The Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health (NIVA) is launching two new training courses for researchers, practitioners and specialists in the field of occupational health and safety (OSH): 1. Digitalization, Automation, AI and the Future...
The heavy metals lead, arsenic, manganese and mercury are considered as the most neurotoxic agents. Exposure to plant protection products and biocides can impact plethora of severe neurological diseases. This new OSHwiki article provides a general overview of...
Odborníci na BOZP museli prispôsobiť svoju činnosť meniacim sa podmienkam, aby boli aj naďalej prínosom. V novom diskusnom dokumente sa skúma význam útvarov pre prevenciu pri podpore dodržiavania noriem BOZP v Európskej únii. Identifikujú sa medzery v znalostiach a základné otázky pre odborníkov na BOZP spolu s výzvami pre politiku a výskum. Ako vyplýva z analýzy výsledkov...
OSHwiki, naša kolaboratívna online encyklopédia informácií o bezpečnosti a ochrane zdravia pri práci (BOZP), bola prepracovaná a teraz je pre používateľov prístupnejšia. Vďaka novému vzhľadu, prístupu k obsahu a vylepšenej navigácii je teraz ešte ľahšie nájsť informácie, ktoré potrebujete: môžete ich vyhľadávať podľa tém alebo kľúčových slov. Nájdete v nej relevantný a...
OSH professionals need a multidisciplinary background to successfully operate in the broad field of Occupational Safety and Health. The Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) offers a wide range of online and face-to-face courses on...
Úlohou inšpektorátov práce je prostredníctvom systémov pokút a štandardizovaných opatrení podporovať dodržiavanie požiadaviek bezpečnosti a ochrany zdravia pri práci v Európskej únii. Súčasťou týchto systémov sú inšpekcie na mieste, ktoré inšpektori práce vykonávajú s cieľom monitorovať a presadzovať vnútroštátne právne predpisy, ako aj stratégie súvisiace s prevenciou úrazov a...
Remote work has been primarily enabled by advances in digital development that narrowed down distance allowing workers to communicate and perform tasks from nearly anywhere. The introduction of elements of mobility and flexibility, of working wherever and...
New OSH monitoring systems can track a wide variety of workplace risks using digital technologies to collect and analyse data. They help workers and OSH professionals manage these hazards, making workplaces safer. However, it is important to understand how...
If you are keen to learn how to prevent diseases and injuries caused by working conditions in developing countries, a training provided by the University of Bergen might be for you. This course offers an opportunity to explore the tasks and structure of...
Effective risk assessment is key to developing a safe and healthy workplace; however, micro and small enterprises (MSEs) can face numerous challenges. The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA), together with the Greek national focal point, will...
How can social media help us raise awareness of occupational safety and health (OSH)? Which are the most important rules when using social media for OSH purposes? An OSHwiki article guides us through the key principles when communicating and connecting with...
The World Congress on Safety and Health at Work takes place from 27 - 30 November 2023 in Sydney, Australia, under the motto ‘Shape Change’. Co-hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and...
Každý mesiac si tisíce odberateľov v celej Európe prečítajú viacjazyčný prehľad online správ o bezpečnosti a ochrane zdravia pri práci (BOZP) prostredníctvom nášho elektronického spravodajcu OSHmail. Chceli by sme sa poďakovať všetkým našim odberateľom za dôveru, ich neustály záujem o BOZP a motiváciu spolupracovať s nami pri podpore bezpečnejších a zdravších pracovísk v Európe...
COVID-19 symptoms lasting more than four weeks after the infection is gone are generally called Long Covid. This condition can affect nearly every organ system with very different effects including respiratory, neurocognitive, metabolic, cardiovascular, and...
Ako môžu podniky z 30 rôznych odvetví zaručiť bezpečnosť a ochranu zdravia na pracovisku pre svojich zamestnancov? Chorvátsko má na to odpoveď vďaka zanietenej práci ministerstva práce, dôchodkového systému, rodiny a sociálnych vecí, ktoré je vnútroštátnym partnerom projektu on-line interaktívneho hodnotenia rizík (projektu OiRA). Lakovači automobilov, predavači kvetov a pekári...
Our OSHwiki article offers various measures and technical solutions to prevent falls from heights at the workplace and rescue procedures if an accident occurs. It outlines some low-risk solutions such as collective and personal fall protection, as well as the...
The non-binding guidelines are prepared by the Advisory Committee for Safety and Health at Work (ACSH). The ACSH is a tripartite body and assists the EU Commission in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of activities in the field of OSH. The guidelines are intended to ensure a greater...
On 5 July 2021 the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) organised an online symposium to discuss the new EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2021-2027. The event addressed major questions about the future in one of...
