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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 an accident at work? An accident at work is any accident that occurs to a worker in the course of, or in connection with, the performance of his/her work....

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 what exactly is the documentation needed to ensure that a company is in compliance? Let's look at the most important ones! Mandatory and recommended OSH documentation OSH...

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 outsourcing The salary, social security contributions, and ongoing training of a full-time occupational safety specialist can be a significant burden for a company. We...

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. In order to prevent accidents at work and occupational diseases, it is essential that all employees are aware of the risks in their working environment, their nature and severity...

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 and legal consequences if the appropriate fire safety protocol is not implemented in time. The...

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. Occupational safety focuses not only on the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational diseases, but also on...

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.) defines the violations that are subject to fire safety fines. The decree states that the first-instance authority is the disaster management branch office, so...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers to take many unprecedented steps in corporate management. Proven and effective measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic included significantly reducing human contact. Workplaces where large numbers of employees were present in large, open-plan spaces and offices were practically emptied in order to maintain safe operations. The vast majority of employees...

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, the employee regularly performs their work at a location separate from the employer's premises – typically at their place of residence – using IT equipment, and transmits the results electronically. Employment involving teleworking must be agreed in the employment contract. The creation of conditions for safe work that does not endanger health is required under Section 2(2) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act –...