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DE-BAuA starts major project on long term health effects of nanomaterials The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)

Federal Ministry of Environment, the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and BASF are initiating a five million EURO project to explore possible long-term effects of nanoparticles. The studies are designed for four years and are based on the test specifications of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). The aim of this study is to enable informed statements about the long-term effect of various commonly used nanomaterials.
 

DK - New Danish Centre for Nano Safety to address risk assessment of nanoparticles

The next three years, scientists at the new Danish Centre for Nano Safety will explore how to best protect workers and to improve risk assessment of nanoparticles at the workplace. The center is headed by Professor Ulla Vogel from the National Institute of Occupational Health. The Working Environment Research Fund supports the centre with 30 million Danish crowns.
 

A summary of four secondary analysis reports: Understanding workplace management of safety and health, psychosocial risks and worker participation through ESENER

In 2009, EU-OSHA carried out the first Europe-wide establishment survey on health and safety at the workplace, the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). Following on from the initial analysis presented in the descriptive overview report in 2010, four secondary analysis projects have been carried out in 2011. This report provides an overview of these reports, which focus on the following issues: Management of health and safety at work; Worker representation and consultation on health and safety; Factors associated with effective management of psychosocial risks; Management of psychosocial risks— drivers, obstacles, needs and measures taken

Worker representation and consultation on health and safety: An analysis of the findings of the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER)

In 2009, EU-OSHA carried out the first Europe-wide establishment survey on health and safety at the workplace, the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). Following on from the initial analysis presented in the descriptive overview report in 2010, four secondary analysis projects have been carried out in 2011. This report focuses on workers' participation in health and safety management. It highlights how participation varies across Europe and examines the relationship between worker representation and effective management of workplace risks.

Management of occupational safety and health: Analysis of data from the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER)

In 2009, EU-OSHA carried out the first Europe-wide establishment survey on health and safety at the workplace, the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). Following on from the initial analysis presented in the descriptive overview report in 2010, four secondary analysis projects have been carried out in 2011. This report focuses on management of safety and health at work, examining how practices vary across Europe depending on, for example, establishment size, location and sector.

NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE

3Nano-SAE, research center in Bucharest has developed and improved material with remarkable properties as a metabolic activator. This nanomaterial has developed into a new medical product later known as Nanoxyn. It is an excellent metabolism activator, together with highly negative surface toxins ...

BEST No. 1/2000. Shiftwork and Health BEST No. 1/2000. Shiftwork and Health

Shiftwork and other forms of working at unusual hours, and especially working at night, have always raised some health concerns. Shiftworkers, their employers, and governments responsible for health and safety legislation, are rightly interested in some serious questions about shiftwork and health:

• does shiftwork damage health?

• in what health areas does it carry this risk?

• are the short-term and long-term effects different?

• can occupational doctors and nurses monitor and reduce these effects?

• can shiftworkers themselves reduce these effects?

This issue of BEST aims to provide help and guidance in this complex area.

Sitting too long ups death risk

Study about the greater risk of death when sitting too long. According to this study more leisure time spent sitting was associated with higher risk of mortality, particularly in women.

A short information about the study can be found under this link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Sitting-too-long-ups-death-risk/articleshow/6204502.cms

 

Women hurt at work

This hazards factsheet presents information on the hazards that women face at the workplace that may result in injury.

Vold og trusler i ældreplejen- Violence in elderly care

Denne rapport er udarbejdet på baggrund af resultater fra et stort forskningsprojekt på Arbejdsmiljøinstituttet. Projektet hedder FOR-SOSU (Fastholdelse Og Rekruttering af SOcial- og SUndhedshjælpere og -assistenter). Det overordnede mål med dette projekt er at skabe forudsætninger for en effektiv arbejdsmiljøindsats, som kan øge rekruttering og fastholdelse af social- og sundhedshjælpere og - assistenter (SOSU’er) i SOSU-branchen. To store undersøgelser indgår i projektet. Den ene undersøgelse hedder Arbejde i ældreplejen, og her undersøges arbejdsmiljøet blandt alle typer medarbejdere i ældreplejen i 36 kommuner i 2005. Det anden undersøgelse hedder SOSU’er Årgang 2004 og den følger alle de SOSU’er, der blev uddannet i 2004 et og to år efter de træder ud på arbejdsmarkedet. Nærværende rapport omhandler dog kun det første år efter uddannelsens afslutning.

The report provides information about the project FOR- SOSU: employment and work of social workers and elderly care nurses.

Kvinder på arbejde (Women at work)

Kvinder på Arbejdsmarkedet var et stort anlagt interventionsprojekt, der blev gennemført på mere end 30 virksomheder med kvindelige ansatte fra år 2000 til 2004. Projektet bestod af en interventionsdel og en forskningsdel, som til delsforløb uafhængigt af hinanden. Arbejdsmiljøinstituttet stod for evalueringen afinterventionsprojekterne og gennemførte dels en undersøgelse af effekten afinterventionerne - dels en undersøgelse af de processer, der foregik i forbindelsemed implementeringen af interventionerne. Det er erfaringer og resultater fradisse evalueringer vi har sammenfattet i denne rapport.

The report provides information about the project "women at work". The project ran form 2000 to 2004 in about 30 companies.

Work's Worse for Women

This article presents information on high risks women face from job-related stress, musculoskeletal injuries, violence and other hazards. They note these risks will increase when women move in to jobs traditionally done my men, like construction, and presents some ways to deal with these.

Center Self-assessment for a Woman-friendly Workplace

The fundamental proposition of the Gender and Diversity Program is that a staff diverse in culture and gender strengthens the performance of International Agricultural Research Centers, by expanding the pool of skills, talents, perspectives and ideas within the organization. Recent research suggests that an organization benefits strongly from a diverse workforce.

Employees with increased creativity, innovation, and strong intellectual vitality, exhibit an improved ability to develop effective partnerships and to respond rapidly and successfully to challenges in the external environment.

Alexithymia and its association with burnout, depression and family support among Greek nursing staff

Few studies have examined the relation between alexithymia (i.e. the inability to recognize and verbalize emotions) and professional burnout. Considering the absence of relevant studies in the Greek scientific literature, the aim of this work was to examine the associations of alexithymia with the three facets of professional burnout, the perception of family support and depression in nursing personnel.

In the scientific literature there is a debate as to whether alexithymia is a stable personality characteristic or if it is dependent on symptoms of mental disorders. The study tried to interpret the associations of alexithymia with professional burnout, depressive symptoms and family support. From this study it appears very likely that alexithymia is directly associated with depression and personal achievement, but also - indirectly - with the sense of family support.

Key feminist concerns regarding core labor standards, decent work and corporate social responsibility

This paper aims to discuss the gendered nature of labor standards and core labor standards, decent work, as well as voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR), to highlight the implications for women workers in developing countries. Part 1 deals mainly with the definitions and general discussions around these issues, while Part 2 focuses on its gender implications. The paper is mainly a study of the available literature within academia as well as relevant official documents and material from non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

EU- Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union, a Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness.

Emergency workers need better OSH protection

A new report shows that emergency workers have a high risk of suffering fatal accidents, injuries and other occupational diseases. Past disasters demonstrate that both communities and companies are often not fully prepared for major accidents and catastrophes. Better protection for emergency workers against occupational hazards should be given high priority, as current environmental, economic, and political developments suggest an increase in the severity and frequency of future disasters.

Full report: “Emergency services: occupational safety and health risks”

Emergency services: occupational safety and health risks

The report shows that emergency workers have a high risk of suffering fatal accidents, injuries and other occupational diseases. Past disasters demonstrate that both communities and companies are often not fully prepared for major accidents and catastrophes. Better protection for emergency workers against occupational hazards should be given high priority, as current environmental, economic, and political developments suggest an increase in the severity and frequency of future disasters.

International comparison of policy measures on workplace violence

Agression and violence in an international perspective

ANNEX - OSH in the transport sector. National report - Austria

This report is complementary to an overview report "OSH in figures. Occupational safety and health in the transport sector - an overview". It presents some national data related to the transport sector in Austria covering employment, occupational health and safety risks and health effects, and national legislation.

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DE-BAuA starts major project on long term health effects of nanomaterials The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)

Federal Ministry of Environment, the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and BASF are initiating a five million EURO project to explore possible long-term effects of nanoparticles. The studies are designed for four years and are based on the test specifications of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development). The aim of this study is to enable informed statements about the long-term effect of various commonly used nanomaterials.
 

DK - New Danish Centre for Nano Safety to address risk assessment of nanoparticles

The next three years, scientists at the new Danish Centre for Nano Safety will explore how to best protect workers and to improve risk assessment of nanoparticles at the workplace. The center is headed by Professor Ulla Vogel from the National Institute of Occupational Health. The Working Environment Research Fund supports the centre with 30 million Danish crowns.
 

A summary of four secondary analysis reports: Understanding workplace management of safety and health, psychosocial risks and worker participation through ESENER

In 2009, EU-OSHA carried out the first Europe-wide establishment survey on health and safety at the workplace, the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). Following on from the initial analysis presented in the descriptive overview report in 2010, four secondary analysis projects have been carried out in 2011. This report provides an overview of these reports, which focus on the following issues: Management of health and safety at work; Worker representation and consultation on health and safety; Factors associated with effective management of psychosocial risks; Management of psychosocial risks— drivers, obstacles, needs and measures taken

Worker representation and consultation on health and safety: An analysis of the findings of the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER)

In 2009, EU-OSHA carried out the first Europe-wide establishment survey on health and safety at the workplace, the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). Following on from the initial analysis presented in the descriptive overview report in 2010, four secondary analysis projects have been carried out in 2011. This report focuses on workers' participation in health and safety management. It highlights how participation varies across Europe and examines the relationship between worker representation and effective management of workplace risks.

Management of occupational safety and health: Analysis of data from the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER)

In 2009, EU-OSHA carried out the first Europe-wide establishment survey on health and safety at the workplace, the European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER). Following on from the initial analysis presented in the descriptive overview report in 2010, four secondary analysis projects have been carried out in 2011. This report focuses on management of safety and health at work, examining how practices vary across Europe depending on, for example, establishment size, location and sector.

NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE

3Nano-SAE, research center in Bucharest has developed and improved material with remarkable properties as a metabolic activator. This nanomaterial has developed into a new medical product later known as Nanoxyn. It is an excellent metabolism activator, together with highly negative surface toxins ...

BEST No. 1/2000. Shiftwork and Health BEST No. 1/2000. Shiftwork and Health

Shiftwork and other forms of working at unusual hours, and especially working at night, have always raised some health concerns. Shiftworkers, their employers, and governments responsible for health and safety legislation, are rightly interested in some serious questions about shiftwork and health:

• does shiftwork damage health?

• in what health areas does it carry this risk?

• are the short-term and long-term effects different?

• can occupational doctors and nurses monitor and reduce these effects?

• can shiftworkers themselves reduce these effects?

This issue of BEST aims to provide help and guidance in this complex area.

Sitting too long ups death risk

Study about the greater risk of death when sitting too long. According to this study more leisure time spent sitting was associated with higher risk of mortality, particularly in women.

A short information about the study can be found under this link: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Sitting-too-long-ups-death-risk/articleshow/6204502.cms

 

Women hurt at work

This hazards factsheet presents information on the hazards that women face at the workplace that may result in injury.

Vold og trusler i ældreplejen- Violence in elderly care

Denne rapport er udarbejdet på baggrund af resultater fra et stort forskningsprojekt på Arbejdsmiljøinstituttet. Projektet hedder FOR-SOSU (Fastholdelse Og Rekruttering af SOcial- og SUndhedshjælpere og -assistenter). Det overordnede mål med dette projekt er at skabe forudsætninger for en effektiv arbejdsmiljøindsats, som kan øge rekruttering og fastholdelse af social- og sundhedshjælpere og - assistenter (SOSU’er) i SOSU-branchen. To store undersøgelser indgår i projektet. Den ene undersøgelse hedder Arbejde i ældreplejen, og her undersøges arbejdsmiljøet blandt alle typer medarbejdere i ældreplejen i 36 kommuner i 2005. Det anden undersøgelse hedder SOSU’er Årgang 2004 og den følger alle de SOSU’er, der blev uddannet i 2004 et og to år efter de træder ud på arbejdsmarkedet. Nærværende rapport omhandler dog kun det første år efter uddannelsens afslutning.

The report provides information about the project FOR- SOSU: employment and work of social workers and elderly care nurses.

Kvinder på arbejde (Women at work)

Kvinder på Arbejdsmarkedet var et stort anlagt interventionsprojekt, der blev gennemført på mere end 30 virksomheder med kvindelige ansatte fra år 2000 til 2004. Projektet bestod af en interventionsdel og en forskningsdel, som til delsforløb uafhængigt af hinanden. Arbejdsmiljøinstituttet stod for evalueringen afinterventionsprojekterne og gennemførte dels en undersøgelse af effekten afinterventionerne - dels en undersøgelse af de processer, der foregik i forbindelsemed implementeringen af interventionerne. Det er erfaringer og resultater fradisse evalueringer vi har sammenfattet i denne rapport.

The report provides information about the project "women at work". The project ran form 2000 to 2004 in about 30 companies.

Work's Worse for Women

This article presents information on high risks women face from job-related stress, musculoskeletal injuries, violence and other hazards. They note these risks will increase when women move in to jobs traditionally done my men, like construction, and presents some ways to deal with these.

Center Self-assessment for a Woman-friendly Workplace

The fundamental proposition of the Gender and Diversity Program is that a staff diverse in culture and gender strengthens the performance of International Agricultural Research Centers, by expanding the pool of skills, talents, perspectives and ideas within the organization. Recent research suggests that an organization benefits strongly from a diverse workforce.

Employees with increased creativity, innovation, and strong intellectual vitality, exhibit an improved ability to develop effective partnerships and to respond rapidly and successfully to challenges in the external environment.

Alexithymia and its association with burnout, depression and family support among Greek nursing staff

Few studies have examined the relation between alexithymia (i.e. the inability to recognize and verbalize emotions) and professional burnout. Considering the absence of relevant studies in the Greek scientific literature, the aim of this work was to examine the associations of alexithymia with the three facets of professional burnout, the perception of family support and depression in nursing personnel.

In the scientific literature there is a debate as to whether alexithymia is a stable personality characteristic or if it is dependent on symptoms of mental disorders. The study tried to interpret the associations of alexithymia with professional burnout, depressive symptoms and family support. From this study it appears very likely that alexithymia is directly associated with depression and personal achievement, but also - indirectly - with the sense of family support.

Key feminist concerns regarding core labor standards, decent work and corporate social responsibility

This paper aims to discuss the gendered nature of labor standards and core labor standards, decent work, as well as voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR), to highlight the implications for women workers in developing countries. Part 1 deals mainly with the definitions and general discussions around these issues, while Part 2 focuses on its gender implications. The paper is mainly a study of the available literature within academia as well as relevant official documents and material from non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

EU- Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

Horizon 2020 is the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union, a Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness.

Emergency workers need better OSH protection

A new report shows that emergency workers have a high risk of suffering fatal accidents, injuries and other occupational diseases. Past disasters demonstrate that both communities and companies are often not fully prepared for major accidents and catastrophes. Better protection for emergency workers against occupational hazards should be given high priority, as current environmental, economic, and political developments suggest an increase in the severity and frequency of future disasters.

Full report: “Emergency services: occupational safety and health risks”

Emergency services: occupational safety and health risks

The report shows that emergency workers have a high risk of suffering fatal accidents, injuries and other occupational diseases. Past disasters demonstrate that both communities and companies are often not fully prepared for major accidents and catastrophes. Better protection for emergency workers against occupational hazards should be given high priority, as current environmental, economic, and political developments suggest an increase in the severity and frequency of future disasters.

International comparison of policy measures on workplace violence

Agression and violence in an international perspective

ANNEX - OSH in the transport sector. National report - Austria

This report is complementary to an overview report "OSH in figures. Occupational safety and health in the transport sector - an overview". It presents some national data related to the transport sector in Austria covering employment, occupational health and safety risks and health effects, and national legislation.