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CIS News, December 2004

European Agency’s work programme for 2005

Meeting in Bilbao, Spain, on 23 and 24 November 2004, the Administrative Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work elected Luis Lopes as its new chairperson and agreed the Agency’s work programme for 2005.

Luis Lopes is the Portuguese workers’ representative on the Bureau of the Agency’s Board. He takes over from Christa Schweng, Austrian employers’ representative. It is Mr Lopes’ second term of office having previously held the position in 2002.

The Agency’s work programme for 2005 will focus on developing the Agency’s information services in line with the priorities set out in the Community Strategy for Health and Safety at Work. Major initiatives will include:

A Europe-wide information campaign focusing on the risks of excessive noise at work culminating in the European Week for Safety and Health at Work, 24-28 October 2005.

The launch of a new Risk Observatory to identify emerging risks and corresponding good preventive practices.

An enlargement action plan aimed at raising awareness of safety and health at work in the European Union’s 10 new Member States.

An investigation into the relationship between occupational safety and health and economic performance.

A study into the impact of Europe’s ageing workforce on OSH policies and practices.

Preparation for an information campaign in 2006 on protecting young workers.

For further information, visit the European Agency Web site.

Updated by BC. Approved by EC. Last update: December 2004.