Standardization
29/07/14
The ETUC passes a resolution on its representation in standardization
In a Resolution passed on 12 June 2014, the Executive Committee of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reiterates...
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News about EUROGIP and occupational risks in Europe
You will find here all the news concerning EUROGIP, health and safety at work from the point of view of Community bodies (directives, recommendations, strategic guidelines…) and standardisation, as well as examples of good practices in the prevention or insurance of accidents at work and occupational diseases in other countries.
Community news
29/07/14
The employer representatives reaffirm their positions regarding OSH
At a conference on working conditions, held in Brussels by the European Commission in April 2014, Business Europe, an...
Community news
29/07/14
Publication of a guide to understand the interactions between REACH and occupational safety and health legislation
The European Commission has produced a guide for labour inspectors on the interactions between the REACH Regulation (EC) No....
Community news
29/07/14
EU-OSHA is satisfied with its action in 2013
In its 2013 annual report, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) outlines all the work...
Community news
29/07/14
The Commission defines the EU strategic framework for occupational safety and health for the period 2014-2020
Today the European Commission has published the Communication relating to an EU strategic framework in the area of occupational...
News
20/06/14
EUROGIP provides a note on a new EU OSH Strategic Framework 2014-2020
EUROGIP provides a summary note on the new strategic framework on health and safety at work covering 2014-2020 published...
Abroad
10/06/14
UNITED KINGDOM: Claims for compensation halved in 10 years
It is often said that the culture of compensation is spreading in the United Kingdom. This misbelief is demolished...
Abroad
10/06/14
ITALY: Asbestos represents a very worrying health risk for the population
Asbestos continues to cause casualties among workers exposed during their work activity, but also among the population living in...
Abroad
10/06/14
DENMARK: Revision of the criteria for recognition of breast cancer related to night work
The Occupational Diseases Committee of the Department of Occupational Injuries and Diseases recently examined the correlation between night work...
Abroad
10/06/14
BELGIUM: New legislation relating to psychosocial risks (PSR)
The new legislation defines the scope of PSR, includes them in general risk analysis, defines the role of risk...
