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01/08/22

SPAIN: The Ministry of Labour publishes a guide on the use of algorithms

Written by a group of experts, the practical guide on the use of algorithms in the workplace published by the Ministry of Labour details the obligations of employers and the information that workers can request.

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Abroad, Covid-19 News

11/07/22

NETHERLANDS: Covid-19 is the most reported occupational disease in 2021

With 1,866 cases, the most frequently reported occupational diseases in 2021 are infectious and respiratory diseases due to Covid-19. It is estimated that there are 88 reports per 100,000 employees.

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Community news

11/07/22

The right to disconnect should be legally recognised at EU level

In a resolution of 5 July, MEPs recognise the benefits of teleworking but call for legislative action to guarantee all workers the effective right to disconnect and to regulate the use of digital tools for work purposes.

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Abroad

11/07/22

NETHERLANDS: three occupational diseases soon to be compensated as such

A new scheme will compensate victims of three serious occupational diseases related to exposure to hazardous substances. At present, there is no specific insurance against occupational diseases in the Netherlands.

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Community news

11/07/22

New version of the Blue Guide to the implementation of EU directives

A new version of the “Guide to the implementation of directives based on the provisions of the New Approach and the Global Approach” - the “Blue Guide” - is available.

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Community news

05/07/22

Machinery Regulation: green light to start negotiations

On 26 June, the Council's Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) approved the mandate for the Council Presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament on the proposed Machinery Regulation. The new regulation is intended to replace the 2006 directive.

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Covid-19 News, News

24/06/22

What recognition of Covid-19 as an occupational injury in Europe in 2022?

A new EUROGIP Focus presents the possibilities of recognizing Covid-19 as an accident at work and/or occupational disease in these countries: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Sweden.

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Community news

24/06/22

Draft directive on the protection of platform workers: what is the state of play in the Council?

The EU Presidency presented a progress report on the proposal for a directive on improving working conditions in the context of platform work to the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council on 16 June 2022.

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Standardization

24/06/22

June 2022: What’s new in OSH standardization?

EUROGIP reports on new standards or work in progress in occupational health and safety (OHS) at European (CEN) or international (ISO) level.

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24/06/22

SWEDEN: sharp increase in work-related injuries between 2020 and 2021

Between 2020 and 2021, the number of accidents at work with time off increased by 23% and the number of occupational diseases by 48%. This increase is largely linked to the pandemic.

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