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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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
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.
Community news
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.
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.
Abroad
25/01/23
NETHERLANDS: employers must learn from their accidents
From 1 January 2023, employers must carry out their own investigations into the history of an accident at work resulting in permanent injury, hospitalisation or fatality and what they need to improve.
Abroad
25/01/23
SPAIN: teleworker’s fall in his kitchen to drink water recognised in accident at work
In a second instance, the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid recognised as an accident at work the injury suffered by a teleworker in the kitchen of his home while he was drinking water.
Community news
25/01/23
CJEU: employer must contribute to employees’ eyeglasses working on display screen
In a December 2022 ruling, the CJEU held that companies must pay for glasses for employees who work with display screens to prevent or correct visual impairment under Directive 90/270 of 29 May 1990.
Community news
25/01/23
Commission launches consultation on a comprehensive approach to mental health
With a view to issuing a Communication on the subject, the European Commission has launched a consultation - open until 15 February 2023 - on the issue of mental health.
Standardization
25/01/23
January 2023: What’s new in OHS standardisation?
As part of its occupational health and safety (OHS) standardisation activities, EUROGIP monitors newly published texts or work in...
Abroad
12/01/23
FRANCE: The decree on the prevention passport is published
The decree published in the Journal Officiel of 30 December 2022 finally determines the terms of implementation of the prevention passport, provided for by the Law on health at work of 2 August 2021.
