Abroad
16/06/21
DENMARK: Modification of the list of occupational diseases with regard to asthma
As of 1 July 2021 and the entry into force of the implementing decrees, the list of occupational diseases...
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
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...
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...
Abroad
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
