The “Discussions d’EUROGIP” – Episode 2 – Working during periods of extreme heat: What is the situation in Europe?

The 2nd episode of the “Discussions d’EUROGIP” series is devoted to the issue of health and safety at work in Europe during heatwaves.
It gives the floor to 4 speakers:

  • Ignacio Doreste, Occupational Health and Safety Adviser, European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)
  • Annarita Piazza, Studies Manager, EUROGIP
  • Elke Schneider, Senior Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
  • Christelle Akkaoui, Deputy Director of Working Conditions, French Directorate-General for Labour (DGT).

They cover the following topics:

  • Periods of extreme heat and risks in the workplace
  • How is extreme heat measured?
  • What does the European legislation say?
  • What concrete mesures at the Community level?
  • A specific directive?
  • And in France, what is the situation?

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