Focal Issues
Overview: Focal Issues
HSE releases annual workplace fatality figures
10.07.2019
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today released its annual figures for work-related fatal injuries for 2018/19 as well as the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, in 2017. The provisional annual data for work-related fatal injuries revealed that 147 workers were fatally injured between April 2018 and March 2019.
Detecting work-related diseases using alert and sentinel systems: new research
04.07.2019
A new report details the findings of a major project in which the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) brought together experts and policy-makers from across Europe to examine and discuss alert and sentinel approaches for the early detection of new risks and work-related diseases.
Accidents, deaths and health problems at work: the costs for Europe
13.05.2019
Each year, work-related health problems an work-related accidents result in long periods of absence from work, and even death. As a first step towards estimating the Europe-wide costs of work-related health problems, accidents and deaths, EU-OSHA has produced a new report evaluating the quality and comparability of the available data that can be used to determine those costs.
Ergonomics in office work
06.05.2019
Office work is diverse and although widely regarded as low risk environments, the large (and growing) proportion of employees within the EU who work in office environments means that a significant number of workers are potentially exposed to any risks to their health that might arise.
Develop a skin protection plan to keep your workers safe
17.04.2019
Skin diseases are one of the most common work-related health problems in Europe. The skin is exposed to many risks in the workplace, from exposure to chemicals to physical and biological factors. Effectively preventing skin disease requires more than just a pair of safety gloves. A proactive approach is needed which combines protective, technical, and organisational measures.
RECENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPE
01.04.2019
The German Focal Point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) exchanged views on plans and activities in Germany and Europe at the Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) [Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health].
Ergonomics in office work
17.03.2019
Office work is diverse and although widely regarded as low risk environments, the large (and growing) proportion of employees within the EU who work in office environments means that a significant number of workers are potentially exposed to any risks to their health that might arise.
Working in the digital future — new study anticipates the safety and health risks that lie ahead
14.03.2019
In a new report, EU-OSHA publishes the findings of a major 2-year project to anticipate the effects of digitalisation on occupational safety and health (OSH) in the EU. The final results of this foresight project highlight developments on the nature and organisation of work, and the challenges and opportunities to OSH that they may bring.
International Healthy Workplaces Film Award winner 2018
26.11.2018
The winner of the award, given to the best film on the subject of work, is Marina by Julia Roesler of Germany. The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) supports the Healthy Workplaces Film Award, hosted by the International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film (DOK Leipzig). The winning film tells the story of Marina, an isolated Romanian care worker in Germany.
Just quickly check work emails
10.09.2018
Calling a customer back after work and checking work emails before falling asleep – the smartphone enables us flexibility in our working hours. The customer is happy, the boss appreciates our commitment - but does it pay off? A recent study conducted by the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors raises doubts about this.