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Community 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.

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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.

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Abroad

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.

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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.

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Abroad

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.

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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

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...

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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).

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Abroad

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.

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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.

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