The brochure is one of the outcomes of a project that attempted to identify good working practices to support an ageing working population. |
EU - Eurofound, Report of the European Parliament seminar on youth employment ()Working together for youth employment - From education to the workplace: a global challenge: On June 2011, a seminar on Youth and Employment was hosted by the Employment and Social Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, and jointly organised by four European agencies: Cedefop, ETF, EU-OSHA and Eurofound. |
EU- Evidence-base policy conference "Youth and Social Inclusion" ()'Social inclusion of youth on the margins of society: more opportunities, better access, and higher solidarity' In support of the "Youth on the Move" and "European platform against poverty" Flagship Initiatives, on 17 - 18 November 2011 the European Commission's Research & Innovation DG held an evidence-based and policy-oriented conference on "Youth and Social Inclusion". |
UK - HSE, Frequently asked questions – catering and hospitality ()The UK Health and Safety Executive has published online a range of ‘frequently asked questions’ on health and safety issues relating to catering operations. |
FR-Third report on national action plan on cancer published ()France has an integrated national action plan on cancer that addresses public, environmental and occupational health issues jointly. Is is planned to be applied in synergy with the national action plan on health and work (plan national santé travail). Regular reports provides summary information about activities and results. Mention is also made of complementary reports providing more detailed information on the activities, legislative acts and guidance documents. |
UK - IOSH, Safety of young employees at work discussed at Eurosafe conference ()The safety of young employees at work was one of the workshops at the annual Eurosafe conference held in Budapest in June. It is an important issue as over half a million young workers were injured in the EU in 2007. |
UK - IOSH, UK’s OSH professionals association signs ‘young enterprise charter’ ()IOSH joined organisations across the UK in calling for greater investment in preparing young people for the world of work. |
