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European Agency and the Belgian EU presidency show how safe maintenance can save lives
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With statistics showing that between 10-15% of all fatal workplace accidents in Europe are linked to maintenance operations, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has joined forces with the Belgian EU Presidency to host a conference in Brussels showing how safe maintenance can increase occupational health and safety standards.
The conference ‘Maintenance: Do It Safely’ coincided with the release of EU-OSHA’s report, ‘Safe Maintenance in Practice’, outlining key strategies businesses should adopt to prevent maintenance risks.
EU-OSHA Director Dr Jukka Takala said: “These strategies include ensuring management is committed to a safety culture and the provision of clear working procedures, involving employees in safety, conducting a risk assessment and safety training, as well as implementing preventive measures”. The report details best practice examples of safe maintenance.
The report is available in English and a factsheet available in 22 languages. For more information about this and the Health Workplaces Campaign 2010-2011 visit: www.osha.europa.eu
Source: Foundry Trade Journal
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