Community news
19/08/24
Mental health at work: various European resources available
At the heart of its Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2026-2028, EU-OSHA is already offering a range of resources to support people with mental health problems at work.
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News about EUROGIP and occupational risks in Europe
You will find here all the news concerning EUROGIP, health and safety at work from the point of view of Community bodies (directives, recommendations, strategic guidelines…) and standardisation, as well as examples of good practices in the prevention or insurance of accidents at work and occupational diseases in other countries.
Community news
31/07/24
ETUC position on teleworking and the right to disconnect
In response to the first phase of consultation of the European social partners launched by the Commission, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) adopted its response at the end of June on possible measures in the field of telework and workers' right to disconnect.
Community news
31/07/24
Artificial intelligence: the European regulation has been published
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU.
Community news
31/07/24
Human-robot interaction: what changes in the workplace?
A recent Eurofound report, based on surveys and case studies, adds to the debate on the automation of work. It highlights the new interactions between workers and robots and the resulting changes in organisation and working conditions.
Community news
11/07/24
BusinessEurope’s position on teleworking and the right to disconnect
On 25 June, BusinessEurope responded to the European Commission's consultation on the right to disconnect, pointing out that over-regulation could hamper the growth and benefits of teleworking and arguing for minimal EU intervention, leaving Member States, social partners and companies to develop their own policies.
Community news
20/06/24
ETUC calls for legislation on psychosocial risks
“A directive to end stress at work must be a priority for the next European Commission if it really wants to improve mental health in Europe”. This is the call from the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) to mark European Mental Health Week.
Community news
20/06/24
Roadmap on carcinogens: phase 3 officially launched
An estimated 100,000 workers in the EU die each year from work-related cancers. That's why the Carcinogens Roadmap was launched in 2016 and has just been officially extended until 2027.
Community news
20/06/24
PrevenOS&H preventive services: the professionals’ perspective
An article published by EU-OSHA presents the point of view of professionals in 11 European countries (Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Spain) on the role of preventive services (internal and external) in supporting compliance with OS&H legislation.
Community news
28/05/24
Council gives final green light to first global rules on AI
Today, 21 May 2024, the Council approved a groundbreaking regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) that follows a “risk-based” approach. This means that the greater the risk of harm to society, the stricter the rules. It is the first of its kind in the world.
Community news
28/05/24
Mental health at work: the European Forum of occupational injuries Insurance takes a stand
The European Forum of Insurance against Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases has just adopted a joint position of its 21 Member countries, stating that it is “very concerned” about calls to add anxiety, depression and burnout to the European list of occupational diseases.
