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22/09/23

BELGIUM: what to expect from occupational illnesses in 2022

In 2022, around 38,500 people received compensation for permanent disability due to an occupational disease. And nearly 13,000 workers (private sector and provincial or local administrations, APL) filed a claim for compensation; 211 deaths were recognised, 73% of which were due to asbestos, 17% to silicosis and 10% to other diseases. These are the findings of the Fedris “Statistical Report on Occupational Diseases” 2022.

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22/09/23

SPAIN: trade unions worry about the consequences of post-summer “ergophobia

Going back to work after the summer holidays can be a source of stress and anxiety for some people. The UGT trade union confederation is trying to raise awareness of “post-holiday syndrome” and “ergophobia”, the irrational and exaggerated fear of work.

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22/09/23

FINLAND: the number of accidents at work rose in 2021

In 2021, more than 91,159 accidents at work occurred in Finland, around 4,500 more than in 2020. As in the previous year, construction workers (10,787), care and health service workers (9,367) and machine shop and foundry workers (7,162) were most affected.

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25/08/23

SWEDEN: over 2.3 million euros for environmental and occupational health research

To make a long-term contribution to a good working environment in private companies, municipalities and regions, with fewer accidents at work and health problems, Afa Försäkring is investing in research programs every year. Recently, SEK 28 million (over 2.34 million euros) were allocated to eight projects that will run until 2026

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24/08/23

EUROGIP Report on Working in extreme heat and heatwaves translated partially into Japanese

Following the publication of EUROGIP report: “Working in extreme heat and heatwaves: what legislation and preventive measures at international...

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04/08/23

GERMANY: a first in terms of recognition of a work-related mental disorder

A case of post-traumatic stress disorder was recognised as an occupational disease for the first time in Germany in June 2023. The case involves an ambulance driver who has been suffering from this disorder since 2016, after being exposed to a number of traumatic experiences in the course of his work.

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04/08/23

AUSTRIA: Labour inspectorate tackles violence in the workplace

In 2023-2024, the Labour Inspectorate's priority objective is to support companies in protecting employees against violence in the workplace and to deal with incidents appropriately.

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04/08/23

DENMARK: updated guidelines on occupational diseases

The Work Environment Authority has updated the guidance relating to cases of occupational diseases notified on or after 1 January 2005. The 18th edition of this guidance applies from 1 July 2023.

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26/06/23

DENMARK: campaign against digital harassment in the workplace

These include threats and other offensive behaviour such as unpleasant and derogatory comments, blackmail, hate messages, harassment, including sexual harassment, etc. Digital harassment via e-mail, telephone, websites and social media has affected 28% of employees over the past 12 months, according to data from the National Observatory of the Working Environment for Employees (NOA-L).

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19/06/23

SWEDEN: new report on serious occupational injuries and long-term sick leave

According to Afa Försäkring's 2023 report, which has just been published, the total number of serious accidents at work increased in 2021, returning to the same level as in 2019, with 2.6 accidents per 1,000 employees compared with 2.4 in 2020. The risk of long-term sick leave has also increased.

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