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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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.
News
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...
News
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).
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.
Abroad
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.
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.
Abroad
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.
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.
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.
Community news, Covid-19 News
28/09/21
Possibility of recognising COVID-19 as an occupational hazard in Europe
According to a new Eurostat study, 19 EU/EFTA countries recognize Covid-19 as an occupational disease, 3 as an accident at work and 5 as both.
