Highlights
This EU-OSHA report details the often overlooked impact of AI-based technologies on teachers. AI-based technologies can reduce teachers' workload, simplify resource planning, and improve grading precision. However, they also pose risks such as cognitive overload and skill loss. Safe AI integration strategies include gradual implementation, expanding AI literacy, and supporting...
EU-OSHA’s latest guidance for workplaces focuses on supporting individuals experiencing mental health problems. Changes in working environment, hours and patterns, as well as tasks and equipment are some of the practical measures it describes to help and retain workers after a sickness absence. The report also recommends treating mental health with the same occupational safety...
Did you know that 27% of workers think that artificial intelligence (AI) influences the pace and processes of their work? 47% also feel that it increases surveillance and 24% believe it reduces their autonomy. Our latest infographic showcases some key facts, figures and strategies to navigate the benefits and challenges of task automation for safety and health at work...
Germany is the focus of a series of publications analysing national strategies to support occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance. The German OSH system is supported by diverse institutional players and numerous initiatives. It has the Joint German OSH Strategy in place, which can be a reference point for other countries developing coherent national OSH strategies...
A discussion paper reviews the implications of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR) and Metaverse for occupational safety and health (OSH), considering opportunities, such as the safe simulation of hazardous working environments. Adopted in several sectors, ranging from manufacturing and construction to education and healthcare, the paper also...
To understand how recent policy initiatives are shaping the occupational safety and health of digital platform workers, read our policy brief . It examines a range of solutions introduced by countries in the European Union and beyond, and initiatives like the Fairwork project . With over 28 million people in the EU working through digital platforms, efforts like Spain’s Riders’...
Technologies such as robots that aid in the lifting and moving of patients and AI-based systems that assist clinicians in diagnosis can cut physical and psychosocial occupational safety and health (OSH) risks. They help reduce physical fatigue and workload, as well as lowering stress. However, the technologies may also have some potential negative OSH implications such as the...
A series of publications on how buyer and supplier relations in the construction and agri-food sectors can improve occupational safety and health (OSH) presents fresh case studies and recommendations to policy makers and practitioners. The report and policy briefs provide insights on the differences and similarities of both sectors. The main report presents the findings from EU...
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professionals highlight the strong and weak points of prevention services across different European countries in a new discussion paper. The paper provides an expert perspective to the current debate about the role of internal and external prevention services in ensuring compliance with OSH regulations. It also suggests improvements to...
Overall, stakeholders have expressed significant satisfaction with EU-OSHA's work, with 87% reporting being satisfied or very satisfied. Their appreciation extends to the contributions EU-OSHA is making to occupational safety and health (OSH): increased awareness about OSH risks, increased awareness of solutions to OSH risks and improved OSH in the workplace, with 85% to 91%...