Highlights
Higher Education and Research (HER) institutions can now carry out workplace risk assessments swiftly and efficiently by using a brand new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool. Developed by ETUCE and EFEE, in close collaboration with EU-OSHA, this is the first initiative at European level to offer a free, user-friendly tool for risk prevention, specifically tailored...
Workers in the EU health and social care sectors experience one of the highest rates of work-related health risks, according to new EU-OSHA research. Almost half of the 21.5 million workers in this field report in a survey how they face negative occupational safety and health (OSH) risks: healthcare (52%), residential care (47%), and social work (37%). The new report offers...
The 22nd edition of the international film festival Doclisboa has announced its winners, with "Favoriten" by Ruth Beckermann scooping the Healthy Workplaces Film Award. The film was recognized for raising timely issues in an era “that needs more integration and less hate." An Honourable Mention was also awarded to "Boolean Vivarium" by Nicolas Bailleul. Presented by EU-OSHA...
Explore three key initiatives that enhance digital platform working conditions in our new publications. The FAIRWork project evaluates digital labour platforms against basic standards with the aim of improving work practices, while Platform cooperativism empowers worker-owned digital labour platforms, ensuring democratic governance and better working conditions. Find out more...
We are excited to kick off the 2024 edition of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work, our annual initiative dedicated to promoting safe and healthy work environments! A multitude of events are held across Europe, featuring activities such as seminars, exhibitions, film screenings, organised by our network of partners, including Focal Points , Official Campaign...
Discover the true impact of COVID-19 on frontline health and social care staff in a comprehensive new report. The research reveals that 37% of health and social care workers experienced anxiety, 33% faced depression, and 38% suffered burnout. This first-ever EU-wide assessment discusses various interventions such as counselling, mindfulness, resting rooms and hotlines. Find...
EU-OSHA marks World Mental Health Day by publishing a report and policy brief on the impact of digitalisation on workers’ mental health. The use of digital technologies at work is associated with psychosocial risks like cognitive overload, job insecurity, lack of trust, and isolation. These risks can be prevented at workplace level by a number of initiatives, including...
One third of employees in the EU now work remotely ( OSH Pulse 2022 ), highlighting the need to adapt occupational safety and health (OSH) standards to address new challenges. Find out more in the new key focus of the Healthy Workplaces Campaign on Remote and hybrid work . With benefits like greater flexibility and increased autonomy, this type of work also presents risks such...
Looking for funding opportunities to support occupational safety and health (OSH) activities? Our guide can help! The guide provides essential information on how European funding works and presents programmes relevant for OSH. It introduces initiatives ' directly managed’ by the European Commission and also some examples of others which are ‘share-managed’ by Member States...
Understand the risks and take action! The new site https://stopcarcinogensatwork.eu aims at preventing workers from being exposed to carcinogens in the workplace. The new tool provides practical occupational safety and health (OSH) information for companies and workers that can be exposed to cancer-causing agents. It also helps identify the potential risk of exposure and...