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19/03/25

AUSTRIA: an accident while travelling on an e-scooter is excluded from accident insurance

The Austrian Supreme Court recently upheld the decision of the legal accident insurance that an accident that occurred in February 2023 while commuting on an e-scooter could not be considered an accident at work. The reason given is that this means of transport is ‘generally not accepted or safe’.

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Abroad

07/03/25

FINLAND: rise in workplace accidents in 2024

In 2024, the number of occupational accidents (OI) in Finland reached 115,000 cases among employees, including 24,000 commuting accidents. Compared with the previous year, this represents a 4% increase in occupational accidents and a 10% rise in commuting accidents. The frequency rate of occupational accidents also increased, reaching 25.4 cases per million hours worked, compared with 24.6 in 2023.

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Abroad

27/02/25

GERMANY: a guide to better management of ageing in the workplace

In response to the ageing workforce, the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has published the first edition of the Later Life Workplace Index (LLWI).

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Abroad

13/02/25

FINLAND: AI to reduce caregivers’ workloads

Thanks to a new solution that uses voice recognition and artificial intelligence (AI), the time spent recording care tasks has been reduced from 45' daily to 20', equivalent to 6% of working time. "We need to have the courage to embrace new technologies so that our skilled staff can focus on what machines can't replace: meeting people," says Minna Nissinen, Business Development Manager at Attendo behind the solution.

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Abroad

05/02/25

ITALY: review of occupational injuries in the health sector

The latest issue of the statistical review Dati INAIL, published by the National institute of occupational accident insurance (INAIL), reveals key data relating to accidents at work and occupational illnesses in the health and social action sector.

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Abroad

29/01/25

SWEDEN: What is the risk of suicide among men according to their occupational group?

Published on December 18, 2024, a new Swedish study has identified the occupational groups most at risk of suicidal behavior. To do this, researchers at the University of Göteborg followed over 1.5 million Swedish male workers aged 25 to 65 between 2002 and 2019.

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Abroad

21/01/25

GERMANY: Three new occupational diseases recognised

Under a new regulation adopted on 11 December 2024, three new diseases have been added to the list of occupational diseases and may be recognised as such under certain conditions. These are damage to the shoulder rotator cuff, gonarthrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Abroad

13/01/25

FRANCE: The essential 2023 report from the occupational injuries insurance scheme is online

The 2023 Key Features - Health and safety in the workplace provides an overview of the key figures for the general scheme relating to accidents at work, commuting accidents and occupational diseases. It also looks at compensation for victims and provides data on the Branch, such as the financial balance sheet and the prevention measures implemented.

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Abroad

23/12/24

GERMANY: Fatal accidents at work and commuting accidents at their lowest level in 2023

In its report on 2023, the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) presents trends in employment, accidents at work and occupational illnesses, pensions and incapacity for work. Taking all years together, the number of fatal accidents at work and commuting accidents has never been so low.

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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 related to working at height or using dangerous machinery.

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