Going to work more dangerous than war
An estimated 2.34 million people die each year from work-related accidents and diseases. Of these, the vast majority (2.02 million) die from a wide range of work-related diseases. Of the estimated...
View ArticleIllegal immigrants without the right to healthcare
Eighty per cent of undocumented immigrants who are victims of accidents at work say they are not protected by public healthcare. This is partly due to national regulations but also, often, because...
View ArticleFewer accidents at work in Italy
In 2012, in Italy, reports of work-related accidents were 745,000. With a decrease of 23% compared to 2008 and of almost 9% compared to 2011. The injuries which were recognized last year were about 500...
View ArticleFirst Spanish guidebook about on-the-job injuries
The first guide about information and training to prevent work-related injuries has been published in Andalusia. The good practices are addressed to businessmen, executives and ... First Spanish...
View ArticleFewer accidents at work in Belgium
In Belgium, it’s time to focus on accidents at work. Are 157,131 accidents occurred in the private sector during 2012. –7.7% from the previous year. Reduction ... Fewer accidents at work in Belgium
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Back pain is the first cause for disability in the world
The main cause of disability in the world is low back pain (LBP). This is the finding of an Australian study published in the journal Annals ... [....]
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Accidents at work discriminate against French women
Accidents at work in France seem to increase for women but not for men. These are the main findings of Anact, that gives detailed figures: ... [....]
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Safety in the use of chemicals at work at the core of the World Day
The World Day of Health and Safety At Work falls on April 28th. The initiative, promoted by ILO, aims at focusing one’s attention on the ... [....]
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In France, suicide can be a work injury
From today, in France, suicide or attempted suicide, if clearly linked to the person's professional activity, can be considered an accident at work – and ... [....]
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The exoskeleton for people who work on their feet
An entirely original exoskeleton has been designed, not for people with disabilities but for ordinary workers. The 'Chairless Chair®' is a new system developed by ... [....]
View ArticleWork-related disease is a major killer
Every year, 1.3 million workers die from work-related disease in the G20 countries. 2.3 million all over the world. Moreover, 196 million non-fatal occupational accidents ... [....]
View ArticleSchool is a dangerous place to be
In 2013, the reports of accidents occurring to students in Italian public schools were 88,512: +1.7% compared to 87,020 in 2009. This number, however, has ... [....]
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Accidents at work in Europe, a reduction compared to 2008
In 2011, there were just over 2.7 million serious accidents that resulted in more than three days of absence from work and 3 691 fatal accidents ...
View ArticleAustria’s workers risk their health
Eight out of ten workers in Austria - around 3.3 million people - are exposed to physical and psychological risks in their workplace, according to ...
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Work-related injuries decrease in Italy
According to the last report by the Italian Institute of Statistics, during the second quarter 2013, people who claimed they had at least one accident ...
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