Community news, Covid-19 News
28/06/21
OiRA: an improved version to assess risks during Covid
A new version of the OiRA tool for Covid-19 risk assessment is now available. It aims to better respond to the needs of different professions and sectors.
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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.
Abroad
28/06/21
GERMANY: OHS trends in 2019
The 2021 edition of Baua's 'Changing World of Work' brochure presents the occupational health and safety (OHS) trends of 2019. The information is taken from the full report and is presented in a clear and concise manner, mostly in graphical form.
Community news
28/06/21
Successful return to work after sick leave in case of MSD
This is the subject of a recent Discussion Paper published by EU-OSHA. In it, the authors analyse the effect of psychosocial risks when an employee returns to work after a period of leave in the event of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In particular, they define good practices for a successful return to work, with examples.
Abroad
16/06/21
DENMARK: Modification of the list of occupational diseases with regard to asthma
As of 1 July 2021 and the entry into force of the implementing decrees, the list of occupational diseases will include asthma caused at work by acrylates, pesticides, chloramine, chloramine-T, quaternary ammonium salts, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde and platinum salts.
Abroad
16/06/21
IRELAND: a code of good practices on the right to disconnect
While there is no legislation in place, the government published a Code of Practice on the Right to Disconnect on 1 April 2021.
Community news
16/06/21
Platforms: second-stage consultation of European social partners
The Commission is inviting the European social partners to comment by 15 September 2021 on how to improve the working conditions of people working through digital work platforms.
News
11/06/21
The EUROGIP Annual Report 2020 is online
“2020 was an unprecedented year for everyone”, says Raphaël Haeflinger, Director of EUROGIP. Indeed, the health crisis had an obvious impact on achievement of the objectives initially planned. It also led us to innovate in work processes to ensure the continuation of our numerous activities.
Abroad
04/06/21
BELGIUM: a portal to support the well-being of carers
Because “Our heroes also need to recharge their batteries”, a new portal offers healthcare providers scientific guidance, practical advice and suggestions to support their mental and other well-being.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
04/06/21
AUSTRIA: an update on the Covid-19
By the end of May 2021, AUVA reported 11,198 cases of Covid-19, of which: 1,822 were recognised under occupational risk insurance, 986 were refused, 1,042 were closed without a final decision and 7,348 are still open.
Standardization
31/05/21
May 2021: What’s new in OSH standardization?
As part of its occupational safety and health (OSH) standardisation activity, EUROGIP monitors the publication of standards, new subjects on standardisation programmes and consultations at European (CEN) or international (ISO) level.
