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Occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances at work
[01/02/2012] Many people are exposed to a variety of substances at work (eg chemicals, fumes, dusts, fibres) which can, under some circumstances, have a harmful effect on their health. These are... Occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances at work - read more
Driving for Work and Managing Speed
[27/01/2012] Speeding is the main cause of road traffic collisions, deaths and serious injury. Loss of control of the driving task, and thus potentially of the vehicle, arises when the demands of... Driving for Work and Managing Speed - read more
Improving working conditions in home care services
[27/01/2012] A guide to good organizational practices aimed at improving the quality of home care and home support services (HCS) jobs has just been published by the Institut de recherche... Improving working conditions in home care services - read more
Standing, kneeling and squatting at work - health-based limit values
[25/01/2012] In a recently published present report, at the request of the Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, the Health Council of the Netherlands has investigated whether at the... Standing, kneeling and squatting at work - health-based limit values - read more
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - Strategies for Preventing Prolonged Disability
[23/01/2012] The main purpose of this literature review published by the IRSST (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail) is to provide an overview of the main topics... Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - Strategies for Preventing Prolonged Disability - read more
A Comprehensive Approach to Workforce Health
[20/01/2012] The health of the U.S. workforce is an issue of importance to both workers and their employers. There is a wealth of evidence on occupational safety and health hazards that may... A Comprehensive Approach to Workforce Health - read more
Practical Safety Solutions When Travelling for Work
[20/01/2012] The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a new e-course that focuses on safety issues and travel incidents that may arise when travelling for work... Practical Safety Solutions When Travelling for Work - read more
New analysis shows employment and social policies key to Europe's job-rich recovery
[16/01/2012] The first annual review of Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) published by the European Commission underlines that a mix of employment and social policies is necessary... New analysis shows employment and social policies key to Europe's job-rich recovery - read more
Most European countries can benefit from economic incentives in OSH
[09/01/2012] European countries could benefit from introducing more economic incentives to promote workplace health and safety, rewarding those organisations that work hardest to protect their... Most European countries can benefit from economic incentives in OSH - read more
The European Commission proposes to reduce vehicle noise
[06/01/2012] Earlier this month, the European Commission proposed to reduce noise produced by cars, vans, buses, coaches, light and heavy trucks. Noise limit values would be lowered in two steps of... The European Commission proposes to reduce vehicle noise - read more
