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January 2022: what to remember about OHS standardisation

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Publication of standards and new subjects on the CEN or ISO occupational health and safety (OHS) work programmes: EUROGIP tells you everything for January 2022.

EUROGIP is monitoring these subjects as part of its standardisation activity.

As standards are the result of a consensus between stakeholders, it is important to contribute to their development. If you are interested in the subject, do not hesitate to take a stand and participate.

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