New and emerging risks in occupational safety and health

"The occupational safety and health status of the EU workforce is affected by many factors, not least its changing demographic structure, the spread of new technologies and a reduction in the importance of economic sectors that previously dominated, such as industry and mining. This is bringing...

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Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Luxembourg 2009
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19185938124919031109-New-and-emerging-risks-in-occu.htm
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description "The occupational safety and health status of the EU workforce is affected by many factors, not least its changing demographic structure, the spread of new technologies and a reduction in the importance of economic sectors that previously dominated, such as industry and mining. This is bringing about changes not only in the numbers of jobs in each sector, but also the types of jobs that are available. The age profi le of the workforce is changing. New technologies are creating new categories of employment. Globalisation means that health threats that were once distant easily spread around the world in a short period of time. If the EU is to preserve the health of its workforce and maintain its economic strength and its competitiveness, it needs to meet these challenges proactively. This Outlook off ers an overview of the present and future trends of relevance to occupational health, the main workplace risks and their prevention. "
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Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
spellingShingle chemical risks
new work practices
occupational accidents
occupational disease
occupational risks
stress
young worker
nanotechnology
New and emerging risks in occupational safety and health
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title New and emerging risks in occupational safety and health
topic chemical risks
new work practices
occupational accidents
occupational disease
occupational risks
stress
young worker
nanotechnology
url https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19185938124919031109-New-and-emerging-risks-in-occu.htm