The French food, environmental and occupational health and safety agency Anses advises employers to apply long shifts, staggered hours and structural weekend work only when genuinely necessary. The advice follows a new report mapping out a range of health risks associated with these types of schedules.
A free online course for occupational health professionals about endometriosis and work has been expanded with a new module. The training addresses the impact of this chronic condition on functioning and provides practical guidance for workplace accommodations.
A large-scale survey of more than 11,000 employees shows that a majority of respondents felt inadequately protected during extreme heat at work. The results underscore the need for better prevention and clearer guidelines for employers.
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has moved into new office premises in the centre of Bilbao. The relocation is intended to strengthen collaboration with partners whilst providing a more sustainable working environment.
