EU-OSHA archivos - Risk XXI https://www.risk21.com/tag/eu-osha/ Prl & Services Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:16:33 +0000 es hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 How are psychosocial risks managed in Europe’s workplaces? https://www.risk21.com/how-are-psychosocial-risks-managed-in-europes-workplaces/ Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:07:50 +0000 https://www.risk21.com/?p=8155 A new report details the findings of EU-OSHA’s latest ESENER-2 analysis, looking specifically at psychosocial risks. It reveals that management commitment and employee involvement are key to protecting Europe’s workers from such risks. However, the national context also matters. A strong economy, good national occupational safety and health initiatives and cultural factors are all associated
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]]> A new report details the findings of EU-OSHA’s latest ESENER-2 analysis, looking specifically at psychosocial risks. It reveals that management commitment and employee involvement are key to protecting Europe’s workers from such risks. However, the national context also matters. A strong economy, good national occupational safety and health initiatives and cultural factors are all associated with higher levels of psychosocial risk management. The report also considers the practical implications of these findings. Sourc: EU_OSHA

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]]> New e-tool launched: start assessing and managing the risks of dangerous substances now https://www.risk21.com/new-e-tool-launched-start-assessing-and-managing-the-risks-of-dangerous-substances-now/ Thu, 24 May 2018 18:27:26 +0000 https://www.risk21.com/?p=8073 Among the multiple resources of the 2018-19 Healthy Workplaces campaign, the EU-OSHA e-tool on dangerous substances and chemical products aims to provide enterprises with the information and advice they need to assess and manage the related safety and health hazards. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises and companies without specific knowledge of dangerous substances, this interactive web-based guide provides
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]]> Among the multiple resources of the 2018-19 Healthy Workplaces campaign, the EU-OSHA e-tool on dangerous substances and chemical products aims to provide enterprises with the information and advice they need to assess and manage the related safety and health hazards. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises and companies without specific knowledge of dangerous substances, this interactive web-based guide provides tailored and easy-to-understand background and good practice information on risks, labelling, legislation, prevention measures and much more. Source: EU OSHA

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]]> Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances: 2018-19 campaign officially launched! https://www.risk21.com/healthy-workplaces-manage-dangerous-substances-2018-19-campaign-officially-launched/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:04:11 +0000 https://www.risk21.com/?p=7943 Dangerous substances continue to pose risks to the safety and health of Europe’s workers. Raising awareness of the need to eliminate exposure to these substances — and manage them where that’s not possible — is the focus of the new campaign Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances . The campaign is being launched at a press
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]]> Dangerous substances continue to pose risks to the safety and health of Europe’s workers. Raising awareness of the need to eliminate exposure to these substances — and manage them where that’s not possible — is the focus of the new campaign Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances . The campaign is being launched at a press conference in Brussels on 24 April 2018 at 12.00. Source: EU-OSHA

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]]> International Women’s Day: make safety and health of women at work an everyday priority https://www.risk21.com/international-womens-day-make-safety-and-health-of-women-at-work-an-everyday-priority/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:29:31 +0000 https://www.risk21.com/?p=7797 On the International Women’s Day on 8th March, EU-OSHA raises awareness about the risks and their implications for women when it comes to occupational safety and health (OSH) management, with a special insight into older female employees. Gender specific differences in the workplace might lead to a reduction of women’s well-being at work as a result
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]]> On the International Women’s Day on 8th March, EU-OSHA raises awareness about the risks and their implications for women when it comes to occupational safety and health (OSH) management, with a special insight into older female employees. Gender specific differences in the workplace might lead to a reduction of women’s well-being at work as a result of the lack of career prospects. Women in general, and older women specifically, are also exposed to different risks than their male counterparts throughout their working lives. Source: EU-OSHA

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]]> 2018 is here… and it brings a new Healthy Workplaces campaign https://www.risk21.com/2018-is-here-and-it-brings-new-healthy-workplaces-campaign/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:46:34 +0000 https://www.risk21.com/?p=7436 With the New Year, the “Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances” campaign is knocking on the door. The campaign is devoted to raising awareness of dangerous substances and promoting a prevention culture in workplaces across Europe. EU-OSHA will launch this 2018-2019 campaign in spring. Stay updated about the Healthy Workplaces Campaign 2018-19
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]]> With the New Year, the “Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances” campaign is knocking on the door. The campaign is devoted to raising awareness of dangerous substances and promoting a prevention culture in workplaces across Europe.

EU-OSHA will launch this 2018-2019 campaign in spring.

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]]> 4 essential steps of risk assessment with a new OiRA infographic https://www.risk21.com/4-essential-steps-of-risk-assessment-with-new-oira-infographic/ Thu, 28 Sep 2017 07:57:57 +0000 https://www.risk21.com/?p=6869 A new infographic produced within the framework of the Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) project is now available in English. The ‘Risk assessment with OiRA in 4 steps’ visual provides an eye-catching description of the 4 steps of the risk assessment process; from preparation, through the identification & evaluation of risks, to setting up an
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]]> A new infographic produced within the framework of the Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) project is now available in English. The ‘Risk assessment with OiRA in 4 steps’ visual provides an eye-catching description of the 4 steps of the risk assessment process; from preparation, through the identification & evaluation of risks, to setting up an action plan and reporting. A video based on the illustration will also be released later in the year. Source: EU_OSHA

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]]> What is the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU_OSHA)? https://www.risk21.com/the-european-agency-for-safety-and-health-at-work-what-we-do/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:30:12 +0000 http://www.risk21.com/?p=6793 Since the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) was founded in 1994, its mission has been to make workplaces in Europe safer and healthier — and, as a result, more productive. EU-OSHA raises awareness of occupational safety and health, and of the importance, for employers, employees and society, of good management of
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]]> Since the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) was founded in 1994, its mission has been to make workplaces in Europe safer and healthier — and, as a result, more productive. EU-OSHA raises awareness of occupational safety and health, and of the importance, for employers, employees and society, of good management of workplace risks. We work with partners across Europe to disseminate up-to-date information, good practices and practical tools. Source: EU_OSHA.

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]]> European social partners with a framework agreement on active ageing and an intergenerational approach https://www.risk21.com/european-social-partners-with-framework-agreement-on-active-ageing-and-an-intergenerational-approach/ Tue, 23 May 2017 14:54:10 +0000 http://www.risk21.com/?p=6578 The European social partners, BusinessEurope, UEAPME, CEEP and the ETUC (and the liaison committee EUROCADRES/ CEC), agreed to negotiate an autonomous framework agreement on active ageing and an inter-generational approach. Download the framework agreement on active ageing and an inter-generational approach. Source: EU_OSHA MORE INFORMATION  
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]]> The European social partners, BusinessEurope, UEAPME, CEEP and the ETUC (and the liaison committee EUROCADRES/ CEC), agreed to negotiate an autonomous framework agreement on active ageing and an inter-generational approach. Download the framework agreement on active ageing and an inter-generational approach. Source: EU_OSHA

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]]> Innovative solutions for sustainable working lives showcased at the EU-OSHA Good Practice Awards ceremony https://www.risk21.com/innovative-solutions-for-sustainable-working-lives-showcased-at-the-eu-osha-good-practice-awards-ceremony/ Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:30:25 +0000 http://www.risk21.com/?p=6518 As part of EU-OSHA’s Healthy Workplaces for All Ages Campaign, the Good Practice Awards ceremony is co-hosted by the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU in Valletta on 26 April 2017. The awarded and commended examples of good practice show the benefits that can be achieved by organisations that recognise the potential for
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]]> As part of EU-OSHA’s Healthy Workplaces for All Ages Campaign, the Good Practice Awards ceremony is co-hosted by the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU in Valletta on 26 April 2017. The awarded and commended examples of good practice show the benefits that can be achieved by organisations that recognise the potential for keeping employees healthy throughout their working careers. Fuente: EU_OSHA

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]]> Women and safety and health at work https://www.risk21.com/women-and-safety-and-health-at-work/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:37:37 +0000 http://www.risk21.com/?p=6407 Men and women are not the same biologically (sex differences) and the jobs they do, their working conditions and how they are treated by society are not the same (gender differences). Such differences can affect the hazards men and women face at work and how to assess and control them. This is why EU-OSHA researches
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]]> Men and women are not the same biologically (sex differences) and the jobs they do, their working conditions and how they are treated by society are not the same (gender differences).
Such differences can affect the hazards men and women face at work and how to assess and control them. This is why EU-OSHA researches and raises awareness of the OSH issues facing women at work. Source: OSHA EU

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