Is Europe's four-day workweek hazardous to workers?

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Many European business enterprises are shortening the number of working days to four per week. Firms are able to reduce their costs and provide an additional rest day with the four-day workweek scheme. The economic conditions in Europe, characterized by weak market demands and high levels of production, have contributed to the trend's popularity. Several companies have been able to minimize the number of layoffs with the shortened workweeks. However, the scheme involves more working hours per day, subjecting workers to fatigue and increasing the risk of injuries while at work or on the way home.

Labor Regulation NEC, Evaluation, Europe, Labor law, Compressed work week

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Ergonomics still no. 1 problem for VDT workers

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A National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health research showed that stress-inducing conditions and employers' use of electronic monitoring can lead to repetitive-motion illnesses among employees using video display terminals (VDTs). Employers have tried alleviating these symptoms with fine ergonomically-designed equipment but these alone do not significantly reduce the incidence of repetitive motion illnesses. Management may need to restructure certain job aspects such as work pace and work load to get better results and ensure the health of their employees.

Occupational Safety Regulation, Interview, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury, Safety regulations, United States. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Nichols, M. E.

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Get a glimpse of the latest safety research

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The National Safety Council's Research Poster program called New Horizons, could benefit even the most seasoned safety professional as it offers new insights in many safety areas. The program will be featured at the National Safety Council Congress on Oct 27 and 28, 1997 where attendees can understand how diverse and applicable the research program will be.

Occupational Safety & Health Adm, Conferences, meetings and seminars, National Safety Council

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