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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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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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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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07/05/21

Videoconferencing and fatigue: a first study on the subject

This is a first. Researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg (Sweden) and Stanford (USA) have looked at the fatigue resulting from video conferencing.

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29/04/21

Best practices to prevent MSDs: the call for applications is launched

As part of its 2020-2022 Healthy Workplaces - Lighten the Load! campaign on the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) is calling for nominations for the European Good Practice Award.

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28/04/21

The new draft Machinery Regulation is published

As part of its 2020 work programme, under the priority “A Europe fit for the digital age”, the European Commission planned to revise the Machinery Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC). It has just published a new draft Regulation. This revision contributes to both the digital transition and the strengthening of the single market.

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