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Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europe's borders. Physically and geologically, Europe is a subcontinent or large peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia and west of Asia.
Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and–according to the traditional geographic definition–to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea, and the Caucasus Mountains (in Caucasia). Europe's eastern frontier is vague, but has traditionally been given as the divide of the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea to the southeast. The Urals are considered by most to be a geographical and tectonic landmark separating Asia from Europe.
Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area, covering about 10,390,000 square kilometres (4,010,000 sq mi) or 2.0% of the Earth's surface. The only continent smaller is Australia. In terms of population, it is the third-largest continent (Asia and Africa are larger) with a population of more than 710,000,000, or about 11% of the world's population.
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Nothing surprises anymore RT @Jessica_Asato Miliband off to Europe and Mandy to contest his seat? Has politics gone mad? http://is.gd/4NIrI
ThePhilNorth (Phil North) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:58 -0000
Nothing surprises anymore RT @Jessica_Asato Miliband off to Europe and Mandy to contest his seat? Has politics gone mad? http://is.gd/4NIrI
RT .@svb123 RT @bilblogz: Britain needs to be a full part of a strong Europe, not a weak, pathetic Tory has-been on the fringes of nowhere
Chrsthmsn (Chris Thomson) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:57 -0000
RT .@svb123 RT @bilblogz: Britain needs to be a full part of a strong Europe, not a weak, pathetic Tory has-been on the fringes of nowhere
[Today in PD] Towards a post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-US Relations http://bit.ly/29kF3y (via @PublicDiplomacy)
gbeka (beka) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:44 -0000
[Today in PD] Towards a post-American Europe: A Power Audit of EU-US Relations http://bit.ly/29kF3y (via @PublicDiplomacy)
mtv europe music awards tonight ( in germany) :) yay :) i hope the jonas brothers win :)
XxSvenja17xX (Svenja) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:41 -0000
mtv europe music awards tonight ( in germany) :) yay :) i hope the jonas brothers win :)
@Parlez_me_nTory I'm sorry. Do you mean how well the Major government worked together in unity and health? What split them. Oh yes Europe
northbriton45 (North Briton) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:21 -0000
@Parlez_me_nTory I'm sorry. Do you mean how well the Major government worked together in unity and health? What split them. Oh yes Europe
BBC: Hague dismisses French 'outburst': William Hague defends the Tories' Europe policy after it is critici.. http://bit.ly/1VmlnG
fingertipnews2 (Fingertipnews2) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:57:58 -0000
BBC: Hague dismisses French 'outburst': William Hague defends the Tories' Europe policy after it is critici.. http://bit.ly/1VmlnG
Austria - Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt (AUVA) (Austrian Social Insurance for Occupational Risk) - Quasi-government agency responsible for workers' compensation in Austria. It also engages in activities related to prevention, first aid, medical care of accident victims, rehabilitation, research, and information dissemination. Site mostly in German, but with some information in English as well.
Belgium - Institut pour la prévention, la protection et le bien-être au travail (Institute for Prevention, Protection and Welfare at Work) - Non-governmental, non-profit institution engaged in the dissemination of safety and health information, the promotion of safety and health in workplaces, and the provision of advice in the field to enterprises and workers. Bilingual site (Dutch and French).
Czech Republic - Center of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases - National institute devoted to research, consultation, information, and training activities in the field of occupational health. Bilingual site (Czech and English).
Meta Description: [ Centre of Occupational Health pages contain information about organizational structure, services offered by the Centre, and up-to-date news about occupational health services and related areas in the Czech Republic. ]
Denmark - Arbejdsmiljøinstitutet [AMI] (National Institute of Occupational Health) - Advisory and research organization devoted to the furthering of healthy workplaces. Bilingual site (Danish and English).
European Union - European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - This Agency, based in Bilbao (Spain), has the principal tasks of bringing together, and sharing, occupational safety and health (OSH) information from Member States of the European Union.
Meta Description: [ Global site - Your global gateway to a safer and healthier working environment ]
Finland - Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) - This government institute is engaged in research and advisory services, training and the dissemination of information. Trilingual site (Finnish, Swedish, and English).
Meta Description: [ Finnish Institute of Occupational Health ]
France - National Research and Safety Institute (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité, INRS) - National agency engaged in research, education and woorkplace assistance in the field of occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (French and English).
Meta Description: [ INRS est l’Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité pour la prévention des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles. Documentation et publications sur l’hygiène et la sécurité de l'homme au travail. ]
Germany - Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (FIOSH) (Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA)) - Federal agency charged with research, the finding of practical solutions, and information in the field of occupational safety and health, as well as with workplace health promotion in Germany. Bilingual site (German and English).
Germany - German Federation of Institutions for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention (Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften, HVGB)) - Federation of 35 sector-based institutions charged with workers' compensation and associated preventive activities in the workplace in Germany. Bilingual site (German and English).
Meta Description: [ Here you will find in-depth information of the services of the institutions of statutory accident insurance and prevention ]
Greece - Hellenic Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (Ellêniko Institouto Ygieinês kai Asfaleias tês Ergasias (EL.IN.Y.A.E.)) - Greek national institute for research into occupational safety and health matters. Bilingual site (Greek and English).
Meta Description: [ ÅËÉÍÕÁÅ ]
Hungary - Munkavédelmi Kutatási KözalapÃtvány (Public Foundation for Research on Occupational Safety) - Agency responsible for research, information, training, and workplace evaluation activities related to occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (Hungarian and English).
Ireland - Health and Safety Authority (HSA) - The HSA has overall responsibility for the administration and enforcement of health and safety at work in Ireland. It monitors compliance with legislation at the workplace and can take enforcement action (including prosecutions), is an expert centre for information and advice to employers, employees and self-employed, and it promotes education, training and research.
Italy - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Prevention (Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzione e la Sicurezza del Lavoro, ISPSL) - Public institution devoted to research, information, training and advice on legislation in the area of occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (Italian and English).
Meta Description: [ ISPESL Istituto Superiore Prevenzione e Sicurezza sul Lavoro - Home Page ]
Latvia - Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health (IOEH) - The main purpose of this government institute is the generation and dissemination of information on the interaction of working and general environment and human health as well as provision of training in the field of occupational and environmental health. Bilingual site (Latvian and English).
Malta - Occupational Health and Safety Authority - Contains notifications, publications, courses and contact details.
Netherlands - TNO Work and Employment - This quasi-governmental institute offers research, consultancy, training and information services in labor-related fields, including occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (Dutch and English).
Meta Description: [ Ruim tweehonderd professionals van TNO zetten zich dagelijks in om mensen gezond, veilig, slim, productief en met plezier aan het werk te houden. ]
Norway - Arbeidstilsynet / Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority - National occupational safety and health agency. Bilingual site (Norwegian and English).
Meta Description: [ Arbeidstilsynet arbeider for et forsvarlig arbeidsmiljø og trygge tilsettingsforhold for alle. ]
Norway - Statens arbeidsmiljøinstitutt [STAMI] (National Institute of Occupational Health) - Research institute contributing to increased knowledge on and practical applications of occupational health based on the biomedical and natural sciences. Bilingual site (Norwegian and English).
Poland - Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy [CIOP - PIB]) - The Institute is a leading scientific and research institution in Poland dealing with occupational safety and health and labor condition issues. Its principal activities include research, certification, training, information collection and dissemination, and consultancy. Bilingual site (English and Polish).
Meta Description: [ Strona główna Centralnego Instytutu Ochrony Pracy - Państwowego Instytutu Badawczego ]
Poland - Instytut Medycyny Pracy (Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine) - Institute of research into occupational medicine and public health, located in Lodz. Bilingual site (Polish and English).
Meta Description: [ Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. Jerzego Nofera w Lodzi ]
Portugal - Institute for the Development and Inspection of Working Conditions (Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho, IDICT) - National institute devoted to research, promotion, information and training in the field of working conditions, including occupational safety and health. Site is mostly in Portuguese, with some English.
Russia - Centre for Industrial Labour Safety and Social Partnership and Occupational Training - Government institution based in St Petersburg. Its tasks include: occupational safety training; provision of advice for the development of regulation of social and labour relations; provision of information for employers on safety and health matters; policy development for other OSH centers. Bilingual site (Russian and English).
Sweden - National Institute for Working Life (Arbetslivsinstitutet) - This government institute conducts research and information activities concerning labor protection matters, including occupational safety and health. Bilingual site (Swedish and English).
Meta Description: [ The National Institute for Working Life. A centre of knowledge for sustainable working life. ]
United Kingdom - Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - British agency responsible for ensuring that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.
Meta Description: [ Homepage of the Health and Safety Executive and Health and Safety Commission website ]
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