Our new report synthesises evidence from multiple national studies to provide a critical overview of how labour inspectorates and prevention services support occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance. Based on country reports - including 31 case studies from Germany, Ireland, Norway, Poland and Portugal - it identifies common patterns, innovative practices and shared...
To mark International Women’s Day, we are publishing five case studies presenting interventions to prevent psychosocial risks from a gender perspective. They highlight initiatives from the Netherlands, where over one in five women reported experiencing inappropriate behaviour at work, alongside examples from Denmark, Spain and Sweden. Another case study examines the experiences...
We have revamped our dangerous substances e-tool to support workplaces across multiple sectors to identify chemical risks. With an improved interface, the tool guides users through chemical risk assessments and provides downloadable, tailored recommendations. It contributes to safer decision-making and is available in eight national versions (Austria, Estonia, Iceland...
Data from EU-OSHA’s fourth European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER 2024) is now available through the data visualisation tool. The interactive tool allows users to filter results by topic and preferred chart type, and to explore statistics by sector, establishment size and/or country in an engaging way. According to the first findings of the latest...
EU-OSHA’s OSH Barometer data visualisation tool now includes new figures on the topics of psychosocial risks and digitalisation risks, drawn from our recent OSH Pulse Survey 2025 (data from the OSH Pulse 2022 are also included). Discover worker-reported trends on time pressure, poor communication, job insecurity and more. See how these challenges are addressed through awareness...
To mark World Cancer Day 2026, EU-OSHA highlights its contribution to the 5 th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) developed by the World Health Organization. ECAC5 sets out 14 evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle, environment (including cancer-causing factors at work), and medical prevention. Although cancer is a leading cause of death in the EU, around...
New EU rules under the One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) package are set to harmonise chemical safety assessments and shorten the gap between identifying risks and taking regulatory action, ensuring faster, better protection of human health and the environment. Led by the European Chemicals Agency, the initiative will integrate chemical data into a single Common Data...
Did you know that 75% of workplace cancers in the EU are linked to asbestos? The European Commission has introduced new measures to protect workers from this cancer-causing substance. Updated guidelines and a revised list of occupational diseases aim to reduce asbestos exposure and lower cancer risks. The guidelines offer clear, structured advice, developed with EU-OSHA’s...
Missed the Healthy Workplaces Summit 2025 on digital workplaces? Don't worry - you can still catch up on our flagship event marking the successful conclusion of our three-year campaign to promote safe and healthy workplaces in the digital era. The event summary highlights key insights from the panel discussions, thematic sessions and the Good Practice Awards ceremony. Topics...
Discover EU-OSHA’s latest research project on how climate change impacts occupational safety and health. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, air pollution and UV radiation are creating new risks for workers. Learn about affected sectors, policy responses, and practical guidance for prevention. Stay tuned for upcoming publications and practical guidance to help workplaces...