Work-related cancer: raising awareness and the exchange of good practice
Exposure to carcinogens in the workplace can be fatal – cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths in the
Health and Safety
Leadership in occupational safety and health
EU-OSHA has published a useful OSHwiki article discussing leadership and the important influence it has on the health, safety and wellbeing of the workforce.
OiRA facilitates risk assessment in SMEs
The Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) web tool is becoming an increasingly popular risk assessment tool among micro and small companies in Europe.
The classification and labelling of chemicals
The classification and labelling system for chemicals is changing. Make sure you learn what the labels mean. Try the CLP quiz to see how much you know.
Maintenance services and health and safety at work
03/06/2016
The e-fact “Procurement of maintenance services and health and safety at work” is now available in more languages. Many companies outsource their maintenance tasks to external service providers, preferring to focus on their core businesses. This…
Noise Prevention Introduction
The elimination of a source of noise is the most effective way to prevent risks to workers, and should always
Rehabilitation and return to work
10/06/2016
Health issues are the most common reason for leaving the workforce before retirement age and research indicates that, in general, long-term sick leave substantially increases the risk of not returning to work. This is why disability prevention,…
Noise advice for young workers
The risks to young people at work vary depending on role, sector and environment, but one of the most significant
Crowdsourcing: opportunities, health and safety and regulatory risks
14/06/2016
Information and communications technologies have been reshaping our world of work since the 1970s. This OSHwiki article in the spotlight examines the growth of crowdsourcing as a form of work organisation, including the related social and economic…
A new EU Roadmap on carcinogens in the workplace
25/05/2016
On 25 May 2016, six organisations, including EU-OSHA, the European Commission and the European social partners signed a Covenant agreeing to participate in a new Roadmap for a scheme to reduce exposures to carcinogens in the workplace. The initiative starts with the Netherlands EU Presidency in 2016 and is supported by the Austrian EU Presidency in 2019.
Napo films – easy to browse and download
08/02/2016
As part of the new Napo website, we have developed a download centre. You can now browse all Napo’s films, adding entire films or just scenes of films into your ‘download basket’. When you are ready, you can then simply download all saved items at once. This new feature will make watching and downloading Napo’s films quicker and simpler. It is now even easier for you to use and enjoy Napo!
EC proposes to limit exposure to 13 cancer causing chemicals
13/05/2016
The European Commission is proposing changes to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive (2004/37/EC) to limit exposure to 13 cancer-causing chemicals at the workplace, including ‘respirable crystalline silica’ (RCS).
Cancer is estimated to account for more than half of work-related deaths in the EU, totalling around 102,000 deaths per year.
Wearing PPE Correctly – A Toolbox Talk
A toolbox talk on wearing ppe correctly, focusing on respiratory protective equipment and the factors which deter some workers from wearing RPE correctly.
Prevent conflicting demands to reduce stress in the workplace
Today’s fast moving societies and the trend towards more networked organisation structures means an increase in responsibilities and workloads for