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Slovenia

Students in Slovenia learn about OSH in a digitalised world

Slovenia , Maribor, Slovenia

In an era marked by rapid digitalisation and technological advancements, the concept of work is undergoing an important transformation. To explore these shifts and their implications for occupational safety and health (OSH), a seminar hosted by our focal point in Slovenia, Ministrstvo za delo...

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Add to my calendar 2024-10-14 02:00:00 2024-10-14 02:00:00 Students in Slovenia learn about OSH in a digitalised world In an era marked by rapid digitalisation and technological advancements, the concept of work is undergoing an important transformation. To explore these shifts and their implications for occupational safety and health (OSH), a seminar hosted by our focal point in Slovenia, Ministrstvo za delo, družino, socialne zadeve in enake možnosti, will bring together economics and business students. The event aims to provide a platform for future professionals to critically engage with the evolving landscape of work as it intersects with technology. At the heart of the seminar is an introduction to the basic principles of OSH, setting the stage for an examination of how these concepts are being reshaped by emerging digital technologies. One of the highlights of the event will be a screening of the documentary ‘Human, not Human’, directed by Natan Castay. This film, which received the special mention by the jury at the Healthy Workplaces Film Awards in 2023, explores the world of digital labour, raising questions about the future of work, the replacement of human workers by technology and the ethical considerations of such transformations. Following the documentary, students will engage in a debate on the digital transformation of work and its implications for workplace safety, wellbeing and job security. This discussion will encourage participants to reflect on how technological advancements can simultaneously improve and complicate occupational health, making it critical to develop strategies that ensure workers’ physical and mental wellbeing in a digitalised world. Moderator: Prof Dr Simona Šarotar Žižek, Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Maribor Speaker: Nikolaj Petrišič, MSc, Head of the Occupational Safety and Health Department Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Ministrstvo za delo, družino, socialne zadeve in enake možnosti hwc@bilbomatica.es Europe/Madrid public
Bulgaria

OSH in the digital era: Regional event to tackle emerging challenges in Bulgaria

Bulgaria , Starozagorski bani, Bulgaria

An upcoming event will bring together key stakeholders from the Bulgarian Stara Zagora region to explore the evolving landscape of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the digital era. Organised by EU-OSHA's focal point in the country, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy , the activity will...

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Add to my calendar 2024-10-15 02:00:00 2024-10-15 02:00:00 OSH in the digital era: Regional event to tackle emerging challenges in Bulgaria An upcoming event will bring together key stakeholders from the Bulgarian Stara Zagora region to explore the evolving landscape of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the digital era. Organised by EU-OSHA's focal point in the country, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, the activity will focus on the impact of digital technologies on workplaces, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities posed to OSH by rapid technological advancements. With a growing number of workplaces adopting digital tools and Remote work is any type of working arrangement to work from home or – more generally – away from the employer’s premises or in a fixed location. In this context the focus is on remote work enabled by digital technologies (e.g. personal computers, smartphones, laptops, software packages and the internet). practices, this event aims to address the increasing risks associated with these changes. A wide array of topics will be discussed, including the psychosocial risks related to remote work, such as stress and burnout, as well as the legal responsibilities of employers in ensuring safe working conditions when digital technologies are involved. Through this event, trade union members, activists, employer representatives and members from the local government will have the opportunity to share insights and explore best practices in OSH. Moderator: KIRIL BINEV, Chief Expert in CL “Podkrepa”   Speakers: Alexander Zagorov, Confederate Secretary, CL “Podkrepa”   Yuliana Ilieva – Psychologist   Stoiko Atanasov, expert CL “Podkrepa” Zvezdelin Zapryanov – Lawyer Ministry of Labour and Social Policy hwc@bilbomatica.es Europe/Madrid public
Slovenia

Navigating the digital world of work: strategies for coping with technological stress

Slovenia , Online, Slovenia

The last thirty years have witnessed major technological and digital developments that have affected almost all economic activities and have profoundly changed the working environment. From the use of computers in office work to more modern applications in smart manufacturing, modern technologies...

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Add to my calendar 2024-10-15 02:00:00 2024-10-15 02:00:00 Navigating the digital world of work: strategies for coping with technological stress The last thirty years have witnessed major technological and digital developments that have affected almost all economic activities and have profoundly changed the working environment. From the use of computers in office work to more modern applications in smart manufacturing, modern technologies have become an integral part of how organisations operate. Technology is even transforming activities that were previously considered more traditional and less digitised, e.g. precision agriculture, through innovative technologies (such as robotics, sensors, satellites, mapping, drones, AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). ), manages farmland better and more accurately and enables more sustainable food production. For modern workers, this means being able to use at least some modern technologies. It is estimated that the workforce will become increasingly diverse and dispersed, with increasing income and job insecurity. Workers will be required to acquire new digital skills to remain employable.  Data from the European Commission shows that only 54 % of EU citizens of working age have at least basic digital skills, and only 55 % of SMEs have reached at least a basic level of digitalisation. Modern digital technologies bring with them new challenges for occupational safety and health and its management. Recent research has shown that the use of VR, AR and XR technologies in the workplace can cause vision problems, sleep disorders, epilepsy, musculoskeletal disorders, skin problems, battery-related injuries, slips, trips and falls, as well as cyber-sickness. Technological or digital stress is a term referring to the negative psychological and physical effects of excessive or inappropriate use of technology. It can be caused by various factors such as information overload, technological invasion, technological complexity, technological uncertainty, technological dependence and technological anxiety; these are the dimensions of technostress. These can affect well-being, performance, creativity and relationships. It is particularly prevalent among people who use technology for work, education, entertainment or socialising. Those who also work with technology are more likely to be affected. This is today's reality, especially for employees working in knowledge-intensive companies. Research has shown that technology overload and technology invasion can make employees generally feel overwhelmed, exhausted and distracted by the constant demands and challenges associated with technology. Technological complexity and technological uncertainty can foster feelings of frustration, anxiety and lack of self-awareness.  The webinar organised by the Slovenian Focal Point will also discuss sleep, which is, alongside healthy diet and regular physical activity, crucial for physical health and an effective immune system. It helps to regulate emotions and overcome stress.   In addition, the webinar will discuss how to recognise burnout and burnout at work. Despite the many dilemmas that still arise regarding the definition and causes of burnout, burnout is also defined as a descriptive diagnosis (Z73.0) in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) as a state of life exhaustion. Burnout can be defined along three dimensions: exhaustion, depersonalisation aka withdrawal or cynicism, and reduced personal effectiveness. Moderator: Vida PETROVČIČ, Journalist Speakers: Nikolaj PETRIŠIČ, MSc, Head of the Occupational Safety and Health Department, (Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs, and Equal Opportunities) Prof Dr Matej ČERNE (Faculty of Economics of the University of Ljubljana) Prof Dr Leja DOLENC GROŠELJ, MD (Centre for Sleep Disorders, University Medical Centre Ljubljana) ZAP FITCORP, Occupational Medicine, Traffic, and Sports Assoc Prof Dr Sara TEMENT (Faculty of Arts of the University of Maribor) Ministrstvo za delo, družino, socialne zadeve in enake možnosti hwc@bilbomatica.es Europe/Madrid public
Czechia

A focus on digital transformation and legislative updates in Czechia

Czechia , Prague, Czechia

As digital technologies are increasingly implemented in the workplace, legislation must be adapted accordingly. Occupational safety and health (OSH) specialists, employers and representatives from the business sector will meet at an upcoming seminar in Prague examining the regulations governing OSH...

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Add to my calendar 2024-10-21 02:00:00 2024-10-21 02:00:00 A focus on digital transformation and legislative updates in Czechia As digital technologies are increasingly implemented in the workplace, legislation must be adapted accordingly. Occupational safety and health (OSH) specialists, employers and representatives from the business sector will meet at an upcoming seminar in Prague examining the regulations governing OSH matters in the Czech labour code. A special emphasis will be placed on digitalisation at work and the evolving roles of (AI) AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). and virtual reality. In this context, EU-OSHA's 'Safe and healthy work in the digital age’ campaign will be presented. The impact of digital technologies in the workplace, including its opportunities and challenges, will be detailed by expert speakers from national authorities, employers’ organisations, representatives from the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in Czechia and tech companies. This event, organised by our Czech focal point Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí, is a part of European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2024! Moderator: Mgr. et Mgr. Josef SENČÍK, Occupational Safety Research Institute Speakers: Ing., Mgr. Blanka ŠEFRÁNKOVÁ, director of the employer section, Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Ing. Mgr. Eva HRUBEŠOVÁ, project manager of the Enterprise Europe Network at the Cent for Regional Development of the Czech Republic Ing. Jaroslav HLAVÍN, National Representative of FOP, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic   Mgr. Aneta KOVÁŘOVÁ, Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic Martin KOTEK, start-up Digitall Intelligence Anna CIDLINOVÁ, specialist in virtual reality and the use of modern technologies in the OSH field Jiřina ULMANOVÁ, Occupational Safety Research Institute Marek BÁRDY, XR Institute  Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí hwc@bilbomatica.es Europe/Madrid public
Chile
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XXIV International ORP Congress: "At Work: One Life, One Planet - Digitalisation and Well-being: New Era for Prevention"

Chile , Santiago de Chile, Chile

The XXIV International ORP Congress , titled 'Work and OSH in the age of (AI) AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). : a labyrinth of complexity', will delve into the theme of Artificial Intelligence ( AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). ) and its implications on boundaries and nature of work. Occupational health and safety is also being affected by the...

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Add to my calendar 2024-10-21 02:00:00 2024-10-25 02:00:00 XXIV International ORP Congress: "At Work: One Life, One Planet - Digitalisation and Well-being: New Era for Prevention" The XXIV International ORP Congress, titled 'Work and OSH in the age of (AI) AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). : a labyrinth of complexity', will delve into the theme of Artificial Intelligence ( AI refers to systems that display intelligent behaviour by analysing their environment and taking actions – with some degree of autonomy – to achieve specific goals. AI-based systems can be purely software-based, acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face recognition systems) or AI can be embedded in hardware devices (e.g. advanced robots, autonomous cars, drones or Internet of things applications). ) and its implications on boundaries and nature of work. Occupational health and safety is also being affected by the AI revolution, raising new and complex issues that require innovative solutions. Experts from all over the world will bring their insights to the discussion and will explore the different facets of the topic, taking into consideration all the possible issues and solutions. International ORP Foundation hwc@bilbomatica.es Europe/Madrid public