Influenza A(H1N1) – Alerts by WHO and DG SANCOFollowing human cases of Influenza A(H1N1) notified to WHO by the US and Mexico, DG SANCO is leading the EU coordination under the framework of the Communicable disease decision 2119/98 through the Community Early Warning and Response System (EWRS), under which EU Member States are required to notify measures they propose to take, measures and guidance issued, and any confirmed cases. Interim measures recommended are basically the same as for responses to pandemic influenza. For more information, see EU-OSHA link collection on zoonoses, health and safety issues and pandemic preparedness Other links: DG Health and Consumer Protection European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control WHO: Infection prevention and control in health care US-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US-OSH issues associated with H1N1 influenza
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Good Practice Award winners 2009 announcedEight organisations and companies were honoured with an award at the ninth annual European Good Practice competition organised within the Healthy Workplaces campaign on risk assessment. The winners and commended entries all promoted good safety and health practices in workplace risk assessment, illustrated in the Good Practice Booklet. More details on the winners and commended entries (Agenda) |
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Fieldwork starts on European survey of enterprises on new and emerging risks (ESENER)The Agency is carrying out a European-wide establishment survey on health and safety at the workplace. Managers and health and safety representatives will be asked about how workplace risks are managed, particularly focusing on psychosocial risks. The survey aims to assist workplaces to deal more effectively with health and safety and promote the health and well-being of employees. It will provide policy makers with cross-nationally comparable information relevant for the design and implementation of new policies in this field. |
European workers face new and increasing health risks from hazardous substancesAn ever-increasing number of hazardous substances used in industry and in a wide range of workplaces are threatening the health of workers across Europe. A new Risk Observatory report identifies the main groups of substances which could pose new and increasing risks. |
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Standing up to grow: technological and management improvements for an effective and efficient risk prevention
Riva del Garda (Italy),
08.05.2009
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Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management
Centre International de Conférences, Genève (CICG) 17 rue de Varembé CP 13 1211 Genève,
11.05.2009
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Occupational hazards and reproductive health
SPA Hotel, Naantali, Finland,
11.05.2009
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Nordic Summer Symposium: Does size matter? Benefits and consequences of hospital mergers
Nordic School of Public Health, Sweden,
25.05.2009
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EXPERIENCIAS EN INTERVENCIÓN PSICOSOCIAL Presentación del texto del INSHT
Centro Nacional de Condiciones de Trabajo C/ Dulcet, 2-10, 08034 Barcelona,
28.05.2009
- News
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INT-OECD Factbook 2009: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics
06.05.2009
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CAN-Guidance on work-related stress
06.05.2009
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DK - Employees who work when unwell risk longer-term sick leave
06.05.2009
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UK - IOSH, guide for municipal governments and councillors on their OSH responsibilities
05.05.2009
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FR-Pandemics – guidance for enterprises
05.05.2009
