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DGUV Yearbook 2015/2016

Under the title of "Without Borders and Barriers", the English version of the DGUV Yearbook 2015/2016 was published. The main topics are "Good, safe work in Germany, Europe and Worldwide", "Rehabilitation and Participation" and "Future of Work".

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Infographics: Jobs with highest exposure to UV-radiation.

A big dose of sunshine

A recent study by the German Social Accident Insurance produces surprising results. The Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IFA) has conducted a research project in which it recorded and interpreted detailed exposure data for the most diverse of tasks performed outdoors.

More working hours, fewer accidents

The risk of suffering an occupational accident in Germany fell once again last year, despite employment having continued to rise. 1.5% more hours were worked than in the previous year. At the same time, the number of reportable occupational accidents per million hours worked fell by almost 2%, to 14.

Digitalization demands new answers for occupational safety and the safeguarding of health

New forms of work call for new responses in order to protect employees at work. The German Social Accident Insurance Institutions are drawing attention to this on the occasion of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April 2016) by issuing a new publication.

International Strategy Conference on Safety and Health at Work

Last chance to register! The official registration deadline for the 4th International Strategy Conference on Safety and Health at Work is 06 March. From 21 to 24 March 2016 the ISC2016 will take a closer look at how work is changing and what this means for occupational safety and health.

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