Past News
EU-OSHA launches landmark project to facilitate risk assessment in Europe’s small enterprisesThe Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) project marks the first initiative at EU level to facilitate workplace risk assessment. Developed EU-OSHA, the innovative tool will help Europe’s 20 million micro and small enterprises to improve safety and health for their workers by assessing risks through an easy-to-use and cost-free web application. More information on the OiRA project dedicated website: http://www.oiraproject.eu/about |
New EU Directive to prevent sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sectorMember States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive or shall ensure that the social partners have introduced the necessary measures by agreement by 11 May 2013 at the latest. Access our section and good practice information on Prevention from sharp injuries at the workplace. |
Forthcoming launch of the Healthy Workplaces Campaign on Safe MaintenanceEU-OSHA’s next Healthy Workplaces Campaign will focus on the importance of safe maintenance in European workplaces, and draw attention to the risks when it is not carried out properly. It will be officially launched on 28 April 2010 and support a wide range of activities at both the European and national level. Campaign Guide (in English only) |
European Good Practice AwardsThe European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) invites nominations for the tenth European Good Practice Awards in occupational health and safety. The 2010-11 award scheme will recognise companies or organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to promote an integrated management approach to safe maintenance. Call for nominations in all EU languages |
World’s biggest workplace health and safety campaign goes from strength to strengthAs the Healthy Workplaces campaign on risk assessment draws to a close, a new Risk Assessment Tools Database was made available. The Agency’s new campaign for 2010-2011 will raise awareness of the importance of maintenance for safe and healthy workplaces and the need to protect workers that carry it out. The focal points already invite nominations for the national Good Practice Awards. |
Risk Assessment Tools DatabaseThe Agency has developed a risk assessment tools database with tools from all over Europe. The database is regularly updated. The most common risk assessment tools are checklists, which are a useful tool to help identify hazards. Other kinds of risk assessment tools include: guides, guidance documents, handbooks, brochures, questionnaires, and 'interactive tools' (free interactive software, including downloadable applications which are usually sector-specific). These tools can be either generic or branch/risk-specific. |
New report: Assessment, elimination and substantial reduction of occupational risksThis report features cases from a variety of workplaces that demonstrate how a risk assessment process has led to a risk being identified and successfully eliminated or substantially reduced. The main aim of the report is to illustrate how risk elimination or risk reduction at source can be achieved at workplace level. |
Closing Event SummaryThe Healthy Workplaces campaign on risk assessment 2008-2009, the biggest occupational health and safety (OSH) campaign in the world, ended with a European Summit on risk assessment and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The event took place in Bilbao, Spain on 17 November 2009 and attracted over 500 participants. |
The web portal www.inforisque.infoA directory of suppliers and a lookout about the risk Inforisque.info web portal’s mission is to gather information on various types of risks faced by companies. The web portal specially provides practical solutions presented by industry. This digital portal wants to be a "Guide to risk management" and it is aimed primarily at business. Access to the portal is free. |
A beekeeper’s portrait was awarded with the first prize of the European photo competition on safer and healthier workplaces.The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has just announced the winner of the photography competition focussing on safety and health at work: Christopher Azzopardi from Malta was awarded with the 1st prize for his photograph entitled, “Bee keeper” at the European Summit on Risk Assessment and SMEs in Bilbao, the closing event of the Healthy Workplaces Campaign. |
Healthy Workplaces Campaign on risk assessment comes to an endThe closing event, held in Bilbao on 17 November, showed important results achieved in the 2 years-campaign. Two major projects of the European Agency were also presented: preliminary results of the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER), and the free Online Risk Assessment (ORA) tool, which will make it much easier for SMEs to carry out risk assessments. EU-OSHA Director Jukka Takala, joined by Sven Otto Littorin, Swedish Minister of Employment and Celestino Corbacho, Spanish Minister of Employment and Immigration, highlighted the strategic importance of risk assessment in these times of economic crisis. |
Summit of the Healthy Workplaces campaign on risk assessmentNo more risky business, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises The closing event of the Healthy Workplaces campaign on risk assessment takes place on 16-17 November 2009 in Bilbao and focuses on proper risk assessment as the key to good workplace safety and health. Efficient risk assessment is good for you and good for business. |
First ever winner of the Healthy Workplaces Film Award for the best documentary on work-related topicsThe European Agency for Safety and Healthy at Work has supported the Healthy Workplaces Film Award for the best documentary on work-related topics. Out of the 10 nominated films the award winner was announced at the 52nd International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film. Know more about the Healthy Workplaces Film Award
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Closing event of the Healthy Workplaces Campaign on Risk AssessmentHealthy Workplaces: European Summit on Risk Assessment and SMEs As you may know, the Closing Event of the “Healthy Workplaces” Campaign on Risk Assessment to be jointly organised by the Swedish Presidency of the European Union and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) will be held on Tuesday 17 November 2009 at the Euskalduna Conference Centre in Bilbao, Spain. The Summit will provide a unique opportunity to hear from professionals, practitioners and participants what has been achieved during the two-year Campaign, which - under the coordination of the EU-OSHA - has been running in more than 30 countries. |
New report on Workforce diversity and risk assessmentThe report on “Workforce diversity and risk assessment: Ensuring everyone is covered”, highlights the need to carry out inclusive risk assessment to take into account the diversity of the workforce when assessing and managing risks. It provides interesting examples of prevention of risks for vulnerable workers, such as migrant workers, disabled workers, young and old workers, women and temporary workers. Visit the Risk Assessment section |
EU-OSHA targets health risks in cleaning industry for European Week 2009The health and safety of the 3.6 million Europeans who work in the cleaning sector is the focus of this year’s European Week for Health and Safety at Work (19 to 23 October). The Week also showcases two major new reports on cleaners, giving best-practice advice on how to cut the high rate of illness and accidents in the sector. Sectoral videos on risk management in cleaning, HORECA and construction are now available on the web. |
What do Europeans think about their working conditions?A Pan-European opinion poll recently run by EU-OSHA provides current and reliable data on people’s perception of their working environment. According to the findings, there is widespread concern among European citizens that the current economic crisis could adversely affect health and safety at work. A majority of them also consider it an important factor when choosing a new job. The results can be accessed in English (EU27) or by Member State in national languages. |
European Week focuses on risk assessment’s role in cutting workplace illsAs the climax of the two-year Healthy Workplaces campaign to publicise the importance of risk assessment, this year’s European Week for Safety and Health at Work, from 19 to 23 October, features a new report that shows how good risk assessment can eliminate or drastically reduce occupational risks. |
European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2009Healthy Workplaces. Good for you. Good for business. A European Campaign on risk assessment. During the European Week for Safety and Health at Work from 19-23 October 2009 an important number of Campaign events and activities will take place all over Europe, including conferences, seminars, exhibitions and training sessions. The common theme linking all these activities is promoting the importance of carrying out risk assessment in every workplace. |
NEW! Interview with the director of EU-OSHA, Dr Jukka TakalaA lively and very innovative interview with the director of EU-OSHA, Dr Jukka Takala, can be now downloaded from our website. Dr Takala is presented at his office in Bilbao, giving his views on the most important topics related to occupational health and safety in Europe and EU-OSHA contribution to the improvement of European workers’ working conditions. |
