Do we work more relaxed and effectively if we plan more intensively and precisely? How do we deal safely with carcinogenic hazardous substances? And: What risks to our health can we generally expect in the workplace in the future? Answers to these and other topical questions can be found at the upcoming events of Basi, the Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work, with its guests – online, on site or hybrid. From October 2022, the “Call for Participation” will also be looking for exciting topics for the A+A Congress 2023.
Exhibiting companies can now register for A+A 2023. The world’s leading trade fair and congress event for personal protection, occupational safety and health will take place in Düsseldorf from October 24 to 27, 2023. Under the motto “People matter”, numerous exhibitors will be presenting innovative solutions and concepts for safe and healthy working at A+A 2023. This time, the major megatrends of digitalization and sustainability will form the thematic umbrella of the leading international trade fair.
Exposure to carcinogenic hazardous substances in the workplace often goes unnoticed at first, although it must be given special consideration in the risk assessment. Serious damage to health is then only discovered far too late. This makes it all the more important to take special precautions for certain activities. The hazardous substance check of the Joint German Occupational Safety and Health Strategy (GDA) is helpful here.
The members are the heart of Basi – and we are pleased to introduce them to you in a loose sequence. This time, the MTM ASSOCIATION e. V. answers three key questions.
Dusts are omnipresent in nature and in all areas where people live and work. Dr. Christian Felten, Managing Director of the Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work (Basi), deals with the different types of dusts, hazards and limit values in his latest article in the Swiss trade journal “Safety-Plus”.
The risk of accidents in the private and public sectors has increased in 2021 compared to the previous year. This is according to the business and accounting results published by the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV). The accident risk rose from 21.54 accidents at work per 1,000 full-time employees in 2020 to 22.95 accidents in 2021. However, this was still below the 2019 figure, when the accident risk was 23.93 accidents at work per 1,000 full-time employees. These figures relate solely to accidents in an occupational context. Accidents involving other groups of insured persons, such as people in voluntary work or in rehabilitation, are not included.
The Institute for Work and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IAG) has developed an interactive e-learning course to raise awareness of the issue of excessive and insufficient demands in the workplace.
If you get on your bike or e-bike for a tour, you don’t want to find your back and joints aching after just a short time. That’s why Basi member Aktion Gesunder Rücken (AGR) provides tips and tricks on bike settings and accessories to prevent unnecessary pain. Regular cycling not only strengthens the leg muscles, it also benefits the back muscles.
An e-learning program aims to provide trainees with tools and skills to prevent psychological challenges during training. The foundation “Achtung! Kinderseele” foundation, which has been campaigning for the mental health of children and young people since 2009, has made it available on its website.