Occupational accidents and diseases

UNITED STATES COVID-19 OSH RESOURCES

Submitted by btreichel on

This list provides resources from the United State’s OSH agencies charged specifically with OSH issues: the National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The resources include links to information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (NIOSH’s parent agency) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) (OSHA’s parent agency).

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United States
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Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
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France: La maladie professionnelle sera reconnue pour tous les soignants

Submitted by gfilhon on

lefigaro.fr (02.04.2020)

Les soignants atteints par le Coronavirus auront droit à la prise en charge à 100% au titre de la maladie professionnelle.

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france
Global challenges
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Health
Occupational accidents and diseases

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AUVA: Informationen für Arbeitgeber zum Arbeitnehmerschutz (Corona)

Submitted by btreichel on

Hier finden Sie Informationen der AUVA für Arbeitgeberinnen und Arbeitgeber zu Schutzmaßnahmen betreffend Coronavirus.

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austria
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Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
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SUVA-Coronavirus: Informationen für unsere Kundinnen und Versicherten

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Die SUVA bietet  allgemeine Informationen sowie  Informationsblätter an, die auf Deutsch, Französisch und Italienisch erhältlich sind. 

Regions / Country
switzerland
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Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
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Psychological Safety Blog | CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network

Submitted by btreichel on

To help leaders and their employees face the challenges ahead, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) and HowattHR have launched this Psychological Safety Blog. It will be a trusted source for information, tools and resources to help leaders protect the health, safety and wellness of their people by addressing the mental health impacts of the pandemic and the social isolation.

Regions / Country
canada
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Health
Health promotion
Occupational accidents and diseases
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Korea: Response Guidance to prevent and control the spread of COVID_19

Submitted by btreichel on

The Korean Ministry of Employment and Labour together with the Industrial Accident Prevention and
Compensation Bureau, Occupational Health Division  has published this  comprehensive Response Guidance, which will help businesses to  respond to COVID-19. This Guidance is designed to help English-speaking employers and workers to better understand the Korean “Response Guidance for Businesses to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 (6th edition)”. 

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korea, Republic of
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Health
Medical care
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
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Korea’s rapid innovations in the time of COVID-19

Submitted by btreichel on

The Republic of Korea is well known for its advanced technology and innovations. Since the breakout of COVID-19 in the country on 22 January 2020, the government and the private sector have been introducing various innovative measures for public information disclosure, virus testing, and monitoring of quarantined persons. As the spread of the virus continues to evolve as a global challenge, here are some examples illustrating the early experiences and lessons learned observed thus far in Korea. 

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korea, Republic of
Global challenges
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Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
Information and communication technology
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España: Incapacidad temporal asimilada por Accidentes de Trabajo para el sector público

Submitted by mmarquez on

mscbs.gob.es (13.03.2020)

Se ha decidido también que el personal al servicio de la Administración Pública encuadrado en el régimen especial de mutualismo administrativo que se encuentre en situación de aislamiento preventivo, así como quienes se han contagiado del virus, se considerarán en Incapacidad Temporal asimilada a la baja laboral por Accidente deTrabajo. Se extiende de esta forma a los empleados públicos la medida adoptada el pasado martes para el Régimen General de la Seguridad Social.

Regions / Country
spain
Global challenges
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Cash sickness benefits
Occupational accidents and diseases
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Italy: Decreto Cura Italia

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salute.gov.it (18.03.2020)

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italy
Global challenges
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Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
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