You are here

What's new in OiRA?

Latest news

16/10/2019

Improving safety and health in micro and small enterprises — construction and agriculture

On 16 October in Brussels, EU-OSHA hosts a conference on occupational safety and health (OSH) in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Europe. The event has a particular focus on the high-risk...See more

15/10/2019

‘Safety and health in MSEs in the EU: the view from the workplace’ – available in different languages

This summary presents the findings of a study on understandings and experiences of occupational safety and health (OSH) in 162 micro and small enterprises. The publication examines OSH experiences...See more

14/10/2019

OiRA at the Italian OSH trade fair Ambiente Lavoro 2019

Inail , the Italian Focal Point presents the OiRA tool for offices at Ambiente Lavoro 2019, the Italian trade fair dedicated to the promotion of safety and health in the workplace.See more

08/10/2019

Belgium presents its OiRA tool for the buses and coaches sector

On 9 October, our Belgium OiRA partner launches the OiRA tools developed for the buses and coaches sector with an event for 100 participants in Brussels. Like with all Belgian OiRA tools there will...See more

View all

New tools

OiRA tool

Nail studios

Installation and removal of classic or semi-permanent nail polish, false nail application with gels or resins, nail art decoration are all activities that expose workers, mostly women, to products containing dangerous chemicals. Some of the substances contained in the resins, glues, solvents and varnishes used by nail technicians can lead to the occurrence of cutaneous and / or respiratory allergic reactions, which are responsible for 75% of the professional pathologies diagnosed in this sector. The most common ones are allergic contact dermatitis, which causes an inflammation of the skin that can lead toworkers having to stop working in the sector. In addition repetitive gestures, prolonged, constrained sitting work postures, vibrations of tools, etc. can also promote the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). To help professionals in this sector to identify and assess different risks, a this new OiRA tool has been developed by INRS in collaboration with stakeholders from the sector.

Language:

French

Country:

France

OiRA tool

Buses and coaches

OiRA Buses and coaches has been developed for and by the sector. During the development of the Belgian tool 'Buses and coaches', the potential risks associated with the sector have been analysed and have shown that companies and their workers need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as the bus as a working environment with specific attention to the safety and security of the driver, the depot, the garage, … In addition to identifying the risks, solutions are provided to manage them. The tool contributes to better and safer working conditions in the sector which will lead to healthy and motivated workers.

Language:

French

Country:

Belgium

OiRA tool

Buses and coaches

OiRA buses and coaches has been developed for and by the sector. During the development of the Belgian tool 'buses and coahces', the potential risks associated with the sector have been analysed and have shown that companies and their workers need to be more attentive to the risks they incur. The tool is adapted to the specific characteristics of the sector, such as the bus as a working environment with specific attention to the safety and security of the driver, the depot, the garage, … In addition to identifying the risks, solutions are provided to manage them. The tool contributes to better and safer working conditions in the sector which will lead to healthy and motivated workers.

Language:

Dutch

Country:

Belgium

View all the tools