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09/09/22

FRANCE: Differential evolution of occupational injuries between women and men since 2001

Based on the most recent data from the French Occupational injuries insurance, the National Agency for the Improvement of Working Conditions (Anact) presents a statistical snapshot of occupational injuries in France by gender between 2001 and 2019. Women and men are not in the same boat…

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31/08/22

BELGIUM: 3 diseases added to the list of occupational diseases

By Royal Decree published on 9 August 2022, these three occupational diseases are added to the Belgian list: ovarian cancer caused by asbestos; uveal melanoma caused by optical radiation from welding; systemic sclerosis caused by inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica.

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26/08/22

GERMANY: Almost 230,000 work-related Covid-19 cases since 2020

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the social accident insurances (BG and UK) have received more than 350,000 reports of work-related Covid-19. They have recognized the occupational nature of the pathology in more than 228,600 cases. Since the beginning of 2022, the figures are higher than in 2021.

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26/08/22

DENMARK: Towards a reform of the occupational injury compensation system?

The government's ambition is to reach an agreement as soon as possible on a new reform of compensation for occupational injuries. The aim is to encourage more people to return to work, to reduce the time taken to process cases and to ensure higher compensation.

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22/08/22

SWEDEN: all about commuting accidents

According to Afa Försäkring's new statistical report, more than 15,000 commuting accidents occurred in 2019 and 2020, mainly due to falls or cycling accidents. With differences between women and men.

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01/08/22

SPAIN: The Ministry of Labour publishes a guide on the use of algorithms

Written by a group of experts, the practical guide on the use of algorithms in the workplace published by the Ministry of Labour details the obligations of employers and the information that workers can request.

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11/07/22

NETHERLANDS: Covid-19 is the most reported occupational disease in 2021

With 1,866 cases, the most frequently reported occupational diseases in 2021 are infectious and respiratory diseases due to Covid-19. It is estimated that there are 88 reports per 100,000 employees.

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11/07/22

NETHERLANDS: three occupational diseases soon to be compensated as such

A new scheme will compensate victims of three serious occupational diseases related to exposure to hazardous substances. At present, there is no specific insurance against occupational diseases in the Netherlands.

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24/06/22

SWEDEN: sharp increase in work-related injuries between 2020 and 2021

Between 2020 and 2021, the number of accidents at work with time off increased by 23% and the number of occupational diseases by 48%. This increase is largely linked to the pandemic.

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17/06/22

DENMARK: campaign to combat dust on building sites

Dust from any source is very common on construction sites. It is dangerous to health when it enters the lungs. The Danish Working Environment Authority's communication and inspection campaign is therefore aimed at alerting craftsmen to the preventive measures they need to take or face immediate injunction.

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