OSH news
OiRA looks after healthcare professionals and social workers
The arrival of Covid-19 has brought increased attention to the existing dangers in workplaces for people employed in the human health care and social work sector.The sector’s main risks are biological, chemical and physical and also psychosocial due to issues…
Celebrating OiRA’s 10th anniversary in Latvia: spotlight on digital tools to manage OSH!
EU-OSHA's Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools in Latvia are celebrating their 10th anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, our focal point in the country, Valsts darba inspekcija, is organising a hybrid event on 29 May dedicated to exploring the…
Building safer workplaces for construction workers with OiRA
Builders, painters, roofers, carpenters, tilers, plumbers, scaffolders, electricians and other construction workers are exposed to a number of occupational risks, such as manual handling of loads, awkward positions, working in confined spaces, dealing with…
Climate Change: Impact on Occupational Safety and Health
An OSHwiki article highlights the significant impacts of climate change on human health and safety at work. From extreme weather conditions to higher ambient temperatures, the effects of climate change are far-reaching and varied. Exposure pathways differ…
‘Mental Health in all Policies’ includes prevention of work-related psychosocial risks
The “Mental Health in all Policies” Thematic Network released a joint statement urging EU and European countries to implement a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to mental health at local, regional, national and European levels. Signatories call for a ‘…
New OiRA tool "Desk work" launched in Belgium
On 12 May, our Belgian focal point SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation Sociale – FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg launches the new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool “Desk Work”. With many workers and students spending much of their…
Embracing diversity for healthier workplaces: European Diversity Month
The European Diversity Month, an initiative of the European Commission, is observed in May to shine a spotlight on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society. This year’s theme is centred around building bridges between…
How can we protect workers' health and wellbeing when dealing with hazardous medicinal products?
New guidance from the European Commission offers essential advice for both employers and workers on how to manage exposure to hazardous medicinal products (HMPs). HMPs may cause carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic (CMR) effects in workers exposed to them.…
German GBE-Bund presents key workplace health figures for World OSH Day
On the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work this 28 April the German Information System of the Federal Health Monitoring (GBE-Bund) has compiled a relevant set of national data and facts on occupational safety and health (OSH), from work…
Risk-free workplaces for healthy farm workers - start with OiRA!
Agriculture is among the most dangerous sectors in Europe. Farmers are exposed to a wide range of risks such as accidents involving machinery and livestock, handling of pesticides and other chemicals, vibration and noise, exposition to bad weather and…