OSH news
OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Journalism and psychosocial risk factors
This OSHwiki article gives an overview of how journalists are exposed to psychosocial risks which can impact on their mental and physical health and well-being, causing illness and absence from work. It also defines what the psychosocial risk factors are,…
OiRA at the service of petrol station workers
Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation is key to maintain workers from the petrol station industry safe and healthy. Apart from exposure to highly flammable dangerous substances, they may experience accidents like trips,…
Guiding professionals through the OiRA tools prepared for Lithuania
Lithuania has been proactive in developing several Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools to support risks assessments tailored to the specific needs of its diverse economic sectors. Currently, tools have been created for 24 distinct industries,…
Last call for entries: Good Practice Awards, take part in the digital world of work!
Organised by our national focal points, the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards recognise organisations that demonstrate innovative approaches to occupational safety and health (OSH) risks and worker well-being related to the introduction of digital…
AI and worker safety: what do the experts say?
Artificial Intelligence's (AI) potential to reshape work organisation and automate repetitive, hazardous tasks was a key focus in a recent interview with Maurizio Curtarelli, featured on the blog Reshaping Work. Topics discussed included the implications of…
ITCILO courses on OSH and labour inspection
The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation (ITCILO) is organising a series of courses in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH) and labour inspection for the second half of 2024. The training courses will be offered…
OSHwiki article in the spotlight: Return to work after common mental health disorders
This OSHwiki article explores the key concepts of Return to Work (RTW) and Common Mental Health Disorders (CMD). It emphasizes the importance of timely and effective RTW interventions for workers who have taken sick leave due to CMD, such as depression…
Ensuring safety in mining and quarrying: introducing OiRA tools
The mining and quarrying industry is considered a high-risk sector. Workers are exposed to life threatening hazards like explosions, fire, working in confined spaces and many more. In parallel, they also must face high physical workload, and are exposed to…
Shaping a more digital, sustainable and healthier future for all
12 August marks International Youth Day 2024, celebrating worldwide the engagement and participation of young people in today’s global society. Under this year’s theme From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, the aim is to…
PuntoSicuro explores advanced robotics and AI with EU-OSHA expert
EU-OSHA media partner PuntoSicuro conducted an interview with Dr. Maurizio Curtarelli, Senior Research Project Manager in the Prevention and Research Unit at the Agency. The interview particularly focuses on advanced robotic and AI-based systems. In…