Community news
19/08/24
Mental health at work: various European resources available
At the heart of its Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2026-2028, EU-OSHA is already offering a range of resources to support people with mental health problems at work.
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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
19/08/24
BELGIUM: Social partners’ priorities for prevention and protection at work
Prevention services, occupational medicine, work incapacity, etc. The social partners in the High Council for Prevention and Protection at Work have announced their priorities for 2024-2029 in terms of well-being at work. The Council is set up within the Federal Public Service for Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue.
Community news
31/07/24
ETUC position on teleworking and the right to disconnect
In response to the first phase of consultation of the European social partners launched by the Commission, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) adopted its response at the end of June on possible measures in the field of telework and workers' right to disconnect.
Abroad
31/07/24
ITALY: towards a points-based safety licence?
Following the example of the demerit driving licence, where the number of demerits decreases with the number of offences committed, the Italian government wants to introduce a demerit safety licence, initially for construction companies, with a possible extension to other sectors later.
News
31/07/24
Les “Discussions d’EUROGIP” #2 – Working during periods of extreme heat: What is the situation in Europe?
While 2023 was already considered the hottest year on record, two-thirds of Europe has been experiencing very hot weather since June 2024. What are the implications for workers' health and safety? What can be done to prevent risks in Europe? EUROGIP takes stock of these issues in the second episode of its new video series, the “Discussions d'EUROGIP”.
Community news
31/07/24
Artificial intelligence: the European regulation has been published
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU.
Community news
31/07/24
Human-robot interaction: what changes in the workplace?
A recent Eurofound report, based on surveys and case studies, adds to the debate on the automation of work. It highlights the new interactions between workers and robots and the resulting changes in organisation and working conditions.
Community news
11/07/24
BusinessEurope’s position on teleworking and the right to disconnect
On 25 June, BusinessEurope responded to the European Commission's consultation on the right to disconnect, pointing out that over-regulation could hamper the growth and benefits of teleworking and arguing for minimal EU intervention, leaving Member States, social partners and companies to develop their own policies.
Abroad
03/07/24
GREECE: emergency measures to deal with heat stress among private sector workers
Following the publication of a weather service warning of high temperatures forecast for 12 and 13 June 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security issued a circular to employers on 11 June on “Emergency measures to combat heat stress among workers in the private sector” for employers.
Abroad
03/07/24
GERMANY: The importance of reporting traumatic events at work
A colleague falls off a ladder. A nurse is stopped and threatened. A train driver hits a cyclist crossing the tracks at high speed. These incidents can cause trauma and feelings of fear, powerlessness and guilt. They need to be reported in order to provide support for those affected.
