OiRA cares for health and social care workers
With 20 Online interactive Risk assessment (OiRA) tools already published by the national partners, companies and organisations in the health and social care sector can better identify risks and take care of their workers’ safety and health. A range of new…
New data highlight gender differences in workplace cancer exposures
A new flyer presents key insights from the Workers’ Exposure Survey on cancer risk factors in Europe (WES), viewed through a gender perspective. The findings show that male workers are more often exposed than female workers to at least one cancer risk factor;…
France rolls out new OiRA tool for safer institutional catering
Assessing and preventing occupational risks in the institutional catering sector in France has just got easier thanks to a new OiRA tool. Enterprises delivering food services to schools, and other institutions can use it to carry out targeted risk assessments…
Have your say: Survey on exposure to dangerous substances at work
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion is conducting a survey on risks related to dangerous substances in the workplace. The survey includes several questionnaires and aims to assess the impact of introducing…
Assessing and preventing occupational risks in French SMEs with OiRA
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the European economy, yet many continue to face major challenges in managing occupational risks effectively. A conference in Limoges on 27 November brings together businesses, occupational safety…
Know your social security rights in the EU!
The European Labour Authority (ELA) has launched the #EU4SocialSecurity campaign to raise awareness about social security rights across Europe. Whether you are working, living, or hiring across EU countries — as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and…
Mastering health and safety in audiovisual productions with OiRA
Film and audiovisual professionals are invited to Torino, Italy, on 24 and 25 November 2025 for a free OiRA workshop to strengthen their understanding of health and safety risk assessment in the audiovisual sector. Participants will learn how to identify and…
EU-OSHA joins Eurofound Talks, calling for a human-centred approach to AI
AI can make work safer by reducing exposure to hazards and improving risk monitoring. However, if poorly implemented, it can also increase psychosocial risks. In the latest Eurofound Talks episode, EU-OSHA Project Manager Ioannis Anyfantis joins Dragoș…
Launch your career with a traineeship at EU-OSHA!
Are you looking to start your career in an international environment and make a positive impact on occupational safety and health? EU-OSHA is seeking enthusiastic graduates to join the Agency for a paid six-month traineeship. We are offering eight exciting…
ESENER 2024 dataset now available: enhance your research on new and emerging workplace safety and health risks
The dataset of EU-OSHA’s Fourth European Survey on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER 2024) is now freely accessible via GESIS. Recently released, it offers valuable insights into how European establishments manage occupational safety and health (OSH). The survey…