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February 2026
Occupational Safety and Health News – Europe
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Chemical risk assessments made easier with our improved dangerous substances e-tool
We have revamped our dangerous substances e-tool to support workplaces across multiple sectors to identify chemical risks. With an improved interface, the tool guides users through chemical risk assessments and provides downloadable, tailored recommendations. It contributes to safer decision...
Explore workplace risks in Europe: ESENER 2024 data visualisation
Data from EU-OSHA’s fourth European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER 2024) is now available through the data visualisation tool. The interactive tool allows users to filter results by topic and preferred chart type, and to explore statistics by sector, establishment size...
World Cancer Day: EU-OSHA backs European Code Against Cancer
To mark World Cancer Day 2026, EU-OSHA highlights its contribution to the 5 th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) developed by the World Health Organization. ECAC5 sets out 14 evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle, environment (including cancer-causing factors at work)...
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New EU rules to streamline chemical assessments: protecting people and the environment
New EU rules under the One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) package are set to harmonise chemical safety assessments and shorten the gap between identifying risks and taking regulatory action, ensuring faster, better protection of human health and the environment. Led by the European Chemicals...
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Seen on OSHwiki: 14 recommendations for action to prevent cancer
On World Cancer Day, a new OSHwiki article highlights the 5 th European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5), an initiative run by the European Commission and the World Health Organisation, with contributions from EU-OSHA. The article presents the 14 recommendations for action at individual level, as...
Open calls for tenders
Now open: Call for tenders for corporate event organisation
We are launching a new call for tenders to support the organisation of corporate events and the Agency’s participation in external events. The successful company will help deliver high-impact events that broaden the Agency’s reach and strengthen partnerships, reinforcing EU-OSHA’s position as a...
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OSH Pulse 2025: Occupational safety and health in the era of climate and digital change
This report presents findings of the ‘OSH Pulse 2025’ survey, commissioned by EU-OSHA with the aim of gaining insights into the state of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the era of climate and digital change. A representative sample of more than 28,000 employed workers were interviewed...
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Applications open for the Eusebio Rial-González Innovation & Practice Award in OHP
EU-OSHA and the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology (EAOHP) have opened the call for submissions for the new edition of the biennial Eusebio Rial-González Innovation & Practice Award in Occupational Health Psychology. Established in 2016 to honour Dr Eusebio Rial-González, one of...
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#AskTheExpert: Navigating a new era of psychosocial risk in Europe
As Europe’s world of work undergoes rapid digital and social change, workplace risks are evolving, and psychosocial risks are increasingly part of the picture. Watch the recording of this joint webinar featuring new evidence from Eurofound’s 2024 European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS) and EU...
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OSH and Labour Inspection courses by ITCILO
The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) is offering a range of occupational safety and health (OSH) and labour inspection courses in 2026, including several free self-guided options. The courses are open to individuals, partners and organisations, and...
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