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25/10/21

BELGIUM: Launch of a consultation on platform work

The Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue has just launched an online consultation on platform work with a view to drafting legislation in 2022. One of the topics is health and safety at work.

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Standardization

22/10/21

October 2021: What’s new in OSH standardisation?

All you have to know in the field of OHS standardization for October 2021.

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29/09/21

Discover Eurogip infos

EUROGIP brings you the latest news on occupational risks in Europe every month. Discover the articles in the September...

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29/09/21

What impact would the Machinery Regulation have on different economic operators?

EUROGIP analyses in a new Focus the major changes that would be brought about by the new regulation proposed by the European Commission to replace the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC).

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Abroad, Covid-19 News

29/09/21

FINLAND: Avaka pleads for an extension of accident insurance in case of telework

Akava, the Finnish Confederation of Trade Unions of Higher Education Employees, proposes to change the legislation to provide better coverage for teleworkers in case of accidents at work.

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29/09/21

SWEDEN: Survey on occupational health problems in 2020

One in three employees suffers from work-related health problems according to a new survey by the Swedish Work Environment Authority.

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Community news, Covid-19 News

29/09/21

Right to disconnect: a new Eurofound report

In this report, Eurofound takes stock of the right to disconnect in companies, illustrating it with practical cases. Since the Covid-19 crisis, more than one in three Europeans work from home.

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29/09/21

GERMANY: learning about safety and health is child’s play

The statutory accident insurance, which covers schoolchildren, has developed a playful offer to make children aware of important health and safety issues.

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Community news, Covid-19 News

29/09/21

Platform workers: a new European Parliament resolution

On 16 September, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers.

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Standardization

28/09/21

Is 75kg for one person the reality?

In many standards, the assumed weight of the individual is 75kg. An analysis by KAN shows that adjustments are needed to this figure, both in the standards and in EU legislation.

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