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Abroad

18/10/22

LUXEMBOURG: Workplace injuries in 2021

In 2021, the total number of accidents at work, commuting accidents and occupational diseases increased (+1,056 accidents and +143 commuting accidents) compared to 2020. But it is down compared to the reference year 2019.

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Standardization

18/10/22

Council and European Parliament agree on adapting EU standardisation rules

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on 12 October on the Commission proposal to amend the European standardisation regulation (No 1025/2012). This amendment aims to preserve the principles of good governance in the delivery of standards requested by the European Commission.

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Abroad

18/10/22

SPAIN: creation of a compensation fund for asbestos victims

On 5 October 2022, the Senate approved the bill for the creation of a compensation fund for asbestos victims. This is a major step forward according to the victims, but important questions remain unanswered according to the trade unions.

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Community news

30/09/22

“Telework in the EU: Regulatory frameworks and recent updates”

A considerable proportion of people in the EU will continue to telework in some form after the Covid-19 pandemic. In a new report, Eurofound analyses telework legislation, collective agreements, political and scientific debates and the many challenges involved.

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Community news

30/09/22

Commission acts to better protect people from asbestos

Given that up to 78% of recognised occupational cancers in the EU Member States are asbestos-related, the comprehensive approach presented today by the European Commission is very important.

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Standardization

30/09/22

A High Level Expert Group on European Standardisation

The European Commission adopted on 1 September 2022 the decision establishing a High-level Forum (HLF), as announced in its standardisation strategy.

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Abroad

27/09/22

FRANCE: the link between asbestos exposure and laryngeal and ovarian cancers is proven

The Anses in France concludes that there is a proven link between laryngeal cancer or ovarian cancer and occupational exposure to asbestos. This paves the way for better recognition and coverage of these diseases by the occupational risk insurance of the general and agricultural schemes.

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News

27/09/22

Final deadline to register for the Euroshnet Conference

The 7th European EUROSHNET conference on the impact of artificial intelligence on occupational health and safety will be held on Thursday 20 October 2022 in Paris and registration is still open.

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Standardization

23/09/22

September 2022: what’s new in occupational health and safety standardisation

All you need to know about European and international occupational health and safety standardisation for September 2022.

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Abroad

16/09/22

SWEDEN: occupational eczema is common in the metal and health sectors

Occupational eczema is very common in many sectors, including metalworking and healthcare, which employ a large number of people. It is mainly caused by contact with chemicals or protective gloves, according to a new report from Afa Försäkring.

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