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13/08/2018

European Ombudsman launches public consultation on the use of languages in the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies

The European Ombudsman would like to promote discussion on how the EU institutions can best communicate with the public in an acceptable balance between the need to respect and support linguistic diversity, and administrative and budgetary...

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31/07/2018

Call for Support: International study on workplace accessibility

The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) is conducting an international study on workplace accessibility. Commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to implement the UN Disability Rights Convention, the objective of the...

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26/07/2018

OiRA flyer available in various languages

To achieve a better understanding of the Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) project, the flyer is now available in over 20 languages. It presents an overview of the key facts about OiRA and its purposes: what is OiRA, why use it, who is it...

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23/07/2018

EU-OSHA presents new OSH challenges of robotics at meeting of employment and social policy ministers

On 19 and 20 July, the Austrian EU Presidency hosted an informal meeting of employment and social policy ministers (EPSCO), gathering several EU ministers, the European Commission and the European social partners. The second day event focused on “...

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17/07/2018

EU-ECHA interactive guide on safety data sheets and exposure scenarios translated

The guide helps suppliers and recipients of safety data sheets compile and understand substance and use information. The interactive PDF Guide includes: examples of safety data sheets and exposure scenarios; clear descriptions of what information is...

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16/07/2018

New EU Agencies clip shows our contribution to the EU

The EU Agencies Network has released a new clip to show citizens our role and contribution to improve the lives of everyone within the European Union. The slideshow provides an overview of all the EU agencies and a brief description of their field...

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10/07/2018

Video on OiRA tools in Latvia available in English

Following the model of the EU ‘ Risk assessment with OiRA in 4 steps ’ video, the new clip for Latvia highlights safety and health risk assessment as the approach for the prevention of work related accidents and illnesses at the workplace.

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06/07/2018

EU-OSHA’s open call for tender: provision of ICT and web services

EU-OSHA has launched an open procedure to select a provider able to support the Agency within the process of developing a number of websites and web applications. The service provider should also be responsible for continuing to update and improve...

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05/07/2018

Cedefop identifies future trends and challenges on European labour market

EU Agency Cedefop has released a briefing note that provides comprehensive information on labour market trends and skills development across Europe in the near future. The document, which identifies trends and challenges, indicates that work...

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03/07/2018

EU-OSHA’s open call for tender: Supply of promotional material, storage and distribution

EU-OSHA has launched an open procedure to select a provider able to supply branded promotional material and executive gifts to be distributed to the Agency’s target audiences as part of its communication and campaigning activities and in various...