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26/08/24

GERMANY: when AI helps to better prevent risks

The BG BAU (construction sector insurance association) received the “Leadership and Digital Transformation” award for its innovative project, which uses an artificial intelligence (AI) application for the targeted prevention of accidents at work in companies most in need of advice.

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23/08/24

FINLAND: find out more about the occupational injury insurance system

In Finland, insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases is compulsory and forms part of the Social security system. However, unlike in most European countries, the administration is entrusted to private insurance companies.

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21/08/24

FINLAND: analysis of work-related accidents in industry

A detailed analysis of accidents at work in industry shows that their frequency has been declining for a long time and that the trend will continue: from 44.6 accidents per million hours worked in 2005 to 23.5 in 2023.

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Abroad

19/08/24

FRANCE: heatwaves now covered by the bad weather scheme

Under a decree that came into force on 30 June 2024, heatwaves are finally recognised as grounds for temporary unemployment due to bad weather in the construction sector. This system, activated by decision of the employer or site manager, is designed in particular to protect workers.

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19/08/24

BELGIUM: Social partners’ priorities for prevention and protection at work

Prevention services, occupational medicine, work incapacity, etc. The social partners in the High Council for Prevention and Protection at Work have announced their priorities for 2024-2029 in terms of well-being at work. The Council is set up within the Federal Public Service for Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue.

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31/07/24

ITALY: towards a points-based safety licence?

Following the example of the demerit driving licence, where the number of demerits decreases with the number of offences committed, the Italian government wants to introduce a demerit safety licence, initially for construction companies, with a possible extension to other sectors later.

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Abroad

03/07/24

GREECE: emergency measures to deal with heat stress among private sector workers

Following the publication of a weather service warning of high temperatures forecast for 12 and 13 June 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security issued a circular to employers on 11 June on “Emergency measures to combat heat stress among workers in the private sector” for employers.

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03/07/24

GERMANY: The importance of reporting traumatic events at work

A colleague falls off a ladder. A nurse is stopped and threatened. A train driver hits a cyclist crossing the tracks at high speed. These incidents can cause trauma and feelings of fear, powerlessness and guilt. They need to be reported in order to provide support for those affected.

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Abroad

27/06/24

AUSTRIA: More accidents at work and on the way to work in 2023

According to data published by the Austrian Social insurance for occupational injuries (AUVA) in mid-June, 145,748 claims were registered last year, broken down as follows 29,866 accidents (at work and and students), 13,062 commuting accidents and 2,820 cases of occupational diseases. While the number of accidents (at work and on the way to work) has increased, the number of occupational diseases has decreased compared to 2022.

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27/06/24

GERMANY: in 2023, the number of fatal accidents at work and commuting accidents was lower than ever before

The number of accidents at work in 2023 to declare was lower than in 2019: 783,426 compared with 871,547. This is a record number if we exclude the years 2020 to 2022, which were heavily influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of fatal accidents at work and on the way to work was also at an all-time low, and the number of occupational diseases reported and recognised fell sharply.

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