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02/08/21

Body and hazard mapping in the prevention of MSDs

An info sheet published by EU-OSHA provides an overview of body and risk mapping techniques. It highlights their value in the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

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28/07/21

European occupational disease statistics: the new Eurostat project

With its new EODS pilot project, Eurostat aims to collect national data on occupational diseases in a single database and to provide trends on the most recognised at European level.

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28/07/21

Preventing risks related to static postures at work

As part of its 2020-2022 campaign on the prevention of work-related MSDs, EU-OSHA has published two new reports on prolonged standing or sitting.

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28/07/21

Telework: What regulation before and after the pandemic in Europe?

A new EU-OSHA report analyses the issue at European and country level to inform the development of effective approaches to regulating telework in the EU in the “post-Covid-19” era.

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29/06/21

The new EU strategic framework on OSH is published

Today, the European Commission officially launched its new strategic framework for ensuring the health and safety of workers in a changing world of work. It covers the period 2021-2027.

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Community news, Covid-19 News

28/06/21

OiRA: an improved version to assess risks during Covid

A new version of the OiRA tool for Covid-19 risk assessment is now available. It aims to better respond to the needs of different professions and sectors.

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28/06/21

Successful return to work after sick leave in case of MSD

This is the subject of a recent Discussion Paper published by EU-OSHA. In it, the authors analyse the effect of psychosocial risks when an employee returns to work after a period of leave in the event of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In particular, they define good practices for a successful return to work, with examples.

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16/06/21

Platforms: second-stage consultation of European social partners

The Commission is inviting the European social partners to comment by 15 September 2021 on how to improve the working conditions of people working through digital work platforms.

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25/05/21

Asbestos: Parliament’s recommendations on worker protection

On 27 May, Members will consider the 208 amendments tabled to the draft report with recommendations to the Commission on protecting workers from asbestos.

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Community news, Covid-19 News

17/05/21

Covid-19: How should antigen tests and self-tests be used at work?

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) provide a recent note on rapid diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 in the workplace.

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