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Ritou SARL is a family business, specialising in roofing. Its director has not hesitated to invest to improve the working conditions of his employees.
A former roofer himself, the manager of this family business specialising in roofing is particularly aware of the risks of the trade.
With the help of Carsat, he has not hesitated to to invest in improving the working conditions of his employees, whom he consults when purchasing equipment.
The BRIDOR site in Servon-sur-Vilaine dates from 1995. Although many changes have been made, the site is still in a state of flux, the improvement of working conditions, and in particular the prevention of MSDS.
The use of exoskeletons could be used to improve working conditions, and in particular to prevent MSDs in certain workstations. Trials are underway with employees and with the help of an ergonomist and an integrator.
The purpose of the Guide is to provide practical and actionable recommendations for effective teleworking that are applicable to a broad range of actors; to support policymakers in updating existing policies; and to provide a flexible framework through which both private enterprises and public sector organizations can develop or update their own teleworking policies and practices.
Many working people are thus currently exposed to a variety of stresses, which may have consequences for their health. Based on the existing bases Health Promotion Switzerland has put together some important points for health-promoting teleworking.
Any of the following tips may seem trivial or inappropriate at the moment. Nevertheless, we think it is important to address the following points and to pay attention to them in your environment.
The project aims to build an extensive network, capitalising on the existing networks of EU-OSHA’s national focal points and European partner organisations — the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) and the European forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (EfVET).
In each country, OSHVET ambassadors, nominated by EVBB and EfVET and with support from national focal points, are responsible for coordinating and promoting project activities among their networks and national vocational education centres. The OSHVET ambassadors also report on activity implementation to EU-OSHA.
The project was successfully piloted in six countries — Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Spain — before being rolled out more widely.
Support for OSHVET activities is available through EU-OSHA’s Focal Point Assistance Tool — FAST. The following examples illustrate the range of initiatives coordinated by OSHVET ambassadors and national focal points, and undertaken as part of the project:
A new literature review maps the challenges that digital platform workers face — from inadequate social protection and digital surveillance to job and income insecurity. It examines the impact of these challenges on occupational safety and health (OSH), and looks at new initiatives and legislation aimed at preventing and managing OSH risks.
Did you know that workers who face discrimination — including women, migrant and LGBTI workers — are also more at risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)? The worker diversity priority area of our Lighten the Load campaign website provides the resources needed to ensure that all workers are protected equally.
