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15/03/23

SWEDEN: men are more often victims of vibration-related occupational diseases

According to a new report from Afa Försäkring, vibration injuries suffered mainly by men are the occupational disease it has most frequently recognised between 2012 and 2021. And that is without counting cases of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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14/03/23

EU-OSHA: 2 improved tools on occupational health and safety in Europe

EU-OSHA is now offering a new version of OSHwiki, the online collaborative encyclopaedia on occupational safety and health (OSH), as well as new indicators and other features in its OSH barometer.

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14/03/23

SPAIN: a new strategy for occupational safety and health 2023-2027

At the end of February, the government and the social partners signed the 2023-2027 strategy for safety and health at work, which is based on two fundamental pillars: prevention and collaboration.

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14/03/23

EU-OSHA and Eurofound 2024 Assessment

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the performance of four EU decentralised agencies, including Eurofound and EU-OSHA, for the years 2017 to 2022.

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Abroad

27/02/23

DENMARK: Fatal accidents at work to rise in 2022

According to the Work Environment Authority, 43 people lost their lives at work in 2022. Of these fatalities, two are still being assessed to determine whether they are work-related.

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Abroad

27/02/23

SPAIN: analysis of work-related accidents in 2022

In a recently published report, the Trade Union Confederation of Workers' Commissions analyses all the data on accidents at work and makes a number of proposals to remedy the situation.

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Abroad

13/02/23

POLAND: Labour Code now includes provisions on telework

Amended by a law adopted on 1 December 2022, the Labour Code now includes provisions on telework. Some articles are particularly relevant to health and safety.

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13/02/23

New exposure limits for lead and diisocyanates

The European Commission has taken steps to reduce exposure limits and improve the protection of workers from the health risks associated with exposure to these hazardous chemicals: lead and diisocyanates.

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13/02/23

OHS: a principle and a fundamental right celebrated on 28 April 2023

In 2023, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (OSH), which will be commemorated on 28 April, will focus on a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.

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Standardization

30/01/23

The Single Market celebrates its 30th anniversary

The European single market was created on 1st January 1993 and thus celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Standardisation plays a central role in its smooth functioning and the free movement of goods, services, people and capital.

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