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Foresight projects: EU-OSHA anticipates emerging risks and future OSH challenges

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EU-OSHA’s foresight projects anticipate technological, environmental, societal, political, and economic changes that could lead to new occupational safety and health (OSH) challenges, with the aim of preventing future risks and ensuring safe and healthy workplaces. 

As green and digital transitions increase their pace, so does the need to create a long-term strategic approach and innovative solutions to potential workplace safety dilemmas. 

EU-OSHA’s foresight projects on emerging risks have identified key topics that demand further action to get ahead of the challenges: ICT/DigitalisationCircular economyGreen jobsNanomaterials and — soon to come — Climate change. 

See more details in our informative flyer, available in over 20 languages.

More in-depth information in the thematic section on Emerging risks