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.
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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, 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.
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.
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).
