The overview report of EU-OSHA's Workers’ Exposure Survey (WES) provides the clearest picture so far of how many people in Europe are likely to face cancer-causing risk factors at work. Representing almost 100 million workers in the EU, the results show that nearly half were probably exposed to at least one carcinogen during their last working week prior to the survey, with...

We extend our heartfelt thanks to EU-OSHA’s national focal points, partners and collaborators for their unwavering commitment to advancing safety and health in workplaces across Europe. We are also grateful to everyone who follows and supports EU-OSHA, helping us spread knowledge and promote a culture of safety and health at work. Season’s greetings, and our warmest wishes for...

A recently published EU-OSHA report Home care workers – a comprehensive overview of occupational safety and health risks examines occupational safety and health in home care, a crucial yet often neglected part of the EU’s health and social care system. It identifies risks like musculoskeletal disorders, psychosocial challenges and poor working conditions, emphasising the...

EU-OSHA's latest findings on mental health in the health and social care sector examine the main psychosocial risks faced by workers across the EU, from long working hours to violence and high emotional burden. In a sector where 72% of workers report dealing with difficult patients and nearly one in two experience time pressure, the studies provide insight into their working...