prevention

UNITED STATES COVID-19 OSH RESOURCES

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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).

Regions / Country
United States
Topics
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
Document Type

AUVA: Informationen für Arbeitgeber zum Arbeitnehmerschutz (Corona)

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

Regions / Country
austria
Topics
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
Document Type

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
Topics
Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
Document Type

Psychological Safety Blog | CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network

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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
Topics
Health
Health promotion
Occupational accidents and diseases
Document Type

Korea: Response Guidance to prevent and control the spread of COVID_19

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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)”. 

Regions / Country
korea, Republic of
Topics
Health
Medical care
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
Document Type

España: Incapacidad temporal asimilada por Accidentes de Trabajo para el sector público

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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
Topics
Cash sickness benefits
Occupational accidents and diseases
Document Type

Italy: Decreto Cura Italia

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salute.gov.it (18.03.2020)

Regions / Country
italy
Global challenges
Topics
Health
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks
Document Type

Germany: Voluntary helpers in the health and welfare service are insured against occupational diseases

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dguv.de (31.03.2020)

In order to relieve the burden on hospital and GP staff in particular in the current crisis, retired doctors, nurses and medical students are now being asked for support. Some have already signalled their willingness to do so.

Regions / Country
germany
Topics
Occupational accidents and diseases
Prevention of occupational risks

Coronavirus: So lässt sich das Infektionsrisiko für das Fahrpersonal senken — BG Verkehr

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Der Güterkraftverkehr und andere in der BG Verkehr versicherte Branchen der Verkehrswirtschaft nehmen in der derzeitigen Lage eine Schlüsselrolle ein. Sie sorgen dafür, dass die Versorgung der Bevölkerung mit Gütern und Waren unterbrechungsfrei gewährleistet ist. Dazu müssen sich Mitarbeitende der Unternehmen auch in Risikogebiete begeben. Aufgabe der Unternehmen ist es, die Mitarbeitenden bestmöglich vor einer Infektion durch das Coronavirus zu schützen.

Regions / Country
germany
Topics
Occupational accidents and diseases
Document Type