30 years after the EU Framework Directive on health and safety at work, what’s the way forward? Thirty years ago, on 12 June 1989, the European Union adopted the Framework Directive on health and safety at work, taking up many of the major demands voiced by the trade union movement over the previous two decades. […]
Read moreINVITATION: BRUSSELS/15 MAY 2019 Klik hier voor de uitnodiging in het Nederlands Cliquez-ici pour l’invitation en français BusinessEurope and the Focal Points of Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg invite you exclusively to the conference: We are facing nowadays more limit values for preventing exposure to carcinogen substances. How will companies comply with these new limit […]
Read moreThis workshop will be in German. Workshop “Perspectives on Substitution of Chromium(VI)-Compounds- Do the Alternatives work and are they affordable?” BAuA hosts a workshop on 14th January 2019 on perspectives on substitution of chromium(VI)-compounds. In view of the past “wave” of applications for authorisation under REACH, the question of availability and suitability of alternatives for […]
Read moreThe European Sectoral Social Partners, European Chemical Employers Group (ECEG_ and indsutriAll European Trade Union (industriAll Europe) subscribed jointly to the EU-OSHA 2018-2019 campaign on dangerous substances. Topics which will be discussed are: – May 2018 workshop on “Health and Safety at PVC Converters and Recyclers: Status Quo and launch of cooperation”on simplified safety data sheets and […]
Read moreTechnical dialogue on carcinogens, which will address various topics such as prevention measures, legal requirements, exposure limits, risk assessment, exposure assessment, classification and type of carcinogenic chemicals. Sharing of best practices.
Read moreThis conference aims to provide employers with practical tools and advice to assist them in managing work-related health risks. Attention is paid to psychosocial hazards, ergonomics, work-related violence and dangerous substances at work. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/managing-work-related-health-risks
Read moreThe conference will be divided into 4 panels by environment – waste, chemicals and mixtures, air protection and water management. Each panel will feature a prominent expert on this topic, who has extensive experience in practice and will be complemented by representatives from the performance of duties and misconduct. The result will be a comprehensive […]
Read moreThe raising interest for personal care paved the way to the growth of beauty centres offering more and more targeted services. Operators working in this sector make use of equipment and chemical substances that could be dangerous for them and for clients as well. The event, organized by CNA Lombardia in collaboration with FAST and under the […]
Read moreThis conference brings together government, trade unions representatives, universities and SMEs. The aim is to raise awareness of the risks posed by dangerous chemicals in the workplace, especially in the automotive and metal industries. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/finland-discussing-dangerous-chemicals-focus-automotive-and-metal-industries
Read moreThis seminar explains how enterprises can use information from REACH in order to develop the prevention of chemical risks, for example, the exposure scenarios. Target group: OSH experts at large chemical handling enterprises, external OSH services, consultants and safety representatives. The seminar consists of a mix of presentations and group discussions. See also: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/safer-use-chemicals-information-reach
Read moreThe Forum is a means to discuss the coordination of standardisation activities at CEN, ISO and EU level so to identify SME standardisation needs in the domain of PPE and Textile Care. The Forum not only gathers expertise in the field of PPE and Textile Care, but also constitutes a platform for discussion and sharing […]
Read moreThe 2nd International Symposium on Alternatives Assessment: Building the Field provides a collegial forum for governmental agency staff, university researchers, industry sustainability professionals, environmental health consultants and advocates to: • Understand evolving practices and challenges in alternatives assessment and informed substitution • Foster new collaborations between academic, government and industry alternatives assessment practitioners • Identify training education […]
Read moreThe main discussions at the »Prevention of Exposure to Dangerous Substances« Conference in Belgrade will be revolved around dangerous substances management and risk prevention culture. Dr. Christa Sedlatschck and Mr Tsvetomir Tsanev from EU-OSHA will be present. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/conference-prevention-exposure-dangerous-substances
Read moreThis seminar is dedicated to farmers, employers and employees working in the Agriculture sector. Information will be provided about the 2018-19 Healthy workplaces campaign regarding the effective management of dangerous substances, about legal requirements for working with chemicals, about occupational diseases caused by the dangerous substances and about carcinogens and the use of the risk […]
Read moreThis event aims at awareness raising on dangerous substances and offers insight into Stoffenmanager®, an online tool to support organisations to identify chemical hazards and to assess and control the exposure in their workplace. This awareness-raising event is co-organised by EU-OSHA’s Dutch National Focal Point TNO and Official Campaign Partner Cosanta, Speakers present cases of chemical exposure […]
Read moreThis annual conference aims to share good practices to manage dangerous substances in the workplace and presents the winners of the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards in Latvia. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/latvia-good-practice-examples-managing-dangerous-substances-work
Read moreThe impact from chemical substances is still a challenge for working places. In this go-home-meeting you can get new knowledge about NFA’s research in the chemical working environment – how the chemical substances influence us, and how we prevent in the best way. Hear about e.g. carsinogenes, particles and vasculatory diseases, and working environment and […]
Read moreThis event is one of the many events in Spain about dangerous substances in the workplace. It aims to assess the impact on workers’ health, with a particular emphasis on those that can cause skin diseases. Speakers focus on the hazardous chemicals present in the working environments of cleaning companies and hairdressing salons, wherein workers are […]
Read moreThis event focuses on raising awareness of the risks posed by dangerous chemicals in the workplace and aims to promote a culture of prevention in companies. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/hungary-awareness-raising-event-and-press-conference-handling-dangerous
Read moreThis event is an organized visit to the Meyer Turku shipyard, which aims to promote the exchange of good practices and to start a dialogue on risk prevention and OSH. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/finland-shipyard-visit-exchange-good-practices
Read moreThis seminar brings together representatives from enterprises, trade unions, governmental and non-governmental organisations to discuss the key messages and objectives of the Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances campaign, and how they can be effectively implemented in Bulgaria. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/bulgaria-seminar-investments-protect-workers-dangerous-substances
Read moreThis conferences aims to raise awareness of OSH regulations and health issues caused by using hazardous chemicals in the workplace and sharing good practices Speakers discuss the effects of biological agents on workers’ health and focus on hazardous substances found in large chemical enterprises. They look into their management and replacement, improving the technological processes […]
Read moreThis half day seminar outlines the most important issues in the legislation about handling and documenting chemicals in the workplace. The system Chemdoc – which helps your company to control chemical safety – will be discussed. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/managing-dangerous-substances-workplace-0
Read moreResearch shows that the firefighters as a group is at an increased risk of suffering from some serious diseases compared to the rest of the population (LeMasters et al. 2006). This despite the fact that firefighters as a group consider often have a healthy lifestyle and thus good health. One circumstance that distinguishes firefighters from […]
Read moreThis seminar presents the main topics and objectives of the Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances campaign. It draws attention to manufactured chemicals, substitution and good practices. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/liechtenstein-seminar-managing-dangerous-substances-work
Read moreThis seminar focuses on nanomaterials in the workplace. The objective of this event is to raise awareness of the rapid development of nanotechnologies. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/managing-dangerous-substances-workplace-1
Read moreThis seminar aims to raise awareness of the risks posed by dangerous substances in the workplace. Both IOSH and the Health and Safety Authority collaborate for this event, in support of the EU-OSHA healthy workplaces campaign on dangerous substances. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/managing-dangerous-substances-workplace-1
Read moreDuring this seminar, the dangers for workers in the engineering sector are discussed. the seminar aims to share measures and good practices to successfully manage risks and create a culture of prevention among employees and workers. For more information follow this link: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/italy-seminar-chemical-management-engineering-sector
Read moreChallenges associated with chemical risks in the workplace are discussed during this conference. Minimizing contamination caused by chemical substances and explaining the risks such contamination creates for worker’s health. Good practices will be shared on chemical risk evaluation and awareness raising in the workplace. Carcinogenic substances will be covered as well. For more information see: https://healthy-workplaces.eu/en/media-centre/events/spain-conference-safety-health-and-sustainability
Read moreMuitos casos de cancro relacionados com a atividade profissional são evitáveis. Estima-se que o número total de pessoas que desenvolvem cancro em resultado da exposição profissional a agentes cancerígenos seja superior a 120 000 por ano (fonte: Roadmap on Carcinogens). É importante que estejamos conscientes que devem ser implementadas medidas rigorosas de prevenção de danos […]
Read moreIf you handle health-hazardous chemical products at your workplace, comprehensive legislation applies for the registration and documentation of the products. eg. What is required from you as a health and safety professional managing chemical safety, what are the requirements for labels, updating of safety data sheets, risk assesments etc. DCM Compliance as a partner of […]
Read morePULSUS, a renowned organization that organizes highly noteworthy conferences throughout the globe invites participants from all over the world to attend “3rd World Congress on Advanced Cancer Science & Therapy” under the theme “An Assembly of Curious Facts and Cure for Cancer” during August 26-27, 2019 in Osaka, Japan. This includes prompt Keynote presentations, Oral […]
Read moreKrebs durch Arbeit ist vermeidbar! Die Basis dafür ist Wissen. Im Rahmen ihres Präventionsschwerpunktes „Gib Acht, Krebsgefahr!“ bietet die AUVA daher für Arbeitsmedizinerinnen und Arbeitsmediziner, Sicherheitsfachkräfte, Führungskräfte und Interessierte kostengünstige Info-Veranstaltungen an vier Terminen im Herbst 2018 an. Thema ist der Zusammenhang von Arbeit und Krebs. Expertinnen und Experten beleuchten arbeitsbedingten Krebs aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven, […]
Read moreKrebs durch Arbeit ist vermeidbar! Die Basis dafür ist Wissen. Im Rahmen ihres Präventionsschwerpunktes „Gib Acht, Krebsgefahr!“ bietet die AUVA daher für Arbeitsmedizinerinnen und Arbeitsmediziner, Sicherheitsfachkräfte, Führungskräfte und Interessierte kostengünstige Info-Veranstaltungen an vier Terminen im Herbst 2018 an. Thema ist der Zusammenhang von Arbeit und Krebs. Expertinnen und Experten beleuchten arbeitsbedingten Krebs aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven, […]
Read moreKrebs durch Arbeit ist vermeidbar! Die Basis dafür ist Wissen. Im Rahmen ihres Präventionsschwerpunktes „Gib Acht, Krebsgefahr!“ bietet die AUVA daher für Arbeitsmedizinerinnen und Arbeitsmediziner, Sicherheitsfachkräfte, Führungskräfte und Interessierte kostengünstige Info-Veranstaltungen an vier Terminen im Herbst 2018 an. Thema ist der Zusammenhang von Arbeit und Krebs. Expertinnen und Experten beleuchten arbeitsbedingten Krebs aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven, […]
Read moreKrebs durch Arbeit ist vermeidbar! Die Basis dafür ist Wissen. Im Rahmen ihres Präventionsschwerpunktes „Gib Acht, Krebsgefahr!“ bietet die AUVA daher für Arbeitsmedizinerinnen und Arbeitsmediziner, Sicherheitsfachkräfte, Führungskräfte und Interessierte kostengünstige Info-Veranstaltungen an vier Terminen im Herbst 2018 an. Thema ist der Zusammenhang von Arbeit und Krebs. Expertinnen und Experten beleuchten arbeitsbedingten Krebs aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven, […]
Read moreThis national networking meeting launches the Healthy Workplaces Manage Dangerous Substances 2018-19 campaign in Romania. It aims to draw attention to the campaign’s themes, key messages and upcoming national activities. Speakers, focus on dangerous substances in workplaces across Europe and the importance of establishing a prevention culture. They stress that everyone dealing with dangerous substances […]
Read moreA meeting of the initiators of this Roadmap on Carcinogens will be held in Brussels at the office of BusinessEurope. The developments and activities will be discussed.
Read moreIntermediary organisations like sectoral organisations, OSH-professionals, researchers and social partners in the Netherlands joined together in a network to cooperate in the field of dangerous substances. Exchange of knowledge, awareness raising and strengthening of activities are major goals of this network. This 2nd meeting focuses on drawing a joint calendar for 2018-2019.
Read moreChemical risk conferences about toxicology & ecotoxicology, occupational safety and health, support to small/medium business, feedback on deployement by global companies, chemical risk assessment in laboratories. The second day will be reserved for workshop and exhanges between experts and EHS managers. Previous conferences : https://www.quarks-safety.com/risque-chimique-quarkssafetyday2018/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZEreanUFOglHq3ECWCZkgg
Read moreIn June 2018 the European Trade Union Institute will publish the book “Work and Cancer”.
Read moreWork on the prevention of occupational cancer in women is currently facing some difficulties. Epidemiological research in this area focuses far more often on men than on women. There is a stereotype of occupational cancer only being an issue for male professions in traditional industries. The ETUI has organised a conference ‘Women, work and cancer, […]
Read moreThe issue #18 of HesaMag (Dec 2018), the magazine of the European Trade Union Institute, will focus on Work and Cancer. HesaMag is a magazine all about health and safety at work, published in English and French by the ETUI. Published twice a year, it sets out how occupational health is a political issues and daily […]
Read moreThe Good Practice Award Competition is part of EU-OSHA’s campaign on dangerous substances. Contact your national focal point with your good practice and share your knowledge with Europe!
Read moreThe EFFAT organises a conference on the protection of workers against pesticides in the agricultural sector. EFFAT is the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions. As a European Trade Union Federation representing 120 national trade unions from 35 European countries, EFFAT defends the interests of more than 22 million workers towards the European […]
Read moreIn the run-up to the official launch of the 2018-19 Healthy Workplaces campaign ‘Manage Dangerous Substances’ , EU-OSHA organises a European campaign partnership meeting. Representatives from organisations and companies of many sizes and backgrounds find out more about becoming a campaign partner and hear contributions from leading European businesses, workers’ and employers’ organisations and European occupational safety […]
Read moreIn der EU sterben jedes Jahr mehr als 100.000 Menschen an arbeitsbedingten Krebserkrankungen. Für Österreich bedeutet dies rund 1.800 Todesfälle. Dieses alarmierende Ergebnis ergab eine aktuelle Studie des Europäischen Gewerkschaftsinstituts. Hauptursache sind krebserzeugende Arbeitsstoffe. Österreich muss die Krebsprävention am Arbeitsplatz dringend verbessern. Was kann man dagegen tun? Welche Beschäftigten sind besonders gefährdet? Wie kann man […]
Read moreWith a w orkforce of approx. 14.5 million occupied for at least 75% of their work ti me outdoors, in Europe alone, attention on the invisible risk of UV exposur e to develop occupational skin cancer has been vastly neglected. UV solar r adiation is classified by the World Health Organisation as a group 1 […]
Read moreSeit 2000 führt die Europäische Agentur für Sicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz am Arbeitsplatz (EU-OSHA) Kampagnen mit dem Ziel, die Umsetzung des Arbeitsschutzes in ganz Europa zu fördern, durch. Die inzwischen zweijährigen Kampagnen für „Gesunde Arbeitsplätze“ werden in mehr als 30 europäischen Staaten auf nationaler Ebene durch die sogenannten Focal Points und ihre Netzwerke unterstützt. In Deutschland […]
Read moreThis event has Dutch and French translation. De FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg en het Belgisch Focal Point van het Europees Agentschap voor veiligheid en gezondheid op het werk (EU-OSHA) nodigen u van harte uit voor het Belgisch lanceringscolloquium van de nieuwe campagne van EU-OSHA : “ Gevaarlijke stoffen, zo pak je dat aan” […]
Read moreThe Senior Labour Inspectors’ Committee (SLIC) gather twice a year to improve cooperation between different labour inspectorates from countries within the EU. In October 2018, the thematic day will be focused at carcinogens at work, including a workshop on good practices.
Read moreOn the 25th of June 5X beter, an initiative of five organisations in the metal sector in the Netherlands, will kick-off their annual OSH week. In 2018 the theme will be on dangerous substances, including welding fumes.
Read more100.000 Beschäftigte erkranken jedes Jahr in der EU wegen gesundheitsgefährdender Arbeitsbedingungen an Krebs. Eine schlimme Entwicklung! In Österreich trifft das rund 1800 Arbeitnehmer/-innen. Was kann man dagegen tun? Welche Beschäftigten sind besonders gefährdet? Wie kann man die Risiken sichtbar machen? Was muss der Gesetzgeber tun? Was kann Österreich von anderen Ländern lernen? Diese Fragen möchten […]
Read moreDie AUVA-Informationsserie „Arbeitsschutz in Medizinberufen“ wird mit dem wichtigen Thema „Gefährliche Arbeitsstoffe“ fortgeführt. In Gesundheitseinrichtungen sind gefährliche Arbeitsstoffe z. B. auf den Stationen, im OP-Bereich und in der Hauswerkstatt vorhanden. In der Veranstaltung wird auf die aktuelle Gesetzeslage sowie auf Stoffe wie Formaldehyd, Zytostatika, Biologische Arbeitsstoffe und Rauchgase näher eingegangen. Zusätzlich wird das neue Handbuch […]
Read moreDas Forum Prävention 2018 ist der Auftakt für die AUVA-Präventionskampagne “!Gib Acht – Krebsgefahr”. Krebserzeugende Arbeitsstoffe sollen im Betrieb erstens besser erkannt und zweitens ersetzt bzw. minimiert und durch geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen sicher verwendet werden. Mit diversen Vorträgen und Workshops widmet sich das Forum diesem Schwerpunkt. Die Plenarvorträge am 6. Juni 2018 bilden den offiziellen Startschuss […]
Read moreA conference to support the EU Roadmap on Carcinogens hosted by the Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland (OHSI) and supported by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) The conference was aimed at health and safety professionals, occupational hygienists, employers, safety representatives and those who have a professional interest in understanding and managing occupational exposure to […]
Read moreIOSH No Time to Lose campaign: spotlight on diesel engine exhaust fumes Diesel engine exhaust fumes have now been classified as a definite human carcinogen. In Britain alone, more than 650 people a year die of lung or bladder cancer as a result of being exposed to diesel fumes at work. Join the event to […]
Read moreThe risks from breathing in respirable silica dust are well known, but more can be done to raise awareness. Although progress has been made in a number of areas, the evidence shows that poor control of exposure still exists in a range of sectors. The event features representatives from the Institution of Occupational Safety and […]
Read moreNo Time to Lose campaign in the Balkans. ‘Roadshow’ events across the Balkans this autumn run by occupational safety and health organisations are supporting IOSH’s No Time to Lose campaign to get workplace cancer-causing issues more widely understood and help businesses take action. In Europe, it is estimated that at least 102,500 deaths a year […]
Read moreToxicology Conferences Pharmacology Conferences Pharma Conferences We welcome you to the 14th World Congress on Toxicology and Pharmacology which is going to be held during March 12-14, 2018 at Singapore with the theme “Exploring Toxic Mysteries for Better Life”. Toxicology Congress 2018 will bring together Leading Principle Investigators, Pharmacologists, Toxicologists, Clinicians, CRO’s, Biotech and Pharmaceutical […]
Read moreInternational health professionals hear about efforts to eliminate occupational cancer. Epidemiologists, industrial hygienists, and occupational health scientists from around the world are set to find out how the No Time to Lose campaign led by IOSH, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, is working with more than 100 businesses to tackle the world’s biggest […]
Read moreThis session is part of the A+A international trade fare. Cancer is estimated to be the leading cause of work-related deaths in the EU. Many of these are estimated to be caused by carcinogenic substances in the workplace. The protection of workers from work-related cancer risks has been recognised as one of the key challenges […]
Read moreS24: Prevention of occupational cancer Moderators: Dr Jukka Takala, Singapore; Prof Sergio Iavicoli, Italy; Prof Jorma Rantanen, Finland Opening addresses: • What can be done to prevent occupational cancer — European view • Michel Servoz, France • Experiences in elimination of occupational cancer exposures in Finland • Pirkko Mattila, Finland • Identification of occupational carcinogens. […]
Read moreThe second edition Congres Substitution of Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic (CMR) substances will not only sowh the importance of having a policy on subtitution of CMR products but also give insights how to do it. donderdag 26 oktober 2017 09:00 Ontvangst met koffie & thee 10:00 Welkomstwoord en opening Bert Pijfers 10:15 Uitslag onderzoek en nieuwe […]
Read moreCardiology Conferences regards each one of the individuals to go to the “3rd Global Summit On Heart Diseases” amidst November 02-04, 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand which melds brief keynote presentations, speaker talks, Exhibition, Symposia, Workshops. Heart Diseases Summit is one of the Cardiology meetings which will be visited by all the prestigious cardiologists, cardiology surgeons, […]
Read moreWhile efforts to foster inter-sectoral cooperation on health have been successful at times, real challenges remain. The European Health Forum Gastein invites you to discuss how we can move forward in several concrete areas, and do so by dividing our programme in four thematic tracks: Health in All Policies, Health systems, Access to medicines and […]
Read moreProducers, dealers and branch organisations of downstream users of chemical substances are the organizers of this edition of the national day of substances in the Netherlands. Knowledge- and good practices exchange about dealing with dangerous substances is the overall aim of this congress. Experts and professionals will discuss the latest developments in this field, together […]
Read moreThe ICOH congress is one of the world’s largest international congresses in the field of occupational health and safety where experts from all around the gather every three years to share their experience and knowledge. During this major global five-day multidisciplinary occupational health and safety conference, there will be 10 plenary presentations, 32 semi-plenary sessions, […]
Read moreThis event showcases an occupational medicine approach to the ageing workforce focusing on the challenges relating to the prevention and management of occupational diseases in Romania, particularly work-related cancers. A wide range of speakers, among them EU-OSHA’s director Dr Christa Sedlatschek, discuss work-related cancer prevention, rehabilitation and professional reintegration. They give an update on EU-OSHA’s […]
Read moreNational event, in Romanian language, also covering the topic of exposure to carcinogens. Good practices in occupational medicine Fitness for work – a permanent challenge for the occupational physicians Identification of occupational risk factors Risk assessment questionnaire in occupational medicine practice Occupational medicine from the employer’ s perspective Risk assessment in occupational medicine practice Poster […]
Read moreThe 13th edition of the ETUI’s annual seminar on chemicals and worker’s protection will be held in Ljubljana (Slovenia) on 29 & 30 June 2017. This annual get-together gathers some 30 trade unionists from across Europe. It enables trade union action in these areas to be linked up at EU level. This year the focus […]
Read moreThe European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and its research and training center, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) will organize a conference on Occupational Cancers in Brussels (Belgium) on 14-15 November 2017. The conference will bring together all stakeholders (social partners, policy makers, academics, etc.) to take stock of what is being done and what […]
Read moreThe European Trade Union Institute (ETUI), the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the Maltese trade union confederation GWU will be organizing a conference titled ‘Together to eliminate carcinogens from the place of work’. The detailed programme can be found here: programme. The language at the conference is English. Simultaneous translations will be provided for […]
Read moreThis event is by invitation only and in Dutch. Op woensdagmiddag 31 mei organiseren de Long Alliantie Nederland en Bureau Beroepsziekten FNV een conferentie over beroepslongziekten. Jaarlijks sterven 3.700 mensen aan beroepsziekten, waarvan 2.000 als gevolg van blootstelling aan stoffen. Terwijl het aantal verkeersdoden in de afgelopen 15 jaar werd teruggebracht van zo’n 3600 naar […]
Read moreThis meeting is free to attend. Overview: A Branch meeting including a presentation on the risks associated with silica dust, supporting the IOSH No Time to Lose campaign. Speakers from IOSH, HSE and BOHS. What’s in it for you? A CPD and networking opportunity. Who should attend: IOSH members and those thinking of joining IOSH […]
Read moreThis event is in Dutch. Werken met CMR-producten (Carcinogeen, Mutageen, Reprotoxisch) brengen grote risico’s met zich mee. Daarom bent u verplicht om deze chemische producten, indien mogelijk, te vervangen. Maar zijn er eigenlijk wel alternatieven? Welke impact hebben die dan op uw processen? En wat zijn de financiële consequenties? Op al deze vragen kunnen de […]
Read moreThis is a closed event. The Austrian and Dutch Focal Point will discuss further development of the roadmap on carcinogens in a bilateral setting.
Read moreThe World Congress on Safety and Health at Work opens its doors every three years. Each time, a different country is the host. The XXI World Congress will be held from 3 to 6 September 2017 in Singapore. It offers a platform for the exchange of information and views to experts in occupational safety and […]
Read moreHow can safety professionals convince others in such a way to not only ‘prove they’re right’, but will also obtain it? This congress pays attention to the latest developments, personal effectiveness, education, innovation, culture, behavior and collaboration. Special attention will be given to the roadmap on carcinogens in a presentation.
Read moreThis is an interactive conference in Dutch. Practical examples of companies and sectoral organizations about preventing occupational diseases are brought to the discussion table in this conference. Participants of the conference are encouraged to take part in the discussion about the prevention of occupational diseases, its implications for companies and sectoral organizations and conditions for […]
Read moreThere is a prior responsibility to preserve the healthy environment as it is a part of wealth and quality of life. On the other hand, due to new emerging technologies and industrialization, the need for occupational and environmental health is growing day by day. In spite of impressive progress and awareness on the improvement of […]
Read moreThis event is in Dutch and on invitation only. Long Alliantie Nederland and FNV Bureau Beroepsziekten are organizing a seminar concerning occupational lung diseases in May/June. The aim of the event is to raise awareness and how to reach an integrative approach for occupational diseases.
Read morePreventie van risico’s van kankerverwekkende stoffen op het werk / Prévention des risques liés aux substances cancérigènes au travail The event is equipped with simultaneous translation between Dutch en French. Cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths in the European Union. The diagnosis of these cancers is usually made many years after exposure. Occupational […]
Read moreAt this ETUI Monthly Forum, Jukka Takala, former Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and international occupational health expert, will present the latest findings on occupational cancer. Occupational cancer is the biggest work-related cause of death in the EU28 and is gradually reaching the same status in the rest of […]
Read moreThis events is in Spanish. The objective is to answer questions that all the stakeholder of the “workplace” ask about the cancer whose origin is related to work. Among others: When we talk about occupational cancer, what are we talking about? Which is its incidence? Which are the cancer whose occupational origin is known? Causality. […]
Read moreUnion-supported campaign for preventive action on occupational cancer risks, providing information updates on policy and emerging science.
Read moreIn the morning government department SZW will outline their plans for 2017. A tour/field trip visiting other companies to meet safety professionals and learn about their safety policies and measures.
Read moreMain objective of this workshop is: 1. Announce national program for removal of diseases related to asbestos 2. Evaluate achievements in the region related to the National programs for removal of diseases connected to asbestosis; 3. To agree further steps needed to be realized within the Global Action plan covering health of the workers 4. […]
Read moreThe language of this event is French. The meeting will focus on last knowledge, regulation and best practices in the management of asbestos risk in buildings. Building owners should be very careful in the risk assessment on refurbishment, asbestos removal and demolition sites, since sanitary, economical, juridical consequences of asbestos exposure are problematic during decades. […]
Read moreSeminar to inform shop stewards, H&S reps and organising officers of SEK about carcinogenic agents at the workplace.
Read moreThe event is planned as a symposium in honor of Henning Wriedt and will integrate a diversity of OSH actors. Please be aware: The presentations will be mainly in German.
Read moreThis event is in Portuguese. Technical dialogue on carcinogens, which will address various topics such as prevention measures, legal requirements, exposure limits, risk assessment, exposure assessment, classification and type of carcinogenic chemicals. Sharing of best practices.
Read moreThe second awareness raising campaign week throughout Europe with a focus on dangerous substances.
Read moreNetwork meeting on dangerous substances
Read moreConference in the frame of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Austria is also one of the initiators of this Roadmap on Carcinogens.
Read moreConference on dangerous substances, in combination with the award ceremony of the Dutch Good Practice Competition
Read moreKey decision-makers and players in the field of occupational safety and health will have a unique opportunity to meet, discuss and learn about challenges of the profession in the Southeastern Europe Region. Carcinogens will be an important topic to discuss at this conference.
Read moreThe formal closing conference of the 2018-2019 European campaign in dangerous substances.
Read moreAn awareness raising campaign week throughout Europe with a focus on dangerous substances.
Read moreStart of the new campaign 2018-2019 on dangerous substances in the Netherlands.
Read moreThis conference is aimed at reducing the incidence of work-related cancer and setting more exposure limits for working with carcinogens. Every year, between 50,000 and 100,000 workers in the European Union die as a result of exposure to carcinogenic substances at work. It is essential to protect employees in the EU from such substances. This […]
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