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European Health Union: a new comprehensive approach to mental health
The European Commission has introduced a new approach to mental health as part of the European Health Union, aiming to prioritise mental well-being alongside physical health. Mental health issues already affected 1 in 6 people in the EU before the COVID-19…
New WHO global indicator for workers’ health: mortality rate from diseases attributable to selected occupational risk factors
The World Health Organization (WHO) launches a new global indicator for workers’ health and renews its call for global, regional and national level monitoring systems to expand their indicators to include mortality from work-related diseases. The 2021-27 EU…
From the state of OSH to comprehensive risk assessments in Slovakia: building safer and healthier workplaces with OiRA
Regular risk assessments are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. On 14 June, members of the national occupational safety and health (OSH) network in Slovakia, sector professionals and authorised safety technicians gather for a session…
SIP launches joint statement on pain and mental health
The Societal Impact of Pain, SIP, has launched a Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health aimed at EU and national policy makers. Mental health disorders and chronic pain frequently co-occur and influence each other, creating a vicious cycle of disability.…
To grow or to consume, eitherway tobacco is bad business
As every 31 May, EU-OSHA joins the World Health Organisation during this World No Tobacco Day to draw attention to the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure. Tobacco growing harms the health of people and the planet alike,…
We are hiring a Senior ICT Officer
At EU-OSHA, we are looking to hire a Senior ICT Officer with expertise in M365 and Cybersecurity. Join our dynamic team located in the lively city of Bilbao, Spain! We are in search of a positive, flexible, and constructive teammate who can thrive in our…
OiRA looks after healthcare professionals and social workers
The arrival of Covid-19 has brought increased attention to the existing dangers in workplaces for people employed in the human health care and social work sector.The sector’s main risks are biological, chemical and physical and also psychosocial due to issues…
Celebrating OiRA’s 10th anniversary in Latvia: spotlight on digital tools to manage OSH!
EU-OSHA's Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools in Latvia are celebrating their 10th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, our focal point in the country, Valsts darba inspekcija, is organising a hybrid event on 29 May dedicated to exploring the…
Building safer workplaces for construction workers with OiRA
Builders, painters, roofers, carpenters, tilers, plumbers, scaffolders, electricians and other construction workers are exposed to a number of occupational risks, such as manual handling of loads, awkward positions, working in confined spaces, dealing with…
Climate Change: Impact on Occupational Safety and Health
An OSHwiki article highlights the significant impacts of climate change on human health and safety at work. From extreme weather conditions to higher ambient temperatures, the effects of climate change are far-reaching and varied. Exposure pathways differ…