Abroad
16/06/21
IRELAND: a code of good practices on the right to disconnect
While there is no legislation in place, the government published a Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect on 1 April 2021.
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
04/06/21
BELGIUM: a portal to support the well-being of carers
Because “Our heroes also need to recharge their batteries”, a new portal offers healthcare providers scientific guidance, practical advice and suggestions to support their mental and other well-being.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
04/06/21
AUSTRIA: an update on the Covid-19
By the end of May 2021, AUVA reported 11,198 cases of Covid-19, of which: 1,822 were recognised under occupational risk insurance, 986 were refused, 1,042 were closed without a final decision and 7,348 are still open.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
07/05/21
DENMARK: One in two cases of work-related Covid not reported
According to FOA, the 3rd largest trade union in the country, which represents mainly municipal and regional workers, only 5% of those infected with the coronavirus at work have declared it as an occupational injury to the competent authority.
Abroad
29/04/21
GERMANY: Skin cancer, the number one occupational disease in construction
What was the most common occupational disease in construction in 2020? Skin cancer caused by natural ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Employees in civil engineering and the road construction industry as well as roofers and carpenters are particularly affected.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
19/04/21
FINLAND: 304 cases of Covid-19 recognised as occupational diseases
At the end of March, out of 355 applications for recognition, the Accident Compensation Commission (TAKO) recognised 304 cases of occupational diseases. About 90% were diagnosed in health care workers, mostly nurses.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
15/04/21
BELGIUM: Covid-19 and oxygen risks
The increased need for oxygen in hospitals for the treatment of Covid-19 patients also leads to a higher risk of chemical accidents and fires. Beswic, the Belgian Knowledge Centre on Well-being at Work, presents various publications dealing with this issue.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
06/04/21
AUSTRIA: record drop in work-related injuries during pandemic
In 2020, the confinements imposed by the coronavirus pandemic resulted in an unprecedented contraction in employment levels and a historic 60% drop in work-related claims compared to 2019.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
23/03/21
GERMANY: Health crisis reflected in workplace claims in 2020
The Covid-19 epidemic has clearly impacted the occupational accident rate in 2020. Thus, accidents at work (760,369) decreased by 12.8% compared to 2019 and commuting accidents by 18.2%. On the other hand, declarations and recognised cases of occupational diseases are clearly on the rise.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
23/03/21
SWEDEN: dramatic increase in occupational diseases reporting in 2020
According to provisional statistics published by the Swedish Work Environment Authority, occupational disease notifications increased by 86% in 2020 compared to 2019. These figures are largely explained by the ongoing pandemic.
