- News from the country (2)
- "Safety in industry IV" conference (September 28-29, 2023, Wrocław) (3)
Continuous improvement of safety standards should be ensured not only in the context of new regulations and technologies. Safety is also affected by psychosocial risks and the involvement of top management or maintenance. We should also not forget about the growing expectations of the HR department regarding the promotion of safety, as well as areas such as ESG or sustainable development.
- Fire&Security Expo 2023 (July 28, 2023, Warsaw) (4)
After a two-year break, the FIre&Security Expo congress returned to the PGE National Stadium in Warsaw. This time, the organizers welcomed the guests of the event with the slogan "Practitioners for practitioners!" and traditionally took care of the rich program of the event. Its honorary patron was the Central Institute for Labor Protection - National Research Institute.
- Safe use of a company car (5)
On the occasion of the Safe Driver's Day, which we celebrated on July 25, it is worth recalling the most important information regarding the safety of employees using cars in the performance of their duties.
- Employees from Ukraine appreciate the conditions of employment in Poland (6)
As many as 94% of Ukrainian citizens who live and work in Poland are satisfied with the current employment conditions, and more than half also associate their professional future with our country. At the same time, the expectations of Ukrainian employees towards companies differ depending on whether they came to Poland before the outbreak of war in February 2022 or after – these are the conclusions of a study carried out by Randstad in cooperation with SW Research.
- The development of artificial intelligence does not affect the employee plans of Polish companies (8)
Recently, the discussion on the development of tools using artificial intelligence (AI) and their impact on the labor market has been gaining momentum. However, a study conducted by ARC Rynek i Opinions on behalf of EY Polska indicates that Polish companies are far from making key decisions regarding employee plans.
- Air-conditioning installations - a source of microbiological air contamination in car means of transport (10)
It is estimated that there are over a billion passenger cars on the streets and roads of the world. Air conditioning in the car = comfort for the driver and passengers.
- Competition for the European Prize in the Field of Crime Prevention (11)
The European Crime Prevention Network is organizing a competition for the European Crime Prevention Prize. The theme of this year's edition is the prevention of human trafficking for labor or other types of exploitation.
- Occupational safety in the digital economy in terms of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (12)
Digital transformation is the driving force of business and everyday life and introduces radical changes in these spheres. Companies and organizations that put technology at the center of attention and are pioneers today are likely to be leaders in their business areas in the future. It is at this stage of development that it is necessary to pay special attention to the fact that an equal element of these processes is and will be a man - his work, creativity and commitment.
- Evaluation of filtration efficiency of filtering half masks against nanoaerosol of reduced graphene oxide (17)
The article presents the results of the study of the filtration efficiency of FFP2 and FFP3 class filtering half masks against reduced graphene oxide nanoparticles. Respiratory protection equipment was selected from many products commonly available on the market.
- Tools for assessing functional ability to work - rules for determining ICF qualifiers (22)
Assessment of the ability to perform work is a very important element in the aspect of returning to professional life of a person after an illness or accident or a person with a disability. The article presents the most important information on the developed tools for the assessment of functional ability to work and qualification standards that enable, among others, determination of ICF qualifiers based on tests performed using these standards and tools. The developed standards are made available at no additional charge and allow for the wide use of these tools due to the low cost of their implementation.
- National Competition for Improving Working Conditions. Projects and solutions awarded in 2022 (26)
The National Competition for the Improvement of Working Conditions aims to inspire action as well as to develop and disseminate solutions to improve safety and working conditions, with particular emphasis on reducing exposure to the most common factors that are burdensome or harmful to health in the work environment (including in particular carcinogens) and the possibility of psychophysical employees (including the elderly and people with disabilities).
- The Labor Protection Council at the Sejm of the Republic of Poland deliberated (29)
- On the activities of the National Labor Inspectorate in 2022
On July 4, 2023, during the meeting of the Labor Protection Council, a report on the activities of the National Labor Inspectorate (PIP) in 2022 was presented. conducted inspections and preventive and promotional activities.
- Changes in regulations (30)
- Repeal of the regulation on the establishment of certain restrictions, orders and bans in connection with the occurrence of an epidemic emergency
- Schedule of service time of the officers of the State Protection Service - amendment of the regulation
- List of works prohibited to juveniles - new regulation
- We answer readers' questions (31)
- What is the issue of converting an invalidity pension into an old-age pension?
- Who is entitled to short-term pensions for adaptation to a new profession?
- Reports from abroad (32)
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