Tag: occupational
After the fatal workplace accidents: Criticism of the closure of the Norwegian Agency for Occupational Health and Safety
It was in 2018 that the Social Democratic government opened the doors to the Norwegian Agency for Working Environment Knowledge, MYNAK, in Gävle. The assignment was to compile other people’s…
Asbestos: ovarian and larynx cancers recognized as occupational diseases
News Published on 10/17/2023 at 12:22 p.m. Updated 10/17/2023 at 12:22 p.m. Reading 2 min. Beyond pleural cancer, asbestos is the cause of numerous laryngeal and ovarian cancers. Since October…
Asbestos: ovarian and larynx cancers recognized as occupational diseases
News Published on 10/17/2023 at 12:22 p.m. Updated 10/17/2023 at 12:22 p.m. Reading 2 min. Beyond pleural cancer, asbestos is the cause of numerous laryngeal and ovarian cancers. Since October…
Occupational therapist: what is it, what does it treat?
The occupational therapist works with people with disabilities or who encounter difficulties in daily activities. What does he treat? When to consult? What price? Summary Occupational therapy is a medical-therapeutic…
Workers with occupational disabilities are on strike in Utrecht today for more pay: ‘People should eat dry bread at work’
The VNG also wants to increase the wages of these employees, but says there is no money. “They do very important work, but strictly speaking they are not municipal officials.…
These employees with an occupational disability went on strike in Utrecht today: ‘Everyone gets an extra wage, we don’t get anything’
The trade unions FNV and CNV are firmly behind the eight thousand strikers from social work companies. Kitty Jong, vice-chairman of the FNV: “Why do ordinary civil servants and people…
Workers with occupational disabilities are on strike in Utrecht today for more pay: ‘People should eat dry bread at work’
The VNG also wants to increase the wages of these employees, but says there is no money. “They do very important work, but strictly speaking they are not municipal officials.…
Employees with an occupational disability will go on strike in Utrecht on Wednesday: ‘Biggest action ever’
The VNG also wants to increase the wages of these employees, but says there is no money. “They do very important work, but strictly speaking they are not municipal officials.…
Breast cancer: For the first time, it is recognized as an occupational disease
News Published on 03/27/2023 at 2:11 p.m. Updated 03/27/2023 at 2:11 p.m. Reading 2 mins. In Moselle, a former nurse chaining night shifts during her career has just succeeded in…
SKR: Allow occupational pension break
Pensioners who are considering going back to work risk having to pay a higher tax when occupational pension and salary are added together. “The current regulatory framework means that many…