Standardization
28/06/21
June 2021: What’s new in OSH standardisation?
EUROGIP monitors newly published texts or work in progress at European (CEN) or international (ISO) level in the field of occupational health and safety (OHS) standardisation.
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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, Standardization
28/06/21
FRANCE: The involvement of the Occupational Injuries Branch of the Social Security in OHS standardisation in 2020
The “accidents at work/occupational diseases” Branch of the French Social security system has been involved for many years in the development of occupational health and safety (OHS) standards. Indeed, prevention is one of its missions and standards make it possible to integrate it from the product design phase.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
28/06/21
HUNGARY: Covid-19 and employee protection
What rules should an employer follow regarding the processing of data on the immunisation of employees against Covid-19? The Hungarian Data Protection Authority (NAIH) published a guide on the provisions that only apply to the current epidemiological situation.
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.
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.
