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12/04/2018

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Health risks and prevention practices during handling of fumigated containers

Transport of goods by freight containers is used all over the world. They are frequently treated with chemicals that kill pests before shipping. The chemicals used are toxic not only to pests, but also to humans. More than 600 million container...

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06/04/2018

Further action from the Commission to better protect workers against occupational cancer

The Commission has proposed to limit workers' exposure to five cancer-causing chemicals, in addition to the 21 substances that have already been limited, or proposed to be limited, since the beginning of its mandate. Estimates show that today's...

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26/03/2018

Deal on better working conditions for posted workers reached by MEPs and Council

New EU rules to ensure better protection for posted workers and fair competition for companies have been informally agreed by the European Parliament and the Council. The possible agreement establishes the principle of equal pay work on the same...

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21/03/2018

ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management Standard

ISO 45001 was launched worldwide on 12 March 2018. ISO 45001 is the first globally developed standard for health and safety management systems. It reflects current safety management trends and techniques and will eventually replace up to 24 national...

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20/03/2018

Applications are invited for the 2nd edition of the Eusebio Rial González Innovation and Practice Award in Occupational Health Psychology

The European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology (EAOHP), in collaboration with EU-OSHA, has created this biennial award in honour of the contribution to occupational health psychology of Eusebio (Seb) Rial González. Seb was a founding member...

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19/03/2018

Coming soon: Health @ Work Conference Romania 2018

The Romanian 2018 Health @ Work Conference takes place on 22 March in Bucharest. The event provides a platform for sharing best practices in the field of health and accident prevention within companies. The conference is targeting health, safety and...

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16/03/2018

New website to inform consumers about the benefits and risks of chemicals

To mark World Consumer Rights Day, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched the ‘ Chemicals in our life ’ dedicated website to raise awareness among consumers of the benefits and risks of chemicals in their everyday lives. The website...

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14/03/2018

Proposals adopted by the Commission for the European Labour Authority and for access to social protection

The European Commission has presented its proposal for a European Labour Authority (ELA), as well as an initiative to ensure access to social protection for all workers and self-employed, in particular for those who, due to their employment status,...

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13/03/2018

6th Global Healthy Workplace Awards Applications are open

All employer organisations (for profit and not-for-profit, local and international) are encouraged to apply for the Global Healthy Workplace Awards (GHWAwards). Initiated by the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces, the GHWAwards enable employers to...

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12/03/2018

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Employment trends and their impact on women’s OSH

This article describes the situation of women on the European labour markets and the resulting consequences for occupational safety and health (OSH). Relevant European statistics provide an overview of female employment trends in Europe. The article...

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