OSH news

13/05/2019

New reports focused on working conditions published by Eurofound

Eurofound's new report Working conditions and workers' health examines the interplay between work demands – which carry an increased risk of exhaustion – and work resources – which support workers in greater engagement and well-being. Another report...

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10/05/2019

ILO published a report on Safety and Health and the Future of Work

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) launched a global report highlighting the evolution of safety and health. The report touches upon the changes in work arrangements, technology (digitalisation and ICT, platform work, automation and...

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09/05/2019

OSHwiki article in the spotlight

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Accidents, deaths and health problems at work: the costs for Europe Each year, work-related accidents result in long periods of absence from work, and even death. Furthermore, a significant proportion of Europe’s working population suffers from one...

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08/05/2019

14th ETUC Congress aspires for a fairer Europe for workers

From 21 to 24 May, over 600 national trade union delegates and special guests from Europe and beyond seek fairer opportunities for workers at the 14 th Congress of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) in Vienna, Austria. On the ground of...

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07/05/2019

Environment-friendly offices for sustainable workplaces

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EU-OSHA promotes green initiatives to support the creation of healthier and more sustainable workplaces. The Agency has already implemented many actions within its premises, such as using energy-efficient electrical appliances, waste recycling, eco-...

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06/05/2019

ISO 45001 - Occupational health and safety: a survey launched

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launches a survey on the use of ISO 45001 - the global standard for occupational health and safety management systems. The aim of the survey is to collect users’ experiences which will serve...

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30/04/2019

Pan-European campaign encourages people to vote in the European elections

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In the European elections on 23-26 May, the European Union citizens will be choosing in what kind of Europe we want to live in. To encourage Europeans to take action in shaping their future, the European Parliament has released a video that spreads...

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29/04/2019

DGUV office guide: get to know health-friendly methods for office work

Although recognised as a low-risk environment, office workers are increasingly subjected to health threats, most often to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and psychosocial risks . In response, DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) issued a...

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26/04/2019

Social partners sign a joint declaration to prevent MSDs in the hairdressing sector

The social partners Coiffure EU and UNI Europa within the framework of the European Social dialogue adopted a joint statement for the protection of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the hairdressing sector. The declaration aims at preventing...

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16/04/2019

The Foresight project raises awareness on digitalisation and its emerging OSH risks in a workshop in Norway

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Following the objectives of the Foresight project , EU-OSHA and its Focal Point in Norway organised a workshop to present the findings of the Foresight on new and emerging occupational safety and health (OSH) risks associated with digitalisation by...