A Pan-European opinion poll recently run by EU-OSHA provides current and reliable data on people’s perception of their working environment.

According to the findings, there is widespread concern among European citizens that the current economic crisis could adversely affect health and safety at work. A majority of them also consider it an important factor when choosing a new job. 

The results can be accessed in English (EU27) or by Member State in national languages.

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Press release
 

To underpin occupational safety and health (OSH) education in schools and colleges it is necessary to formalise it in curriculum requirements. This report reviews how the Member States are including OSH and risk education in their national curricula. The report shows that there is considerable progress and activity in this respect at both primary and secondary education levels in terms of both implemented and planned actions in the Member States. The report also identifies some success factors for mainstreaming OSH into education curricula.

Read  the report

Read Factsheet 82 - OSH in the school curriculum — Member State activities. A Summary

Young workers (15–24 years) are a very vulnerable group when it comes to occupational safety and health (OSH). However, the majority of OSH risks are preventable — whether they involve young or older workers — by applying the principles of risk assessment and putting in place the necessary preventive measures. To support information exchange on best practice, the agency has produced a report about how the occupational safety and health of young workers can be managed at policy and practice level. The report includes a variety of case studies and also identifies some success factors for prevention.

Read the Report

Read Factsheet 83 - Good practice in preventing risks to young workers. A Summary

Read our Single Entry Point about Young Workers