Publications on OSH

Summary – Green jobs and occupational safety and health: Foresight on new and emerging risks associated with new technologies by 2020

Wednesday, 27/12/2023, 03:31(GMT +7)
In order to meet its environmental targets, the EU is set for a rapid growth of the green economy. It is therefore important to anticipate new and emerging risks to occupational safety and health (OSH)...

Evaluation of the health effects of carbon nanotubes

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health 2013 The development, production and technological applications of  carbon  nanotube  are rapidly  growing,  due  to  the  unique characteristics  of  these  fibers.  Consequently,  an  increase  is...

Non-binding guide to good practice for the application of Directive 2003/10/EC “Noise at work”

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
This good practice guide explains how workers’ exposure to noise at work can be reduced or avoided. Targeted at Member States, industries and other interested bodies, it describes how to...

Causes and circumstances of accidents at work in the EU

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
This report presents the detailed analysis of causes and circumstances of accidents at work in the European Union. This publication consists of two parts “Statistical analysis of ESAW Phase III...

Non-binding guide to good practice for implementing Directive 2006/25/EC “Artificial Optical Radiati

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
Most workplaces contain artificial optical radiation sources and Directive 2006/25/EC lays down minimum health and safety requirements regarding exposure of workers to such sources. The European Commission non-binding guide to...

Occupational health and safety risks in the healthcare sector – Guide to prevention and good practice

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
The main focus of this guide is to present up-to-date technical and scientific knowledge regarding the prevention of the most significant risks in healthcare, especially biological, musculoskeletal, psychosocial and chemical...

Protecting health and safety of workers in agriculture, livestock farming, horticulture and forestry

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
This non-binding guide provides information and examples of good practice in connection with the implementation of health and safety directives, together with other necessary elements such as explanations and practical...

Minimising chemical risk to workers’ health and safety through substitution

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
Y. Gilbert, P. Pessala, J. Aho, R. Lehti, I. Vehviläinen, and M. Hjelt (Gaia Consulting Oy) E. Priha, T. Santonen, M. Koponen, B. Bäck, E.-R. Hyytinen and A. Kangas (Finnish...

Chemicals at work – a new labelling system – Guidance to help employers and workers to manage the transition to...

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
This publication is supported by the European Union programme for employment and social solidarity – Progress (2007–13). Over the next few years, new legislation known as the CLP regulation is...

Chemical labels are changing – How will this affect you ?

Publications on OSH, 27/12/2023, 03:31
Catalog N. : KE-30-13-227-EN-C Over the next few years, the EU chemical Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP) is changing how chemical products are classified to identify hazards. This will...