https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/ Practical articles on occupational safety, fire safety and Hungarian regulatory changes. en https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/four-fires-lessons-for-workplace-fire-safety/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/four-fires-lessons-for-workplace-fire-safety/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 From the World Trade Center to Grenfell Tower: four fires that show why prevention, proper communication, maintenance and well-rehearsed emergency procedures can be decisive. Part one of a three-part series. https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/heat-alert-working-in-hot-weather/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/heat-alert-working-in-hot-weather/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 During prolonged heat, Hungarian regulations protect workers: above 24 degrees C protective drinks are mandatory, hourly rest breaks must be provided, and effective temperature limits apply by type of work. https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/april-28-world-day-for-safety-at-work/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/april-28-world-day-for-safety-at-work/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Since 2012, April 28 has been Hungary's official day of remembrance for workers injured or killed in workplace accidents. The day's Canadian origins and Hungarian accident statistics. https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/asbestos-related-deaths-every-week/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/asbestos-related-deaths-every-week/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Although asbestos is banned, it is still present in older buildings and can become airborne during demolition or even simple home drilling. What asbestos is, why it is dangerous, and what Hungarian law requires. https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/rules-for-working-in-cold-weather/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/rules-for-working-in-cold-weather/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Working in the cold carries serious health risks. When does a workplace qualify as cold, and what measures must the employer take: rest breaks, hot tea and protective clothing against the cold. https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/ladder-safety-guide-in-2-minutes/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/ladder-safety-guide-in-2-minutes/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 A practical ladder safety guide: setting up the ladder correctly using the 4-to-1 rule, maintaining three points of contact while climbing, and the key rules for working on a ladder. https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/working-under-the-influence/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/working-under-the-influence/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 From July 1, an accident no longer qualifies as an occupational accident if it was caused, in whole or in part, by alcohol or drug impairment. What does this mean for employees and employers? https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/workplace-risk-assessment-explained/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/workplace-risk-assessment-explained/ Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 A risk assessment is not just a document for avoiding regulatory fines: handled properly, it is an effective tool that protects employees and boosts productivity. https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/fire-safety-specialist-rules-tightened/ https://munkavedelembudapest.com/en/blog/fire-safety-specialist-rules-tightened/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Under Decree 9/2015. (III. 25.) BM, employing a fire safety specialist has been mandatory since April 2 for schools, care homes, hotels and others - non-compliance can mean a fine of up to HUF 500,000.