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Technical meeting

Technical meeting on occupational safety and health in the retail sector

Technical meeting that was held from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

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The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues around occupational safety and health (OSH) in the retail sector, with particular attention to the evolving world of work and the growing use of technologies, exploring opportunities and challenges this may bring, with the aim of adopting conclusions, including recommendations for future action.

The meeting adopted:

Safer and Healthier Retail Work in a Changing World
Technical meeting in the retail sector - group photo
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© Enrique Jimenez

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