Abroad
14/12/21
BELGIUM: extension of the recognition of Covid-19 as occupational disease
If at least 5 people are victims of Covid-19 as a result of contamination in the same work area, they may be compensated for occupational disease.
News about EUROGIP and occupational risks in Europe
You will find here all the news concerning EUROGIP, health and safety at work from the point of view of Community bodies (directives, recommendations, strategic guidelines…) and standardisation, as well as examples of good practices in the prevention or insurance of accidents at work and occupational diseases in other countries.
Abroad
02/12/21
GERMANY: A majority of companies are coping with pandemic stress
A large majority of the 2,000 company managers interviewed by phone in June 2021 admitted that employees were facing stressful work situations as a result of the health crisis.
Abroad
01/12/21
BELGIUM: the new website of the Federal Network for Mental Health at Work
In order to combine their competences for an integrated approach to this problem, the FPS Social Security has set up the "Federal Network for Mental Health @work".
Abroad
17/11/21
NETHERLANDS: A campaign to encourage employers to assess risks
“Less absenteeism, fewer complaints, more job satisfaction? As an entrepreneur, take the first step towards a healthier and safer working environment for your employees.” This is the slogan of a campaign launched at the end of October by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
Abroad
17/11/21
GERMANY: domestic accident or accident at work?
A homeworker seriously injured in a boiler explosion has not been recognised as an accident at work. But things could change.
Abroad
26/10/21
DENMARK: What are the rules on working from home?
The possibility of doing part of one's work at home is becoming more and more common. The Danish Work Environment Authority therefore receives many questions from employers and employees about the rules that apply.
Abroad
25/10/21
FINLAND: increase in work-related accidents in 2021
According to its first forecasts, the Accident Insurance Centre (TVK) estimates the number of accidents at work at 93,000 and commuting accidents at 17,000 in 2021, i.e. an increase of 7% and 6.4% respectively compared to 2020.
Abroad
25/10/21
BELGIUM: Launch of a consultation on platform work
The Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue has just launched an online consultation on platform work with a view to drafting legislation in 2022. One of the topics is health and safety at work.
Abroad
29/09/21
FINLAND: Avaka pleads for an extension of accident insurance in case of telework
Akava, the Finnish Confederation of Trade Unions of Higher Education Employees, proposes to change the legislation to provide better coverage for teleworkers in case of accidents at work.
Abroad
29/09/21
SWEDEN: Survey on occupational health problems in 2020
One in three employees suffers from work-related health problems according to a new survey by the Swedish Work Environment Authority.
