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EUROGIP Discussions 2018 : 1st report of the exchanges

Home > The news of EUROGIP and occupational risks in Europe > EUROGIP Discussions 2018 : 1st report of the exchanges

In this document, EUROGIP summarises the exchanges which took place during the major round tables which made it possible to deal with the subject from different angles: the impact of ICT on the organisation and working environments, online platforms and health and safety at work, the impact of digital technology on the insurance and prevention of accidents at work, digital technology as an asset for preventing occupational risks, European social dialogue, the European Commission’s point of view.

This does not replace the Proceedings of the Discussions, a more comprehensive document to be published in early June 2018.

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