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Unfortunately, accidents can happen even with the greatest care. As employers and employees, it is important to be aware of what legally constitutes an accident at work, an industrial accident or a road accident. Although the concepts are similar, there are important differences in legal and administrative terms. What is...

Compliance with health and safety and fire safety regulations is not only a legal obligation, but also a basis for worker safety. The first thing that the health and safety inspector or fire inspector will ask for during any inspection is the mandatory documentation. But exactly what documents are required to...

All workplaces in Hungary are required to ensure occupational safety and fire protection. Most companies have two options: hire a full-time occupational safety specialist or outsource these tasks to a professional service provider. But which solution is more effective and cost-efficient? Cost savings through...

The legal and economic significance of occupational safety training Occupational safety training is not only a legal obligation, but also a strategically important condition for employees to be able to perform their daily tasks safely, efficiently, and without harm to their health. Workplace accidents and occupational diseases...

Why is fire protection essential for every business? Fire protection plays a key role in business safety, as fires pose a threat not only to the lives of employees, but also to the entire operation of the business. Fire can cause not only physical damage, but also serious financial...

Occupational safety is a set of rules that guarantees the safety of organized work and the protection of health. This system is based on legislation, organizational regulations, and institutional rules. Its most important goal is to create an environment for employees that is safe and free from health hazards...

Fire safety in the office HOW CAN WE AVOID ON-SITE FINES DURING OFFICIAL INSPECTIONS? Fire safety – official inspection When renting an office, we may encounter numerous pitfalls during a disaster management official inspection, which may even result in a significant on-site fine. Government Decree 259/2011. (XII. 7.) specifies...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers to take many unprecedented steps in corporate management. The proven and effective way to prevent the spread of the pandemic has been to significantly reduce human contact. Workplaces where people work in large, open-plan spaces, offices, large...

The transitional rules relating to the end of the emergency situation shall be amended as follows with regard to the Occupational Safety Act: (2) The medical validity of operator licenses that expired during the emergency situation and are required for certain activities in the course of work shall be extended until the 60th day after the end of the emergency situation.

What is teleworking? In teleworking, employees regularly perform their work at a location separate from their employer's premises—typically their home—using computer equipment, and transmit the results electronically. Employment involving teleworking must be agreed upon in the employment contract. Health is not...

Based on the information published by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology in March 2020, we have already received answers to some questions regarding the exposure register for hazardous substances. Now, based on the opinion of the Ministry's Occupational Safety Department, we have received answers to the following questions: If a very small amount or a short...

In March 2020, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology issued a notice on the application of regulations concerning the exposure register for hazardous substances. This was done because a number of inaccuracies, misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and problems had arisen in connection with the register. Therefore, the Ministry's Occupational Safety Department...

Government Decree 177/2020 (V. 4.) issued for the emergency period provides for the postponement of certain periodic occupational safety inspections as follows (V. 4.) on the emergency period provides for the postponement of certain periodic occupational safety reviews, the extension of the medical validity of operator licenses required for work, and the postponement of certain periodic reviews as follows Postponement of periodic occupational safety reviews...

Government Decree 487/2020 (XI.11) was published in issue 244 of the Hungarian Gazette (November 11, 2020), which deals with the application of rules relating to teleworking during the state of emergency, among other things. Exercising its emergency powers granted due to the second wave of the Covid-SARS 2 coronavirus, the government...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act considers accidents that occur during or in connection with work to be occupational accidents. When concluding an agreement on teleworking, the parties shall specify the work activities and workplaces covered by teleworking.  Work accident It is advisable to define the work activity and workplace as follows...

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has published guidelines entitled Returning to Work. This document provides assistance on how to maintain the safety and health of employers and employees in a working environment that has changed significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance addresses the following issues...

The status of fire safety and occupational safety training in relation to the Adult Education Act, which will come into force on September 1, 2020. 08.31.2020 DATE OF ENTRY CEDIT_ADMIN WRITTEN BY Our position According to current rumors and beliefs, fire and occupational safety training, which is the responsibility of employers, will fall under the scope of adult education, which...

The rules governing remote working are not always clear to employers and employees. If we accept the fact that the number of people working from home will increase before a state of emergency is declared, in the mutual and well-understood interests of both parties, then all participants must...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers to take many drastic measures in corporate management. The proven and effective way to prevent the spread of the pandemic has been to significantly reduce human contact. Workplaces where large numbers of people were present in large, open-plan workplaces, offices, etc.

How common was the Home Office among multinational companies with large offices in Hungary as a form of employment before the pandemic? – we may rightly ask. Both employers and employees are aware that...

In March of this year, the Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology published its report on the findings of its 2019 inspections. The occupational safety authority carried out its inspection activities in accordance with the 2019 Inspection Guidelines, the National Authority Inspection Plan, and its own work plan....

In view of the emergency situation, the authorities are simplifying procedures in numerous cases. In our previous article, we reported on the easing of medical examinations and fire safety inspections. You can read the entire article by clicking here. However, the obligations that are essential for life...

National Directorate General for Disaster Management: During a state of emergency declared by the government, the following shall be considered official documents in accordance with special regulations: Decree 45/2011. (XII. 7.) BM on fire safety examinations...

Please note that Act XCIII of 1993 (Occupational Safety Act) and its implementing decree (50/1999. (XI.3.9 EüM decree), which specifically addresses screen...

In the current situation, there is a lot of real and perhaps even more false information circulating about the properties, effectiveness, and protection against viruses of respiratory masks. In line with the professional position of all authoritative international organizations, including the World Health Organization, based on the case definition, COVID-19...

The actors involved in occupational safety and health are employees, employers, legislators, government experts, occupational safety and health experts, and occupational health service providers. These actors are not in an easy position, as they must constantly evolve and keep pace with developments in everyday life, the environment, and technical background. Diversity and variety are part of everyday life in this field. WHY...

One of the cornerstones of our company's success is employee satisfaction. To achieve this, it is necessary to provide them with, among other things, the material, organizational, and personal conditions for safe and healthy work. This is precisely the goal set out in „Act XCIII of 1993 on Occupational Safety„ (hereinafter:...

Why is a workplace first aid course important? The fundamental purpose of first aid is to save the life of an injured person and prevent further damage to their health. Providing assistance to people who have suffered an accident or injury is one of the most expected human actions, and it is also our civic/legal obligation. This is not...

The Disaster Management Directorate General may conduct official inspections throughout the country, not only after prior notification, but also on a random basis, whether at workplaces or even in apartment buildings. If deficiencies are found during the inspection, the owner may be required to take immediate action. Fines of up to 10,000...

Nowadays, occupational safety training courses often seem to be rushed through. This is, of course, what both employers and employees want. E-learning is currently enjoying a heyday. Of course, this can also be effective and work well! We are right to ask...

Office ergonomics – regulations Nowadays, the use of some form of computer equipment is almost essential for intellectual work. Office work, which is performed while seated, may appear to be easy, but in reality, countless factors can make it stressful. With regard to screen-based work, even in 2021, a regulation that came into force in 1999...

Legal background of first aid at work The fundamental purpose of first aid is to save the life of an injured person and prevent further damage to their health. Providing assistance to people who have suffered an accident or injury is one of the most expected human actions, and it is also our civic/legal obligation. This is no different in...

How can fire safety regulations facilitate a company's fire safety work? Both employers and employees may already be familiar with fire safety regulations (hereinafter: regulations) as a document. Fire protection is a priority among employers' obligations, as numerous laws in Hungary...

Employers who have not previously favored working from home and do not have a set of rules in place for this are now forced to adopt this mode of employment due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rules for working from home In light of this, it can be said that not everyone...

National occupational safety authority inspection plan In October of this year, the Ministry of Finance published its occupational safety and labor inspection plan for 2020. The document sets out the occupational safety inspection tasks to be carried out in accordance with Act CXIII of 1993 on occupational safety. In 2020, the authority...

Between 2018 and 2019, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) launched a Europe-wide campaign to prevent risks from dangerous substances in the workplace. The aim of the campaign is to reduce exposure to dangerous substances in the workplace by raising awareness of the risks and effective methods of prevention....

The topic mentioned in the title deserves a much longer explanation and many more sections covering different topics, and probably even a multi-volume description. Without claiming to be exhaustive, I would like to highlight the importance of a certain management approach, which is important for both employers and...

In our fast-paced world, we face more and more challenges, and we are not always able to deal with them. Unfortunately, accidents and activities that involve injury cannot always be avoided. Many people live with a false sense of security, believing that „nothing bad can happen to me,” but...

According to a report by the Ministry of Finance, between May 6 and June 7, 2019, companies operating in the baking and confectionery industry throughout the country were subject to targeted occupational safety inspections. The targeted inspection was justified by the fact that, due to the specific nature of the baking and confectionery industry, employees are exposed to numerous...

The Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of Finance is once again drawing the attention of all employers involved in wine production to the dangers of must gas and the need to take preventive measures to protect the health and safety of their employees. Every year during the harvest season, carelessness and inattention result in several deaths...

The Disaster Management Directorate General may conduct official inspections throughout the country, not only after prior notification, but also on a random basis, whether at workplaces, office buildings, or even apartment buildings. If deficiencies are found during the inspection, the owner may be required to take immediate action and may be fined between 20,000 and...

In occupational safety, different procedures apply to the use and operation of work equipment and technology that is classified as hazardous or non-hazardous. In order for the employer to know what obligations they must fulfill, it is necessary to determine which category the work equipment in question belongs to. What is considered work equipment? All machines,...

Nowadays, technological development is accelerating, resulting in fewer accidents involving electric shock. However, in recent weeks and months, we have heard news reports of accidents involving electric shock that have claimed human lives. Electricity is an indispensable part of our everyday lives, but it poses countless dangers...

Research conducted in the United States involving nearly 20,000 subjects shows that the construction industry is harmful to hearing. According to the study, 55% of American construction workers have hearing loss. In the study, the incidence of hearing loss increased rapidly, reaching 86.4% among those under 65 years of age...

Based on forecasts by the National Meteorological Service, in view of the high average daily temperatures and heat warnings expected during the summer, the Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of National Economy has issued a statement calling on all employers to be aware of the dangers of heat waves and to take the necessary preventive measures to protect the health and safety of their employees. The organization...

What is teleworking? In the context of teleworking, employees regularly perform their work at a location separate from their employer's premises (usually their place of residence) using IT equipment, and transmit the results electronically. Act I of 2012 on the Labor Code regulates the specific provisions relating to teleworking...

Within the European Union, most fatal accidents at work occur in the construction sector. The most common cause of accidents is falls from height. According to a study commissioned by the European Union, „two-thirds of accidents at construction sites are due to poor planning, inadequate organization of construction work, ...

Pursuant to Sections 17 and 17a of Act CCXXII of 2015 on the general rules of electronic administration and trust services (hereinafter: the Act), state administrative bodies, including government offices, are state bodies obliged to provide electronic administration. The Act...

An accident at work occurred and the investigation was concluded with a payment order issued by the competent Government Office's Administrative Department. In the following article, we describe a workplace accident and the subsequent official investigation and its outcome. The basic situation is as follows: A container next to a conveyor belt (feed belt) sunk into the floor of a hall building had to be...

What is the difference between personal protective equipment and work clothing? Is there any difference between personal protective equipment and work clothing? The answer is yes. Personal protective equipment protects the health and physical integrity of employees during work from physical, chemical, and biological hazards...

In recent years, and already this year, there have been several reports in the media about waste disposal sites burning here and there. In the course of our work, we have encountered an interesting situation in this area. The treatment, disposal, and selective sorting of residential and public waste delivered to waste disposal sites...

According to a report by the Ministry of Finance's Occupational Safety Department, occupational safety inspections affected 14,298 employers in 2018. The inspections covered compliance with rules on safe working practices that do not pose a health risk. The authorities found occupational safety irregularities at 72.81% of the inspected workplaces. During the inspections...

In 2017, the Occupational Safety Department of the Ministry of Finance launched a two-year national occupational safety campaign entitled „Focus on agriculture – safety at work first.” The main objective of the campaign was to draw the attention of employers, employees, and professionals working in the sector to safe working practices. In 2016, the...