Highlights

Are you in direct contact with clients, patients or the public in your daily work? If the answer is yes, you may be at risk of being verbally or physically assaulted, which can seriously impact your safety and health. In a new film, Napo and his colleagues take on the role of parking attendant, waiter, bus driver or healthcare worker to highlight some of these violent...

Smart glasses for remote OSH assessments , a wristwatch that tracks real-time exposure to hand-arm vibration and smart insoles to prevent accidents like falls are examples of smart digital systems for occupational safety and health (OSH). EU-OSHA has published nine case studies that explore how OSH monitoring systems are implemented across sectors. These systems use digital...

EU-OSHA has launched six new presentations based on the OSH in figures in the health and social care sector report , shedding light on occupational safety and health (OSH) data in this field. Topics include the characterisation of workers , detailing workforce demographics such as age and gender, and OSH risks that highlights physical and psychosocial hazards faced by workers...

46% of the EU construction workers are exposed to severe time pressure and work overload. Many are also struggling with job and financial insecurity, while also facing new demands caused by technological innovation and the green transition. These pressures can increase psychosocial risks, leading to mental health issues. Demanding workplace conditions including outdoor or...

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...

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...

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...