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16/09/2021

How to use OiRA tools to prevent musculoskeletal disorders

Risk assessment is an essential first step in the prevention of occupational accidents and work-related health problems. To make this process easier, EU-OSHA developed OiRA — an Online Interactive Risk Assessment, which has been already in use since...

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14/09/2021

Covid-19 health impacts and recognition as a work-related health outcome

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Health effects of Covid-19 on workers and in particular, Long Covid is the topic of a virtual event taking place on 27 September. EU-OSHA national focal points, EU Commission, institutions and social partner representatives gather online to discuss...

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13/09/2021

Campaign partners come together to tackle MSDs in Social Services

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are highly prevalent among the social care workforce in Europe, with nearly half of workers reporting suffering from backache or upper limb disorders.

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10/09/2021

Assessing work-related risks with OiRA: let the numbers speak

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National OiRA partners from all over Europe are constantly working on developing tools and making them known to the companies. Be up-to-date on which tools are soon to come! The recently published Power Point Presentation gives an overview of number...

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10/09/2021

Campaigning for healthy workplaces: follow our promotion calendar!

Do you know that the Healthy Workplaces ‘Lighten the Load’ campaign is organised into a set of priority areas ? They are promoted through special communication actions and promotion packs along the two full year’s cycle of the campaign. This is a...

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09/09/2021

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Psychosocial risk factors for MSDs and prevention

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Psychosocial risk factors are a significant cause of ill-health in many workplaces. As well as their adverse effect on mental well-being they can also contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The global COVID-19 pandemic is...

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07/09/2021

Stay safe in the classroom with OiRA tools

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Teachers face psychosocial as well as physical risks, whether at pre-school, primary, secondary or university level. Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools are available to help identify hazards and the most suitable preventive actions...

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03/09/2021

Intensive risk assessment training with OiRA in Lithuania

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Our Lithuanian focal point is organising three seminars on 8, 16 and 22 September to demonstrate how the Online Interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools can help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) assess and manage work-related risks. The...

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02/09/2021

Film screenings highlight the issue of working conditions for temporary and migrant workers

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Two Heathy Workplaces Film Award screenings are being organised in Austria and Romania in September, both of which focus on key occupational safety and health (OSH) issues for seasonal, temporary and migrant workers. These groups are considered as...

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25/08/2021

Latvia: assessing workplace risks, always up to date with OiRA

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Earthworks and outdoor construction companies in Latvia can use the recently updated and tailored OiRA tools to manage occupational risks in their sectors. Thanks to our proactive OiRA partner - the State Labour Inspectorate of the Republic of...

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How to use OiRA tools to prevent musculoskeletal disorders

Covid-19 health impacts and recognition as a work-related health outcome

Campaign partners come together to tackle MSDs in Social Services

Assessing work-related risks with OiRA: let the numbers speak

Campaigning for healthy workplaces: follow our promotion calendar!

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Psychosocial risk factors for MSDs and prevention

Stay safe in the classroom with OiRA tools

Intensive risk assessment training with OiRA in Lithuania

Film screenings highlight the issue of working conditions for temporary and migrant workers

Latvia: assessing workplace risks, always up to date with OiRA

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