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29/12/23

FRANCE: The essential SST 2022 report from the occupational injuries and diseases insurance scheme is online

The rate of accidents at work and occupational diseases has been on a downward trend for almost 15 years. This can partly be explained by changes in working patterns, in particular the use of teleworking. However, this is a statistical anomaly that is being investigated by the French Workers' Compensation Board.

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21/12/23

GERMANY: “We can and must use AI to make work safer”

“Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a significant impact on the world of work and occupational safety. We can and must use it to make work safer”, said Stefan Hussy, Director General of the German Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV), which is already using AI for a variety of purposes.

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29/11/23

FINLAND: Serious accidents at work are becoming less frequent

An analysis over two decades shows that there are fewer and fewer accidents at work and commuting accidents resulting in incapacity for work of more than 30 days, and that more and more accidents only result in short-term incapacity for work.

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24/11/23

SPAIN: analysis of workplace mortality between 2020 and 2022

The National Institute for Health and Safety at Work (INSST) has analysed the 572 fatal accidents at work (excluding commuting accidents, traffic accidents and accidents involving covids) that have been studied over the period 2020-2022. In addition to gaining a better understanding of the causes, the aim is to define appropriate measures to prevent any recurrence.

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15/11/23

SWEDEN: winter heralds increased risk of fall-related accidents at work

The drop in temperatures and the arrival of snow are leading to fears of a possible increase in falls outdoors, the most frequent cause of serious accidents at work. Between 2020 and 2021, around 2,700 such accidents were recorded, 2/3 of them between November and March.

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27/10/23

FRANCE: asbestos-related cancers of the larynx and ovary recognised as occupational diseases

The decree of 14 October 2023 “creates for the general social security scheme a table of occupational diseases relating to cancers of the larynx and ovary caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust”. This recognition will enable the workers concerned “to benefit from improved compensation and support”.

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27/10/23

BELGIUM: New interactive game to raise students’ awareness of carcinogens in the workplace

The SPF Employment is launching an interactive game as part of the European “Roadmap on Carcinogens” campaign to raise students' awareness of the dangers of carcinogenic substances in the workplace. Resources are also available for teachers.

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04/10/23

PORTUGAL: tax and social security exemptions for teleworking expenses

In mid-September, the government issued an ordonnance exempting teleworking employees from tax and social security contributions up to a maximum of €22 per month (for 22 working days), or €33 if a collective agreement is signed.

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29/09/23

SWEDEN: Serious accidents and long-term sick leave in the food industry

Workers in the food industry run a higher risk of serious accidents at work than other occupational groups. The average risk over the period 2017-2021 was 9.7 serious accidents at work per 1,000 employees. It was 15.5 for butchers and 8.9 for machine operators, who suffered the most serious accidents at work. Bakers and confectioners, although less affected, were still affected, with a rate of 5.3.

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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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