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Creating a safer cleaning industry thanks to OiRA tools
Cleaning workers face multiple hazards, including exposure to various chemicals from detergents and dirt, as well as physical risks such as musculoskeletal disorders. They are also exposed to biological agents and psychosocial stressors, such as for…
See moreDemonstrating OiRA tools in Slovakia to highlight the importance of risk assessment
Small and medium-sized enterprise owners, managers, safety technicians, members of the Slovak OSH network and engineering students have the opportunity to learn more about EU-OSHA’s Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools during a hybrid…
See moreOiRA in figures: More than 60 tools in the pipeline
The OiRA project, EU-OSHA’s Online interactive Risk Assessment tool, is the first EU initiative to encourage micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to assess and manage their own occupational safety and health (OSH) risks using the tailored and…
See moreEU-OSHA welcomes the OiRA and IRAT community to explore synergies
Proper risk assessment is the key to safe and healthy workplaces. However, carrying out risk assessments can be quite challenging, particularly for micro and small enterprises.OiRA, the Online interactive Risk Assessment platform (and tools), comes…
See moreGreece: 13 new OiRA tools to look after workers’ safety and health
The Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has recently published 13 new OiRA tools, reaching the total number of 30 in the Hellenic country. Among these new tools there is also one that covers work-related psychosocial risks (covering issues…
See moreCarrying out occupational risk assessments is easy with OiRA tools
Conducting risk assessments for your company may seem hard when you do not know how or when you think you are lacking the resources. EU-OSHA’s Online interactive Risk Assessment (OiRA) tools assist employers in the identification and management of…
See moreDiscover OiRA facts in 2023: 27 new tools and more than 86 000 risk assessments
OiRA, the Online interactive Risk Assessment project has 354 tools online in various EU languages, 27 of which have been published in 2023.OiRA is a well-known risk assessment tool across EU businesses with more than 367 000 risk assessments (more…
See moreEmpowering workplaces: EU-OSHA guides companies in safety and health compliance
Occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations are not just a set of rules; they have the power to save lives and boost productivity. EU-OSHA’s ongoing research project is dedicated to helping companies, including micro and small enterprises (MSEs…
See moreOiRA website revamped to foster seamless risk assessment
Did you notice? Our Online interactive Risk Assessment website has undergone a digital makeover, and it is not just about a modern redesign.With 350 000+ risk assessments carried out and 341 OiRA tools in use by end November, we are upgrading the…
See moreSafer workplaces for veterinarians thanks to OiRA
Visits to the veterinarian are essential to keep our four-legged friends fit. In turn, workers in the sector also need to rely on healthy and safe workplaces.Some occupational hazards associated with veterinary activities are exposure to biological…
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