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Boy dies in crane accident
An eight-year-old boy has died after his bicycle collided with a mobile crane in Aberdeen.
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Two arrests in CSCS fraud investigation
Two men have been accused of fraud relating to the CITB’s health safety and environment test and CSCS cards after a multi-agency investigation.
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New poll reveals job insecurity or job reorganisation is thought to be the most common cause of work-related stress
- Half of workers across Europe think work-related stress is common, and four in ten think it is not handled well at their workplace.
- Job insecurity or job reorganisation is thought to be the most common cause of work-related stress across Europe.
- There is low awareness of programmes or policies to make it easier for workers to continue working up to or beyond the retirement age, though the majority support their introduction.
These are the main findings of the 3rd edition of the pan-European opinion poll conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).
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- Half of workers across Europe think work-related stress is common, and four in ten think it is not handled well at their workplace.
- Job insecurity or job reorganisation is thought to be the most common cause of work-related stress across Europe.
- There is low awareness of programmes or policies to make it easier for workers to continue working up to or beyond the retirement age, though the majority support their introduction.
These are the main findings of the 3rd edition of the pan-European opinion poll conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).
New poll reveals job insecurity or job reorganisation is thought to be the most common cause of work-related stress
- Half of workers across Europe think work-related stress is common, and four in ten think it is not handled well at their workplace.
- Job insecurity or job reorganisation is thought to be the most common cause of work-related stress across Europe.
- There is low awareness of programmes or policies to make it easier for workers to continue working up to or beyond the retirement age, though the majority support their introduction.
These are the main findings of the 3rd edition of the pan-European opinion poll conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA).
Ten European companies recognised for their innovative contributions to risk prevention in the workplace
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) organised the 11th edition of the Good Practice Awards in which several hundred companies of all sizes from 29 countries in the EU and beyond competed. This year EU-OSHA rewarded the best examples of cooperation between managers and employees in risk prevention.
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The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) organised the 11th edition of the Good Practice Awards in which several hundred companies of all sizes from 29 countries in the EU and beyond competed. This year EU-OSHA rewarded the best examples of cooperation between managers and employees in risk prevention.
Ten European companies recognised for their innovative contributions to risk prevention in the workplace
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) organised the 11th edition of the Good Practice Awards in which several hundred companies of all sizes from 29 countries in the EU and beyond competed. This year EU-OSHA rewarded the best examples of cooperation between managers and employees in risk prevention.
Are ‘green jobs’ safe?
With pressure to reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste, increase energy efficiency and the proportion of renewable energy, the EU is set for a rapid growth in the number of ‘green jobs’ – jobs which help to protect or restore the environment. But with new technologies and processes being introduced in the green economy, what are the implications for workers’ health and safety? With the publication of a new Foresight report, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) turns the spotlight on the occupational safety and health (OSH) risks of green jobs.
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With pressure to reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste, increase energy efficiency and the proportion of renewable energy, the EU is set for a rapid growth in the number of ‘green jobs’ – jobs which help to protect or restore the environment. But with new technologies and processes being introduced in the green economy, what are the implications for workers’ health and safety? With the publication of a new Foresight report, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) turns the spotlight on the occupational safety and health (OSH) risks of green jobs.
Are ‘green jobs’ safe?
With pressure to reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste, increase energy efficiency and the proportion of renewable energy, the EU is set for a rapid growth in the number of ‘green jobs’ – jobs which help to protect or restore the environment. But with new technologies and processes being introduced in the green economy, what are the implications for workers’ health and safety? With the publication of a new Foresight report, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) turns the spotlight on the occupational safety and health (OSH) risks of green jobs.