MY HEALTH RIGHTS

The kit is designed to give an overview of legislation and standards relating to the design of safer machines, as well as the process of reviewing documents four basic techniques. . It has, moreover, the work done by ETUI-REHS to coordinate the intervention of unions at the national and European level, and support their positions within the European debate on the machines.  The kit also outlines ways to strengthen the involvement of workers in the development process “standard machines. (more…)

Heat stroke can occur when you perform physical work in hot environments. It occurs when the body fails to cool enough: its temperature normally 37 ° C increases and can reach 40 degrees C.
Pub “These strong episodes of intense heat is increasingly frequent in recent years, companies must now anticipate their occurrence and take into account this risk may add to the usual occupational hazards. It must be included in the single document d ‘risk assessment, leading to the implementation of measures to mitigate their effects on health. (more…)

Better to live with his computer: an expert witness (2001), reported in full.
“Since 1991, a decree fixes the employers obligations technical, medical and organizational on the computer. It applies to employees using a computer “for a significant part of their working time” – that is to say most of the time
Pub An employer must analyze the occupational hazards due to the computer and identify measures to be taken in response to these risks. In principle, these measures must be implemented when they were accepted, given a reasonable time is allowed for the time for implementation. (more…)

The visit of recovery after an accident at work must take place for any accident which gave rise to a work stoppage of at least 8 days.
Any industrial accident which resulted in a work stoppage by 8 days requires a medical recovery, when the employee returns to her workstation.
The employer contact the occupational health service, to organize this visit.
The visit of recovery must take place within 8 days after the resumption of the post. The medical examination is carried out by the doctor. (more…)

Workers have rights and responsibilities.
Your employer assumes overall responsibility for your health and your safety in the workplace, but you also have responsibilities under the Act. It is simply to exercise common sense and pay attention to the work you do.
You will find answers to your questions by clicking on a link below or by choosing a link in the menu on the left. (more…)