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Abroad
17/12/24
NETHERLANDS: health and safety for temporary workers remains a challenge
In November, 69% of the 172 companies inspected were in breach of the rules on working conditions for temporary workers. In addition, 12% were partially or totally closed due to serious risks, such as working at height or using dangerous machinery.
Standardization
17/12/24
A major development in the drafting of international standards: the mandatory adoption of OSDs
On 1 January 2025, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) will require the use of an online collaborative tool - OSD, for Online Standards Development - for the development of standards, from the preparatory stage through to publication, replacing the Word word processor frequently used until now.
Standardization
17/12/24
Safety and standardisation: focus on continuous handling equipment
Continuous handling systems go beyond simply moving objects. They include actions such as storage, production or order picking. Their use can lead to serious accidents. Preventing such accidents is a priority for the French Occupational Injuries and Diseases Branch (Branche AT/MP), which is playing an active role in standardisation work.
Abroad
10/12/24
SPAIN: new regulations to deal with climate risks
One month after storm Dana claimed the lives of 250 people, Spain is making changes to its labor laws, introducing "paid climatic leave", fleshing out collective agreements and introducing a right to information in the event of meteorological risk.
