OSH news
Have your say on the European Labour Authority performance
The European Commission launches public consultation to assess how the European Labour Authority (ELA) has performed in relation to its objectives and mandate, and to determine whether there is a need to amend its mandate. ELA was established in 2019 to ensure…
Safer workplaces for veterinarians thanks to OiRA
Visits to the veterinarian are essential to keep our four-legged friends fit. In turn, workers in the sector also need to rely on healthy and safe workplaces. Some occupational hazards associated with veterinary activities are exposure to biological and…
Preventing violence against women. #NoExcuse
Every year on November 25, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to raise awareness of one of the most widespread human rights violations worldwide. Gender-based violence takes a toll on victims, impacting their health,…
Nordic collaborations for healthy and sustainable future of work in the OSH World Congress agenda
On 27 November, a Nordic high-level side-event, an integral part of the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Sydney, will trigger a discussion on creating a green, sustainable and safe future of work. The event aims to inspire action based on…
Artificial intelligence at the core of the 2023 European Employment and Social Rights Forum
The Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission is organising the second edition of the European Employment & Social Rights Forum in Brussels on 16 and 17 November 2023, where a wide array of EU and national…
European SME Week 2023: Celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in Bilbao
The European Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Week is taking place on 13 to 17 November 2023. The event promises to be a unique and innovative event bringing together the SME Assembly, 13-15 November, and the Europe Enterprise Network (EEN) Conference…
New estimates on occupational burden of skin cancer by WHO and ILO
New estimates of the burden of non-melanoma skin cancer — attributable to occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation — have just been released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The new data is…
New global estimates on biological risks at work
Biological risks are a major global problem in the workplace and the COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the biological risks at work. In 2022, over 550,000 deaths were caused by biological risk factors.…
Belgium marks a decade of occupational risk assessment with OiRA
EU-OSHA's Belgian focal point, SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation Sociale – FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg, is commemorating a decade of successful implementation of Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools in the country with a…
Risk assessment with OiRA for beauty salons debuts in Portugal
A new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool will facilitate the assessment of occupational safety and health (OSH) risks in beauty salons and institutes in Portugal. The tool will be presented at a webinar organised by our Portuguese focal point,…