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22/08/2019

Rethinking Higher Education: Inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals

Universities have an important part to play towards creating a sustainable society. This year, a global conference put focus on the integration of the UN’s Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into higher education “Rethinking Higher...

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09/08/2019

ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment is open for ratification

Violence and harassment in the world of work are covered in new international labour standards, adopted at the Centenary International Labour Conference and now open for ratification by ILO member States. Convention No. 190 provides a clear...

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15/07/2019

We are looking for a Human Resources Officer (CA FG III)

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EU-OSHA has a vacant position for a Human Resources Officer (CA FG III) to provide effective support and assistance to the Agency’s Resource and Service Centre in the Human Resources section. Deadline for applications is 16 August 2019 at 13.00,...

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04/07/2019

New OSH indicator proposed for the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Office (ILO) have developed a proposal for a new occupational safety and health (OSH) indicator for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ), relating to Goal 8: “...

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27/06/2019

Improving OSH in the EU: European Commission publishes a new report on reprotoxic chemicals

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The EU legislative framework sets out directives that address occupational exposure to Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Reprotoxic substances - Directive 98/24/EC (Chemical Agents Directive, CAD) and Directive 2004/37/EC (Carcinogens and Mutagens...

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24/06/2019

‘Buy quiet’ helps companies to tackle noise hazards at work

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Occupational noise can have major negative effects on health as it causes hearing damage and deafness, stress, poor productivity, and interferes with communication. A practical guide for buyers of machineries raises awareness of the risks related to...

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20/06/2019

ANSES draws attention to the health effects associated with the blue light of LEDs

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Recent updates by ANSES ( French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety ) on the health effects of LED lights indicate possible harmful implications arising from blue light. Exposure in the evening or at night,...

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18/06/2019

European Commission together with social partners tackles undeclared work

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17/06/2019

Director General of DG Employment addresses EU-OSHA staff and its network of focal points

On the day of EU-OSHA's 25th anniversary ceremony , 5 June 2019 in Bilbao, Joost Korte, Director General of DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission, gave an inspiring speech to EU-OSHA’s network of focal points. He stated...