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July 2026
Occupational Safety and Health News – Europe
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Preventing psychosocial risks in practice: new cross-sector case studies highlight what works
Nine new EU-OSHA case studies provide inspiring real-world examples of how workplaces across Europe are turning awareness into action to support mental health — the focus of the upcoming Healthy Workplaces Campaign ‘Together for mental health at work’. Six case studies feature national or...
Turning data into action: new case studies showcase practical applications of the OSH Barometer
Two new EU-OSHA case studies show how different occupational safety and health (OSH) actors can use the OSH Barometer data visualisation tool to turn workplace data into practical action. The case studies follow two fictional characters, Maria, an OSH delegate for a construction workers’ union...
OiRA - Online interactive Risk Assessment
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. These may include adapting work...
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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 security. In the area of...
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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 plan for effective prevention. This...
Open calls for tenders
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, prepare copy for publications and...
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New technologies and prevention of occupational risks related to climate change: the case of heat
This discussion paper examines how climate change is increasing heat-related occupational safety and health risks, particularly for outdoor and physically demanding work. It reviews existing prevention measures and analyses the potential role of new technologies, including digital wearables...
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New EU agreement strengthens protection from carcinogens at work
Once formally adopted, the strengthened Directive can avert around 1,700 cases of lung cancer and 19,000 work-related illnesses over the next 40 years .
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