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Work & Heat: The 63rd edition of Forum News takes stock of current events in European countries

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The European Forum of the Insurance against Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases  publishes an annual international newsletter titled “Forum News”, which highlights national news from its members.


This 63rd edition, published in March 2026, focuses on the topic of climate change, and more specifically its impact on workers and the workplace. The following articles are available:

  • Germany – How does temperature influence workplace accidents and traffic accidents in Germany?
  • Austria – When work becomes a heat test
  • Croatia – Climate Change and Its Impact on Workers – Legal Perspectives
  • Finland – Slips Are Particularly Frequent in Freezing Weather
  • France – Workers Now Better Protected by Their Employers Against Heat-Related Risks
  • Italy – Managing Extreme Weather Conditions: INAIL’s New Integrated Approach to Workplace Safety

Update on the European Forum

The European Forum is an association comprising 20 European accident insurance organizations. Its objective is to promote a common strategy for reducing occupational risks, enable member countries to share their experiences, and find concrete ways to improve the situation of victims of occupational accidents and diseases in Europe. EUROGIP represents France in the Forum.


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On the topic of climate change, see also the EUROGIP report: Working in extreme heat and heat waves: what legislation and preventive measures exist at the international level? (2023)

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