OSH news
The Workers’ exposure survey dataset is now available for research
EU-OSHA has made now available the Workers’ Exposure Survey (WES) on cancer risk factors in Europe dataset. The survey was conducted by local interviewers in Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Hungary and Finland between September 2022 and February 2023 using…
OiRA provides better OSH protection for workers in the manufacturing industry
Five different sector-specific Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools have been developed for workers in the plastic and rubber products manufacturing industry in Bulgaria, France, Lithuania and Greece. Workers in this sector are exposed to a…
New call for tenders: study on mental health and digitalisation
We are launching a call for tenders to develop a qualitative study on managing psychosocial risks related to the increased use of digital technologies in the workplace. The study will be based on in-depth follow-up interviews with respondents to the…
Polish EU presidency focuses on digitalised workplaces
Starting on 1 January, Poland has assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union. One of their key priorities is to shape a sustainable and inclusive future of work in the digital age, addressing challenges like the right to disconnect, impact to…
Supporting migrant workers’ safety and health at work on International Migrants Day
On International Migrants Day EU-OSHA reaffirms its support for the rights of the more than 11 million non-EU migrant workers. Migrant workers are disproportionately exposed to safety and health risks, including musculoskeletal disorders,…
Eurostat: recognising COVID-19 as an occupational disease – 2024 edition
A new Eurostat publication focuses on the legal status of the recognition of COVID-19 and long COVID as an accident at work and/or an occupational disease at national level, in the EU Member States, some EFTA, candidate and potential candidate countries. It is…
Remote work and women: Creating safe and healthy workplaces for all
While remote and hybrid work present both opportunities and risks for workers, women face additional challenges that are often overlooked. The blurring of physical boundaries between work and private life in home-based remote work arrangements reinforces…
EU-OSHA launches preliminary market analysis on events organisation
We invite stakeholders to participate in a market consultation on events organisation within the EU 27 and EEA countries. Respondents are encouraged to complete the questionnaire and submit it via email to procurement [at] osha [dot] europa [dot] eu (…
Enhanced OSH Barometer: New insights on enforcement and social dialogue
OSH Barometer data visualisation tool offers comprehensive insights on occupational safety and health (OSH) using interactive charts to present data trends. EU-OSHA has recently introduced two new features: the “enforcement indicator” and the “social dialogue…
10 recommendations for improving working conditions in social services
A new report released by the Federation of European Social Employers offers a roadmap to improve working conditions in social services. It highlights the importance of risk assessments, targeted health initiatives, and management training on occupational…