SloveniaFrom April 1 to November 30, 2025, the Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia under Katja Čoh-Kragolnik led a targeted inspection campaign focusing on exposure to hazardous chemicals, particularly carcinogens, mutagens, and reprotoxins, in hospitals. The inspections were conducted at pathology departments where workers are exposed to formaldehyde. During this period, inspectors carried out 51 inspections, issued 27 administrative decisions, initiated eight disciplinary proceedings, and issued five warnings under the Criminal Code and one warning under the Inspection Code. The most frequent violations were related to informing the competent authority about the use of these substances, with many employers failing to notify the Health and Safety Authority (IRSD) at least 15 days before using such substances. Other issues included inadequate risk assessments, insufficient training of employees on safe handling, and improper measurement practices by unaccredited entities. Some companies failed to inform their clients about the need for additional accredited providers for certain measurements, leading to incomplete risk evaluations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual findings from an official inspection campaign without overtly promoting any political agenda. It reports on regulatory compliance issues within healthcare institutions, highlighting systemic problems rather than taking a partisan stance. While the issue of workplace and,
