Eurogip news and professional risks in Europe

02/06/23

Standardisation to improve baggage handling conditions at airports

Getting luggage to the aircraft holds always requires the intervention of a handler at one time or another. Standardisation has played an important role in safeguarding the health of baggage handlers, but it is complex to implement.

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Community news

02/06/23

AI: MEPs approve new transparency and risk management rules

On 11 May, MEPs on the Internal Market and Civil Liberties Committees adopted a joint draft negotiating mandate for the world's first rules on artificial intelligence (AI).

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Community news

02/06/23

The state of occupational health and safety in Europe and trends in 2023

On the occasion of the 2023 summit on health and safety at work (OSH) organised in mid-May by the Swedish Presidency and the European Commission, EU-OSHA presented its flagship report “Safety and health at work in Europe: status and trends in 2023”.

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News

02/06/23

New EUROGIP study on the recognition of work-related mental disorders in Europe

It is now accepted that working conditions can have an impact on workers' mental health. The prevention of psychosocial risks has therefore become a priority in many countries. But the question of recognising psychological diseases as work-related is far from being unanimously accepted in Europe. EUROGIP devoted its latest study to this issue.

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Community news

02/06/23

New machinery regulations 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.

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News

15/05/23

EUROGIP publishes its Annual Report 2022

In its recently published Annual Report 2022, EUROGIP gives a brief overview of its activities and presents the highlights of the year according to its business lines.

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News

28/04/23

Accidents at work and telework in 7 European countries: the new EUROGIP report

The health crisis has led to an unprecedented acceleration of telework. Today, this form of work organisation seems to be firmly established, and in particular the hybrid model, combining telework with face-to-face days in the office.

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Abroad

28/04/23

DENMARK: a historically important grant for the working environment

The Parliament has just adopted, by a large majority, an agreement on occupational safety and health (OSH), with a budget of DKK 1.3 billion (€174 million) for the period 2023-2026.

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Abroad

28/04/23

BELGIUM: “Your mental well-being at work, let’s talk about it!

Fewer and fewer workers feel good about their work. In the last five years, the number of burn-outs and long-term depressions has increased by 46%. The government is therefore promoting a mini-series of podcasts on mental wellbeing at work.

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Community news

28/04/23

Healthy Workplaces 2023 Film Prize: entries now open!

You have until 31 May to submit your work-related documentary films for the Healthy Workplaces Film Award 2023.

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