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April 2026
Occupational Safety and Health News – Europe
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Supporting compliance with OSH regulations: new web section gathers key research
Explore our new thematic web section on supporting compliance with OSH regulations. It brings together a broad portfolio of publications such as case studies, policy briefs, reports and discussion papers covering multiple sectors such as agriculture and construction. The section highlights...
New guidance to protect workers from lead exposure at work
Lower exposure limits for lead have been set to better protect workers’ health, following a recent revision of EU legislation. These changes are reflected in our new publication on health surveillance and biomonitoring of workers exposed to lead and its inorganic compounds. This annex to the...
Harassment-free workplaces. Let’s draw the line with OiRA
A new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool helps businesses prevent and address harassment at work, with a strong emphasis on sexual harassment. It guides employers in involving workers when defining unacceptable behaviour and recognising situations where power imbalances or low...
National Focal Points in action
Film forum in Spain to showcase latest Healthy Workplaces Film Award winner
Our Spanish focal point, the Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo (INSST), will host the 6th Antonio Iniesta Film Forum on 15 April. The event will include a screening of Sarah Vanagt’s Wishful Filming, winner of the 2025 Healthy Workplaces Film Award, followed by a panel...
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Health on the road: supporting truck drivers across borders
How can Europe better protect the health of long-haul truck drivers working far from home? On 3 June 2026, a European symposium organised by the ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation, in collaboration with BG Verkehr, will bring participants together in Hamburg, Germany, to discuss...
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Researchers and psychosocial risks: insights from OSHwiki
Behind scientific progress, research work often involves demanding conditions that can affect mental health and well-being. An OSHwiki article looks at the psychosocial risks faced by researchers, showing how insecurity, intense workloads and a highly competitive culture can shape daily working...
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'Options' podcast with EU-OSHA: what effects does AI have on mental health at work?
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape workplaces, what are the implications for workers’ mental health? EU-OSHA research project manager Emmanuelle Brun joined the 'Options' podcast to share insights on this growing challenge.
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Registrations open for the 2027 International Media Festival for Prevention
Submissions are now open for the 2027 International Media Festival for Prevention (IMFP), which will take place as part of the World Congress on Safety & Health at Work in April 2027 in Dakar, Senegal. The festival welcomes a wide range of multimedia formats, including films, music videos, websites...
OSH risks in the health and social care sector
A new flyer highlights key occupational safety and health (OSH) risks and good prevention practices in the health and social care sector. As one of the largest sectors in Europe, health and social care plays a vital role in protecting and supporting citizens. However, workers in this field are...
Final chance to enter the 2026 Healthy Workplaces Film Award competition
EU-OSHA and the 24th edition of Doclisboa, taking place from 15 to 25 October 2026, have opened the call for entries for the 2026 Healthy Workplaces Film Award. The award recognises documentary films that focus on people in a changing world of work and is accompanied by a €5,000 prize. EU-OSHA also...
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