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OSHmail 285

July 2026

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Prevenção dos riscos psicossociais na prática: novos estudos de caso intersetoriais destacam o que funciona

Nove novos estudos de caso da EU-OSHA apresentam exemplos inspiradores da vida real sobre a forma como os locais de trabalho em toda a Europa estão a transformar a sensibilização em ação para apoiar a saúde mental — o tema central da próxima Campanha «Locais de Trabalho Saudáveis» intitulada...

Maria, an OSH delegate for a construction workers’ union, and Alex, a policy officer at the European Parliament, showing how the OSH Barometer helps interpret EU and national trends to support policymakers, OSH professionals, companies and social partners.

Transformar dados em ação: novos estudos de caso apresentam aplicações práticas do Barómetro de SST

Dois novos estudos de caso da EU-OSHA mostram de que forma diferentes intervenientes no domínio da saúde e segurança no trabalho (SST) podem utilizar a ferramenta de visualização de dados do Barómetro de SST para transformar os dados do local de trabalho em ações práticas. Os estudos de caso...

OiRA - Online interactive Risk Assessment

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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...

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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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Novas tecnologias e prevenção dos riscos profissionais relacionados com as alterações climáticas: o caso do calor

Este documento de reflexão analisa a forma como as alterações climáticas estão a aumentar os riscos para a saúde e segurança no trabalho relacionados com o calor, em especial no caso de trabalhos ao ar livre e de grande exigência física. Passa em revista as medidas de prevenção existentes e...

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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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