Abroad
30/01/15
IRELAND: Work-related deaths increased by 17% in 2014, and 87% in agriculture
The figures published in early January by the Irish Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show a 17% increase in...
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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
30/01/15
GERMANY: Four new diseases recognized as work-related
On 1 January a new official order came into force by virtue of which four diseases are recognized as...
Abroad
30/01/15
SPAIN: Carpal tunnel syndrome now recognized as an occupational disease for workers in the cleaning sector
Wrist MSDs. One of the highest courts in Spain, the “Tribunal Supremo”, recently ruled in favour of a cleaning...
Community news
30/01/15
The European Economic and Social Committee states its opinion regarding the EU Strategic Framework on OSH for 2014-2020
In a plenary meeting of 11 December 2014, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion on...
Community news
30/01/15
BusinessEurope’s position on the EU Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work
BusinessEurope, one of the representatives of European employers, takes position, in a document published in December 2014, on the...
News
20/01/15
Statistical review of occupational injuries – FRANCE 2013 data
Within the set of statistical data relating to accidents at work and occupational diseases in the European Union...
News
08/01/15
EUROGIP becomes an Associated Member of the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion
EUROGIP officially became an Associated Member of the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) at the start of...
News
05/01/15
Débats d’EUROGIP 2015: Register!
What is the situation regarding occupational safety and health in Europe? The question will be put to the speakers at...
Standardization
23/12/14
Does globalization create excessive pressure?
From the start of 2015, it is planned that the enquiry procedures which prevail at ISO should also apply...
Abroad
23/12/14
SPAIN: Asbestos-related occupational cancers are significantly under-reported
A study by Alfredo Menéndez-Navarro of the University of Granada, published in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental...
