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Six OiRA tools developed to protect butchers in the meat industry
Workers in the meat industry face numerous risks at work, from cuts due to working with knives to thermal risks from handling frozen pieces of meat and musculoskeletal disorders because of static standing postures and manual handling of loads. … Per saperne di più
Tailored risk assessment for higher education sector: new EU OiRA tool released
Higher Education and Research (HER) institutions can now carry out workplace risk assessments swiftly and efficiently by using a brand new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool.Developed by ETUCE and EFEE, in close collaboration with EU-… Per saperne di più
Launching a new OiRA tool for agriculture in Belgium
As of today, agriculture and horticulture companies in Belgium can easily conduct risk assessments using a new Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tool.This e-tool is presented to agriculture experts and trade union representatives at an event… Per saperne di più
Upcoming training on stress prevention at work
PsyHealth worXs! is a free 6-week online training that guides learners step-by-step through the process of conducting a psychosocial risk assessment.All information is presented in short, self-paced sessions, accessible from any location. Each week… Per saperne di più
Digital solutions for workplace safety: OiRA tools seminar in Athens
To help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage occupational safety and health (OSH) more effectively, EU-OSHA’s Greek focal point, Hellenic Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, is organising a seminar in Athens on 7 November. The… Per saperne di più
Ensuring OSH comes with the daily bread by using OiRA
We all enjoy the smell of freshly baked goods, but did you know that flour is a hazardous substance for those being exposed to flour dust on a daily basis? Also, there are more risks involving the bakers’ duties. These include the contact with… Per saperne di più
OiRA at the service of petrol station workers
Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) legislation is key to maintain workers from the petrol station industry safe and healthy. Apart from exposure to highly flammable dangerous substances, they may experience accidents like… Per saperne di più
Guiding professionals through the OiRA tools prepared for Lithuania
Lithuania has been proactive in developing several Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools to support risks assessments tailored to the specific needs of its diverse economic sectors. Currently, tools have been created for 24 distinct… Per saperne di più
Ensuring safety in mining and quarrying: introducing OiRA tools
The mining and quarrying industry is considered a high-risk sector. Workers are exposed to life threatening hazards like explosions, fire, working in confined spaces and many more. In parallel, they also must face high physical workload, and are… Per saperne di più