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30/08/23

Work-related cardiovascular disease and depression in Europe: an ETUI study

A research project funded by ETUI, the European Trade Union Institute, aimed to estimate the proportion and annual burden of cardiovascular disease and depression attributable to occupational exposure in Europe.

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25/08/23

High temperatures at work: guidelines for workplaces

Heat stress is a risk for workers, both indoors and outdoors, and in all sectors of activity. A new guide from EU-OSHA, available in 22 languages, offers employers and workers practical ways - both organizational and technical - to mitigate, manage and train for this occupational risk, which is all the more important with climate change.

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25/08/23

SWEDEN: over 2.3 million euros for environmental and occupational health research

To make a long-term contribution to a good working environment in private companies, municipalities and regions, with fewer accidents at work and health problems, Afa Försäkring is investing in research programs every year. Recently, SEK 28 million (over 2.34 million euros) were allocated to eight projects that will run until 2026

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24/08/23

EUROGIP Report on Working in extreme heat and heatwaves translated partially into Japanese

Following the publication of EUROGIP report: “Working in extreme heat and heatwaves: what legislation and preventive measures at international...

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04/08/23

GERMANY: a first in terms of recognition of a work-related mental disorder

A case of post-traumatic stress disorder was recognised as an occupational disease for the first time in Germany in June 2023. The case involves an ambulance driver who has been suffering from this disorder since 2016, after being exposed to a number of traumatic experiences in the course of his work.

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04/08/23

High-risk sectors/occupations in Europe: the point of view of labour inspectorates

Labour inspectors have an overall view of the current occupational health and safety landscape, which is a valuable source of information. This is shown by a joint survey conducted by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and the Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC).

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04/08/23

AUSTRIA: Labour inspectorate tackles violence in the workplace

In 2023-2024, the Labour Inspectorate's priority objective is to support companies in protecting employees against violence in the workplace and to deal with incidents appropriately.

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04/08/23

DENMARK: updated guidelines on occupational diseases

The Work Environment Authority has updated the guidance relating to cases of occupational diseases notified on or after 1 January 2005. The 18th edition of this guidance applies from 1 July 2023.

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04/07/23

Machinery: comparative analysis between the 2023 Regulation and the 2006 Directive

Published in the Official Journal on 29 June 2023, the New European Machinery Regulation repeals the 2006 Directive. With what changes? Once again, EUROGIP and the ETUI have joined forces to publish an article-by-article comparative analysis of the two texts.

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30/06/23

The Council in favour of better protection for workers against chemicals

The Council is ready to start negotiations with the European Parliament on a new initiative to protect workers from the health risks associated with exposure to dangerous chemicals. This follows the proposal for a directive presented by the Commission on 13 February 2023 on limit values for diisocyanates, lead and its inorganic compounds.

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