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.
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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
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.
Community news
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.
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.
Community news
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.
Abroad, Covid-19 News
07/05/21
DENMARK: One in two cases of work-related Covid not reported
According to FOA, the 3rd largest trade union in the country, which represents mainly municipal and regional workers, only 5% of those infected with the coronavirus at work have declared it as an occupational injury to the competent authority.
