OSH news
Regions and cities urge action for fair working conditions in agriculture
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) adopted an opinion calling for stronger labour protections and better conditions for Europe’s agricultural workers. The opinion addresses critical challenges facing the sector, including the decline of family…
Six OiRA tools developed to protect butchers in the meat industry
Workers in the meat industry face numerous risks at work, from cuts due to working with knives to thermal risks from handling frozen pieces of meat and musculoskeletal disorders because of static standing postures and manual handling of loads. To make…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Taking action at work
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women highlights, every 25 November, the urgency of combating this human rights violation. This year’s focus draws attention to the escalation of gender-based violence, pointing up that, every 10…
Workplace accidents in the EU rose by 3% in 2022, fatalities declined
Eurostat reports nearly 2.97 million non-fatal workplace accidents in the EU in 2022, a 3% increase from the 2.88 million recorded in 2021. This rise is attributed to the economic restart following the COVID-19 pandemic slowdown. Despite the rise in non-…
EU-OSHA at the International Labour Congress: Shaping work in the 21st century
The International Labour Congress, taking place on 13-14 November in Madrid, aims to develop specific proposals for coordinated transnational action to promote labour rights. It brings together labour ministers of countries such as Romania, Slovenia,…
Study on return to work for cancer patients and survivors
A new study, part of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan quality-of-life pillar, highlights policies and frameworks to protect workers with cancer and points out the remaining gaps and challenges they face. The study maps existing measures across EU Member…
EU-OSHA is looking for trainees
We are now accepting traineeship applications from nationals of EU Member States, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein! This is a unique chance to work from our headquarters in Bilbao, making a positive impact on workplace safety across Europe. Positions…
Managing psychosocial risks in the digital workplace: Key findings and solutions
EU-OSHA has partnered with the Joint Research Centre to publish the report ‘Digitalisation and workers wellbeing: The impact of digital technologies on work-related psychosocial risks', which explores the opportunities and challenges related to occupational…
Launching a new OiRA tool for agriculture in Belgium
As of today, agriculture and horticulture companies in Belgium can easily conduct risk assessments using a new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool. This e-tool is presented to agriculture experts and trade union representatives at an event in Mollem…
Upcoming training on stress prevention at work
PsyHealth worXs! is a free 6-week online training that guides learners step-by-step through the process of conducting a psychosocial risk assessment. All information is presented in short, self-paced sessions, accessible from any location. Each week, the…