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To help in the fight against occupational cancer, EU-OSHA conducted a Workers’ Exposure Survey on cancer risk factors (WES) in Europe. The goal is to better identify the risk factors at workplaces that can lead to the disease, providing current and comprehensive data that can be used for prevention, awareness-raising and policy-making. Thousands of...

We want to thank our committed network of national focal points, social partners, campaign partners, stakeholders and friends. Only by working together can we ensure workplaces in Europe and beyond are protected now and in the future. We really value your strong support. As we look ahead to 2024, we anticipate our ongoing collaboration to motivate...

Did you notice? Our Online interactive Risk Assessment website has undergone a digital makeover, and it is not just about a modern redesign. With 350 000+ risk assessments carried out and 341 OiRA tools in use by end November, we are upgrading the OiRA website to pave the way for better safety and health risk management in the workplace. Our aim is...

The evolving labour market has become a source of stress, anxiety and other mental health issues for many people. Workers with a low socioeconomic status (LSES) are particularly susceptible to experiencing psychosocial risks in the workplace, a situation that has been exacerbated by COVID-19 and the developments introduced by digitalisation. In a...

Among the 42.8 million people with disabilities of working age in the EU, only around half are currently employed. It is crucial for workplaces to promote good health and provide support for individuals with disabilities to enter or re-enter the workforce and stay in employment. The European Commission’s Disability Employment Package strives to...

Get ready to meet the first wave of ‘Safe and healthy work in the digital age’ campaign partners. These organisations, from both private and public sectors, are actively working to put humans at the centre of digitalisation in the workplace and ensure this message reaches all corners of Europe. Do you think your organisation is a good fit? Official...

A new Napo film turns the spotlight on the risk of fire and explosion in the workplace, and the measures which can be taken to reduce the risks. For a fire to start or an explosion to occur, three elements are required: a flammable substance (fuel), air (oxygen), and a source of ignition (heat). And a fundamental issue in managing the risk is the...