Standardization

01/12/21

November 2021: What’s new in OSH standardization?

Standards publications, new work items in the standardisation programmes and consultations at European (CEN) or international (ISO) level about the occupational health and safety (OSH) standardisation activity for the month of November 2021.

Community news

22/11/21

MSDs: prevention from an early age

Faced with a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among children and young workers, EU-OSHA has identified through the literature the main risk factors and the preventive measures put in place.

Abroad

17/11/21

NETHERLANDS: A campaign to encourage employers to assess risks

“Less absenteeism, fewer complaints, more job satisfaction? As an entrepreneur, take the first step towards a healthier and safer working environment for your employees.” This is the slogan of a campaign launched at the end of October by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.

Community news, Covid-19 News

28/10/21

Covid-19, telework and OHS

In a new report, EU-OSHA takes stock of occupational safety and health related to telework and in particular the increased risk of psychosocial disorders and musculoskeletal disorders in the face of the unprecedented spread of this form of work organisation following the Covid-19 pandemic.