Community news

02/06/23

The new Machinery Regulation has been adopted

On 22 May, the Council adopted the new European regulation on machinery. The text, which replaces the 2006 directive, specifies the essential health and safety requirements applicable in the EU, facilitates the free movement of machinery and guarantees a high level of safety for workers and the general public.

Community news

14/03/23

EU-OSHA and Eurofound 2024 Assessment

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the performance of four EU decentralised agencies, including Eurofound and EU-OSHA, for the years 2017 to 2022.

Community news

13/02/23

New exposure limits for lead and diisocyanates

The European Commission has taken steps to reduce exposure limits and improve the protection of workers from the health risks associated with exposure to these hazardous chemicals: lead and diisocyanates.