The International Organization for Standardization has published ISO 45010:2026, a standard providing guidance for employers to support employees experiencing menstruation- and menopause-related symptoms.
The U.S. Construction Suicide Prevention Week (September 14-18, 2026) draws attention to the mental health crisis in construction, where the suicide rate is four to five times higher than average. This is also a relevant signal for the Dutch and European construction sector.
German real estate companies are investing ever more deliberately in occupational health management (BGM), not as an incidental HR perk
In the American construction and drilling industry, physical safety has traditionally been heavily emphasized, but mental health receives structurally less
Companies that still promote employee health with a bowl of fruit in the office and a weekly lunchtime yoga session
Workplaces have traditionally been designed largely around a male norm, with women’s biological life stages — from fertility to menopause
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 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.
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.
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.
