In memoriam: Finn Sheye
With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Finn Sheye on 19 August 2026. During his time working as a Danish government expert at the European Commission, Finn played an important role in the setting up of EU-OSHA. In 1996 he helped establish the…
New call for tenders for the provision of ICT services
We are launching a new call for tenders for the provision of the following specialised ICT services: project management support, Plone maintenance and Microsoft maintenance and developments. The successful contractor will support EU-OSHA with the…
Behind the screen: protecting the mental health of online content reviewers
Online content reviewers help keep digital spaces safer, but the work can come at a high psychological cost. Repeated exposure to disturbing content, combined with intense workloads, algorithmic monitoring and precarious working conditions, can increase the…
Back to school with OiRA for healthier workplaces in education
High workloads, emotional demands and exposure to violence can put teachers and other education staff under considerable strain. For schools and education institutions, the start of the school year is a timely moment to take stock of these pressures alongside…
We’re hiring: Procurement Officer
EU-OSHA is looking for an enthusiastic teammate with a passion for public procurement to join its Procurement Team in Bilbao, Spain. The three-year contract (with the possibility of renewal) involves managing procurement procedures and the receipt of tenders,…
How EU countries are tackling psychosocial risks at work
Workplaces in Europe have changed significantly in recent decades, from the digitalisation of work to the expansion of certain sectors. Alongside these changes, psychosocial risks (PSRs) at work have been on the rise. But how is this reflected in national…
New on OSHwiki: gender equality and workplace psychosocial risks
Gender can influence both the psychosocial risks to which workers are exposed and the way in which these risk factors affect them. This is the focus of this latest OSHwiki article. The concentration of women and men in different sectors and positions within…
New call for tenders: OSH overview on cardiovascular diseases
We are inviting tenders for a comprehensive study on occupational safety and health (OSH) focusing on the prevention of work-related cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), return to work after a CVD, and the retention of workers with chronic CVDs. The successful…
EU Directive revision to better protect workers from hazardous substances
Occupational exposure to hazardous substances remains one of the most serious risks to workers’ health in the EU, with about 120,000 work-related cancer cases and approximately 80,000 fatalities annually. The sixth revision of the Directive on carcinogens,…
Build your OSH and labour inspection skills with ITCILO courses
The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) is offering various courses on occupational safety and health (OSH) and labour inspection for the second semester of 2026, including online, free, and self-guided options. The…