OSH news

11/10/2017

Public consultation by the European Chemicals Agency

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launches today a public consultation on draft opinions for acrylonitrile, benzene and nickel and its compounds . The public consultation is open until 7 November (benzene/nickel) and 10 November (acrylonitrile)...

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10/10/2017

OSHwiki article in the spotlight: ISO standards in the area of the Ergonomics of the Physical Environment

International standards for the design and assessment of physical environments are produced by ISO TC159 SC5 and other ISO committees. ISO standards lead to the design of the physical environment for people. Among others, there are ISO standards for...

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09/10/2017

What impact does a lack of good OSH have on the economy?

“The economic case for good occupation al safety and health (OSH) is stronger than ever”, EU-OSHA’s Director Dr Christa Sedlatschek says in an article published in the Parliament Magazine . “Every effort invested in OSH, by public or private...

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06/10/2017

EU-OSHA presents results of a project on prevention of work-related diseases due to biological agents exposure

EU-OSHA has carried out a project to raise awareness on exposures to biological agents and the related health problems, and the lack of a systematic approach to workplace prevention regarding these risk factors at work. A workshop to present the...

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05/10/2017

World Teachers’ Day: workplace safety and health starts at school

On the World Teachers' Day, 5 October, we celebrate the role that teachers play in providing quality education for children and adults of all ages. Integrating occupational safety and health (OSH) into education is key for pupils and students to...

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04/10/2017

Call for abstracts for the 2nd International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health®

The Office for Total Worker Health ® within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) opens call for abstracts for the 2 nd International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health®. The Symposium, focused on the theme Work...

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03/10/2017

Join the CIOP-PIB “Signs of Work” media competition for young people

The Central Institute for Labour Protection (CIOP-PIB, Poland) has opened a new film and photography contest, titled “Signs of Work” (O!ZNAKI PRACY 2017). It is aimed at encouraging discussion on work safety related challenges and promoting artistic...

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03/10/2017

Spain: Raising awareness on mental health at work on the eve of the World Mental Health Day 2017

A workshop to create awareness about mental health at work takes place on 3 October 2017 in Madrid. The event is organised by the Confederación SALUD MENTAL ESPAÑA as part of the World Mental Health Day 2017, observed every year, on 10 October. 25%...

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02/10/2017

International Media Festival for Prevention 2017 – who are the winners?

The International Media Festival for Prevention, that took place in September at the World Congress for Safety and Health at Work in Singapore, attracted 235 entries from 38 countries. Nine entries - six films and three multimedia products - were...

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26/09/2017

It is the European Day of languages. Celebrate it with us!

At the initiative of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated on 26 September every year since 2001. Europe is rich in languages - there are over 200 European languages and many more spoken by citizens...