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The countdown to the 2016-2017 “Healthy Workplaces” campaign has begun

Home > The news of EUROGIP and occupational risks in Europe > The countdown to the 2016-2017 “Healthy Workplaces” campaign has begun

Just after the “Healthy Workplaces” Summit of 3 and 4 November 2015 was completed, EU-OSHA started the countdown to the next “Healthier and safer work at any age” campaign which will begin on 14 April 2016.

This campaign will focus on the concept of long working lives, drawing attention to the importance of good safety and health management at all ages and providing tools and practical advice in this area.

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