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Submissions are now being accepted for the 40th International A+A Congress in 2027. Under the theme “Prevention Ensures Stability—Occupational Safety and Health as the Key to Crisis Resilience in Turbulent Times,” the Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work (Basi) e. V. is inviting participants to help shape the program of the anniversary congress through its Call for Participation. It will take place from October 19 to 22, 2027, in Düsseldorf—coinciding with the international A+A trade fair.
The education sector employs around 10 million people across the EU, and one in four teachers says their job has a negative impact on their mental health. A new EU-OSHA report looks at how to prevent psychosocial risks and support good mental health among teachers, academic staff, research assistants and other education professionals.
Climate change is no longer a distant risk for occupational safety and health – it is already shaping working conditions across Europe. EU‑OSHA has now published a comprehensive set of resources exploring how climate-related developments will affect the future of work and worker protection.
Mental health at work is moving to the center of the European agenda. With its new Healthy Workplaces Campaign “Together for Mental Health at Work (2026–2028)”, EU‑OSHA is putting a strong focus on how organizations can better manage psychosocial risks and create healthier working environments.
With the theme ‘People matter! What does that mean for us?’, the 39th International A+A Congress will kick off on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 1 p.m. in Room 14, Hall 1, 1st floor, with an exciting and varied programme.
High-ranking representatives from politics, prevention and social security will provide impetus for global developments in safety and health at work.
At the World Social Security Forum (WSSF 2025) in Malaysia, Dr. Christian Felten was re-elected as Vice President of the International Section on Prevention in Transportation of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). His re-election highlights his international recognition as a key figure in shaping modern occupational safety strategies.
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.
A+A, the world’s leading trade fair for personal protection, occupational safety and health at work, has published a new white paper on the topic of ‘New Work – The Future of Work’. It offers practical insights into current developments in healthy, safe and future-oriented working environments – with contributions from science, business and society.
Explore the impact of economic incentives and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting on occupational safety and health (OSH). The latest discussion papers from EU-OSHA examine how external organisations in Germany can create economic incentives for organisations, including in SMEs, to promote preventive OSH measures. These incentives may take the form of competitions, awards, lower insurance premiums, or subsidies.