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04/06/2020

Preventing exposure to welding fumes in the United Kingdom

Source: British Occupational Hygiene Society

Good Practice Awards 2018-19: Commended organisation The British Occupational Hygiene Society was commended for developing a simple online tool to help workers select the most effective measures for controlling welding fumes. A panel of experts...

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03/06/2020

Forthcoming course on new and old maritime industries: Future of occupational health challenges

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An occupational safety and health (OSH) course organised by the Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health (NIVA) will review occupational health practice and challenges across the maritime sector. In particular, we will look at...

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03/06/2020

Low risk companies in Greece trained to work with OiRA

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Owners of low risk companies in Greece learn how to use the power of OiRA to improve their risk assessments processes. The seminar that takes place in Athens on 3 June with a repeat session on 17 June, is organised by the Focal Point with the...

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02/06/2020

EU - Wind Harmony project sets OSH recommendations for the wind energy sector

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On 10 June, an online workshop of the Wind Harmony study takes place to present final recommendations about health and safety for wind energy at European level. These recommendations are based on expected health and safety improvements, cost...

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28/05/2020

Manufacturing company in Slovenia reduces exposure to workers to hazardous substances

Source: Gorenje, d.d.

Good Practice Award commended entry 2018-19 Gorenje, d.d., Velenje, Slovenia, was commended for replacing hazardous substances with less dangerous ones, decreasing the number of chemicals used and reducing exposure in the workplaces. The company...

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27/05/2020

COVID-19 — can we return to work safely?

The European Parliament magazine has published an article by EU-OSHA Executive Director Christa Sedlatschek about ensuring workers’ safety as COVID-19 lockdown measures start to ease. Under the slogan Healthy Workplaces Stop the Pandemic , EU-OSHA...

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26/05/2020

OSHWiki article in the spotlight: Musculoskeletal lower limb disorders

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent a substantial economic burden to society and are one of the major causes of health-related productivity loss in Europe. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many teleworkers are exposed to one of...

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25/05/2020

EU Commission launches a new call for expressions of interest for COVID-19

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Horizon 2020 , a research and innovation programme launched by the Commission, has mobilised another €122 million for urgently needed research into the coronavirus. The new call for expressions of interest contributes to the Commission's €1.4...

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20/05/2020

A vacancy for Executive Director now open at EU-OSHA

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EU-OSHA is looking for a new Executive Director to lead its multidisciplinary team of professionals united in a common mission: to help improve occupational safety and health across Europe for the benefit of businesses, employees and governments...

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20/05/2020

UK - guidance for the prevention of Legionella risks during the coronavirus outbreak

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The UK Health and safety authority has issued guidance for the prevention of risks when returning to work after lock down measures. When buildings were closed or had reduced occupancy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, water system...

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Preventing exposure to welding fumes in the United Kingdom

Forthcoming course on new and old maritime industries: Future of occupational health challenges

Low risk companies in Greece trained to work with OiRA

EU - Wind Harmony project sets OSH recommendations for the wind energy sector

Manufacturing company in Slovenia reduces exposure to workers to hazardous substances

COVID-19 — can we return to work safely?

OSHWiki article in the spotlight: Musculoskeletal lower limb disorders

EU Commission launches a new call for expressions of interest for COVID-19

A vacancy for Executive Director now open at EU-OSHA

UK - guidance for the prevention of Legionella risks during the coronavirus outbreak

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