Noise Prevention Introduction
The elimination of a source of noise is the most effective way to prevent risks to workers, and should always be considered when new work equipment or workplaces…
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 risks that they face is noise. However, there is…
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 many employees.…
Work-related stress and psychosocial risks
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work joined PPE for a Twitter chat on work-related stress and psychosocial risks. A record of the conversation is reproduced…
NIOSH Study Evaluates Risks for Pregnant Flight Attendants
Flight attendants often travel across time zones, working when others normally sleep, and are exposed to cosmic radiation from the sun and space. A NIOSH study…
What is burnout?
Burnout is a serious problem that is brought on by the negative effects of chronic, work-related stress. Actual statistics are difficult to come by, but studies…
EU-OSHA contributes to the 2015 International Congress on Occupational Health
The 31st edition of the International Congress on Occupational Health (ICOH) is held from 31st May to 5th June at the COEX Convention Center of Seoul, Republic…
Online Interactive Risk Assessment
OiRA – Online interactive Risk Assessment – is a web platform that enables the creation of sectoral risk assessment tools in any language in an easy and standardised…
Managing Stress in High-Pressure Work Environments
Congratulations to The Regional Inspectorate of Prison Service in Koszalin, Poland who received an award at this year’s Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards.…
Prevention of Work Related Stress in the Education Sector - OSHwiki
The prevention of work related stress in the education sector: Stress is one of the most significant hazards of working in the education sector. This article discusses…
The business case for safety and health
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 82% of occupational injuries, according to a report from the EU-OSHA (The business case for safety and health).…
European Week for Safety and Health at Work
Every year, in October, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work coordinates a week of activities to highlight the Healthy Workplaces campaign. This year’s…
Health and safety education for children
This morning before school, my nine year old son had some visual stimulus he really wasn’t expecting. Instead of getting to watch Gumball Waterson, he was…
Healthy Workplaces Film Award 2013
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work presents for the fifth year the Healthy Workplaces Film Award with a prize money of € 8 000 at DOK Leipzig. Eight…
The European Social Model - a key driver for competitiveness
Four EU agencies, Cedefop, EU-OSHA, ETF and Eurofound, are joining forces on 25 September 2013 to examine and highlight how each one, in its own unique way, is…
A health and safety leadership resources pack
Leadership plays a key role in influencing the success of health and safety in any organisation, but promoting positive leadership and management can be particularly…