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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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25/05/21

Asbestos: Parliament’s recommendations on worker protection

On 27 May, Members will consider the 208 amendments tabled to the draft report with recommendations to the Commission on protecting workers from asbestos.

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Community news, Covid-19 News

17/05/21

Covid-19: How should antigen tests and self-tests be used at work?

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) provide a recent note on rapid diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 in the workplace.

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07/05/21

Videoconferencing and fatigue: a first study on the subject

This is a first. Researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg (Sweden) and Stanford (USA) have looked at the fatigue resulting from video conferencing.

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