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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 2019, the occupational safety authority's inspection work covered 12,784 employers, during which government officials inspected...

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 related to the operation of life and health protection equipment remain in place. These include the inspection and maintenance of fire safety equipment, devices, and appliances by specialized companies, as well as...

National Directorate General for Disaster Management: During a state of emergency declared by the government, the fire safety examination certificate specified in Decree 45/2011 (XII. 7.) BM on occupations and job positions requiring a fire safety examination, the organization of fire safety training, and the detailed rules of the fire safety examination is considered an official document under special rules. (XII. 7.) BM on fire safety examinations. This means that after the state of emergency has ended, new fire safety examination certificates will be issued...

Please note that Act XCIII of 1993 (Occupational Safety Act) and its implementing decree (50/1999. (XI.3.9 EüM decree), which specifically defines the rules for working in front of a screen. If you think you have done everything you can to...

In the current situation, there is a lot of real and perhaps even more false information circulating about the properties and effectiveness of respiratory masks and their protection against viruses. In line with the professional opinion of all authoritative international organizations, including the World Health Organization, at least FFP2, FFP3... respiratory protection must be provided to healthcare personnel when treating suspected COVID-19 cases based on the case definition and when caring for patients.

The actors involved in occupational safety are employees, employers, legislators, government experts, occupational safety 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 IS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY IMPORTANT? Occupational safety is the set of safety and health requirements for organized work, which is regulated by legislation...

One of the cornerstones of our company's success is employee satisfaction. To achieve this, we must provide them with the material, organizational, and personal conditions necessary for safe and healthy work. This is precisely the goal set out in Act XCIII of 1993 on occupational safety (hereinafter: Mvt.). However, in addition to the Mvt., there are a number of other regulations related to occupational safety that impose various documentation requirements on...

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 no different in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act states that „In the workplace – depending on its nature, location,...

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 may also be imposed, ranging from 10,000 forints to 10,000,000 forints in the case of multiple violations. In this article, we will try to summarize the most common...