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…
Heat at work: rising risks demand workplace action
More workers are being exposed to excessive heat, while workplace prevention measures do not always reflect the scale of the risk. Heat exposure must be treated as a serious occupational safety and health issue, one that requires risk assessment and an action…
Extreme heat puts workers at risk. OiRA can help.
As heatwaves intensify across Europe, heat exposure is becoming a serious threat to workers’ health. The Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool on heat and cold helps companies assess thermal hazards and identify appropriate preventive measures. …
EPOH launches European competency framework for occupational hygienists
The European Platform for Occupational Hygiene (EPOH) has launched a Europe-wide initiative to harmonise the competencies expected of occupational hygienists. EPOH’s new competency framework aims to improve comparability between countries, support professional…
New call for tenders in the field communication and stakeholder engagement
Get ready to submit a tender for the provision of high-quality communication and promotion services, as well as for the management of relations with stakeholder and the media at EU level. The successful tenderer will provide strategic advice on communication,…
Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU
From July to December 2026, Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, taking on a central role in steering the EU’s legislative and policy agenda. The Irish Presidency will focus on three key priorities: competitiveness, values and…
2025 in review: EU-OSHA driving safer and healthier workplaces
The 2025 Consolidated Annual Activity Report (CAAR) highlights EU-OSHA’s strong contribution to EU policy priorities and sets the foundation for delivering on its strategic objectives. The Agency delivered 96% of its planned work programme and used 95% of its…
First Management Board meeting at new EU-OSHA premises marks move closer to citizens and workplaces
The 16–17 June Management Board meeting takes place at Bilbao’s B Accelerator Tower (BAT), EU-OSHA’s future headquarters from September. The BAT is a leading innovation hub, bringing together start-ups, corporate and public actors, creating a dynamic…
Managers at the frontline of tackling psychosocial risks
Managers play a vital role in creating safe, healthy and supportive workplaces. A new OSHwiki article explores how managers can help prevent and manage psychosocial risks by recognising workplace risk factors, supporting open communication, involving workers…
Taiwanese authorities visit EU-OSHA to discuss OSH topics of mutual interest
On 15 June 2026, EU-OSHA welcomed a delegation comprising, among others, representatives from the Taiwan Ministry of Labor and the Taiwan Occupational Safety and Health Administration to its headquarters in Bilbao, Spain. Following opening remarks by…