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14/02/2019

An international comparison of the cost of work-related accidents and illnesses: publications in 25 languages

New estimates from an international project show that work-related accidents and illnesses cost the EU at least EUR 476 billion every year. The cost of work-related cancers alone amounts to EUR 119.5 billion. The summary of the main results and the...

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14/02/2019

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We thank you all for your loyal commitment to our monthly OSH newsletter and your interest in EU-OSHA’s projects and activities. We would like to continue having you as a subscriber. Under the new data protection regulation for EU Institutions and...

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13/02/2019

Research by Eurofound indicates employment growth in Europe

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) releases an analysis assessing the potential occupational and economic impact on the EU following the Paris Climate Agreement. Due to climate change, the...

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12/02/2019

European Parliament funds a pilot project in nutrition and physical activity

An EU-funded preparatory action reviewed scientific evidence and policies to help tackling challenges related to nutrition and physical activity, and to prevent non-communicable diseases among vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. The project...

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01/02/2019

EU Parliament and Council agree on updating EU rules to protect workers from cancer-causing chemicals

A deal updating EU rules to protect workers from exposure to carcinogenic and mutagenic substances was struck on Tuesday by Employment MEPs and the Romanian Presidency of the Council. The agreed text adds exposure limit values for five carcinogenic...

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22/01/2019

Launch of pilot test of ESENER-3

The European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks - ESENER - is an extensive survey that looks at how European workplaces manage safety and health risks in practice. The pilot test of ESENER-3 was launched on 17 January 2019. It will...

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18/01/2019

OiRA in the Slovenian Action Plan supporting the Resolution on the National Programme of Health and Safety at Work 2018-2027

The National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia in March 2018 adopted a Resolution on the National Programme of Health and Safety at work 2018-2027 . The first 3-year action plan (2018-2020) to implement that resolution has been adopted on 20...

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17/01/2019

The future of the (e)retail sector from an occupational safety and health point of view

Some of the possible occupational health implications for the e-retail workforce of the future are discussed in a recently published OSHwiki article. In order to meet the challenging demands of customers, e-retailers are increasingly automating,...

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20/12/2018

Stay safe on the road: identify the vehicle-related risks with OSH e-tools

Proven e-tools and projects to better manage road safety were presented during a seminar organised by EU-OSHA in September. A wide variety of situations at work can lead to occupational safety and health (OSH) risks related to professional transport...

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