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23/06/2021

Registration open for free training course on occupational epidemiology

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The next OMEGA-NET Training Course on Occupational Epidemiology: Modern Methods and Harmonised Approaches takes place online from 21 September to 7 October 2021. The aim is to provide training and networking opportunities for students and early...

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22/06/2021

EU-OSHA supports ELA’s campaign to protect seasonal workers

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The European Labour Authority (ELA) has launched the Rights for all seasons campaign, which runs from June to October 2021, to raise awareness of the need to promote fair and safe working conditions for seasonal workers employed across EU countries...

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21/06/2021

Reducing accidents in the woodworking sector with OiRA tools

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Did you know that woodworking and related activities have some of the highest accident rates in the manufacturing industry? Six Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools tailored to this sector highlight the risks associated with working with...

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18/06/2021

WHO launches package to prevent and manage falls across the life-course

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the Step Safely technical package, which provides concrete recommendations for evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage falls for children and adolescents, workers, and older people. Falls...

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17/06/2021

Healthy Workplaces Campaign materials available now in the IPA beneficiaries' official languages

Within the context of the Healthy Workplaces “Lighten the Load” Campaign 2020-2022, EU OSHA supports IPA beneficiaries in raising awareness of Occupational Safety and Health at the national level. EU OSHA, in close collaboration with IPA Focal...

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16/06/2021

Commission launches second-stage consultation on improving working conditions on digital labour platforms

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The European Commission has launched the second-stage consultation of European social partners on how to improve the working conditions for people working through digital labour platforms. This follows the first-stage consultation to which the...

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16/06/2021

Road transport in France now safer with OiRA

Four new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools have been just published and one more updated in France thanks to our OiRA national partner, the French National Research and Safety Institute for the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and...

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15/06/2021

EWJI Guide about health and safety in water jetting is already available

This informative publication is available for online consultation in the European Water Jetting Institute website.

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14/06/2021

Companies in Greece receive training on OiRA tools and the role of safety technicians

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Online risk assessment training with OiRA takes place on 16 June in Greece. The seminar organised by the Greek focal point provides tips for small business owners on how to undertake the role of safety technicians and make the best use of OiRA tools...

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10/06/2021

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Workplace exposure to dusts and aerosols - diesel exhaust

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Diesel engines are widely used for transport and power-supply and, therefore, occupational exposure to diesel exhaust is common. In 2012, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified diesel exhaust as carcinogenic to humans,...

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Registration open for free training course on occupational epidemiology

EU-OSHA supports ELA’s campaign to protect seasonal workers

Reducing accidents in the woodworking sector with OiRA tools

WHO launches package to prevent and manage falls across the life-course

Healthy Workplaces Campaign materials available now in the IPA beneficiaries' official languages

Commission launches second-stage consultation on improving working conditions on digital labour platforms

Road transport in France now safer with OiRA

EWJI Guide about health and safety in water jetting is already available

Companies in Greece receive training on OiRA tools and the role of safety technicians

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Workplace exposure to dusts and aerosols - diesel exhaust

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