One third of EU workers are exposed to climate change-related risks ─ such as extreme heat, extreme weather events or poor air quality, a survey by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has revealed. In parallel, 31% of workers are concerned about the impact of environmental risks on their safety and health at work.
These insights form part of EU-OSHA’s latest OSH Pulse 2025 worker survey: Occupational safety and health in the era of climate and digital change, offering a timely snapshot of the challenges and risks stemming from climate change, digitalisation and the psychosocial work environment that European workers face today. The survey also shows how workplaces are responding to safeguard workers’ safety and health.
Resources for action
To support evidence-based decision-making, EU-OSHA has released a package of resources designed to turn data into action. These include:
- EU-level infographics covering climate change, mental health and digitalisation
- Country factsheets on climate change as well as psychosocial risks and mental health for each participating country, offering a more detailed look at national data and sector trends
A full report and summary, highlighting key challenges and opportunities across Europe