Standardization
22/11/21
Decree aims to improve the efficiency of the French standardisation system
Decree No. 2021-1473 of 10 November 2021 modernises and simplifies the French standardisation system to make it more effective.
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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
22/11/21
A High-Level Group will think about the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU
The group of 12 high-level experts set up by the European Commission met for the first time on 16 November to consider how to adapt social protection systems and the welfare state in the EU to the future.
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.
Abroad
17/11/21
GERMANY: domestic accident or accident at work?
A homeworker seriously injured in a boiler explosion has not been recognised as an accident at work. But things could change.
Community news, News
29/10/21
Focus on the EU strategic framework 2021-2027 on occupational health and safety
EUROGIP reports on the European Commission's new strategy on health and safety at work for the period 2021-2027.
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.
Community news
27/10/21
ILO adopts practical guidelines for textile workers’ safety
For the first time in this sector, the International Labour Organisation is publishing practical guidelines on safety and health in the textile, clothing, leather and footwear industries.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
26/10/21
DENMARK: What are the rules on working from home?
The possibility of doing part of one's work at home is becoming more and more common. The Danish Work Environment Authority therefore receives many questions from employers and employees about the rules that apply.
Abroad
25/10/21
FINLAND: increase in work-related accidents in 2021
According to its first forecasts, the Accident Insurance Centre (TVK) estimates the number of accidents at work at 93,000 and commuting accidents at 17,000 in 2021, i.e. an increase of 7% and 6.4% respectively compared to 2020.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
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.
