14/02/2019An international comparison of the cost of work-related accidents and illnesses: publications in 25 languages New estimates from an international project show that work-related accidents and illnesses cost the EU at least EUR 476 billion every year. The cost of work-related cancers alone amounts to EUR 119.5 billion. The summary of the main results […]
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14/02/2019EU-OSHA working hand in hand with EU legislation In its 25th anniversary year, EU-OSHA reflects on the significance of the 1989 Framework Directive on Safety and Health at Work and looks forward to supporting a more recent initiative to make Europe’s workplaces safer and healthier: the European Pillar of Social Rights.
13/02/2019Research by Eurofound indicates employment growth in Europe The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) releases an analysis assessing the potential occupational and economic impact on the EU following the Paris Climate Agreement. Due to climate change, the...
12/02/2019European Parliament funds a pilot project in nutrition and physical activity An EU-funded preparatory action reviewed scientific evidence and policies to help tackling challenges related to nutrition and physical activity, and to prevent non-communicable diseases among vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. The project...