text: regional and local legislation and policies concretise the minimum conditions set by EU law and adapt 
  to the risks in the specific context. 
  
  **New directives or revisions and updates**of directives were introduced for several reasons, that is, 
  coverage of new technologies like artificial optical radiation (use of laser, etc.); after 2017, the 
  Carcinogens and mutagens directive was amended several times towards the current status 
  (Carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances directive). The revision of the Display screen 
  equipment and workplaces directive — mainly to adapt it to the significant technological developments 
  since their introduction — is one of the actions under the EU OSH Strategic Framework 2021 to 2027. 
  In light of the changes of working conditions towards**physical inactivity and repetitive work and the**
  **higher psychosocial and emotional demands**, there have been calls from many stakeholders and 
  experts for a stronger legal framework. 
  
  Although the**EU OSH legislation guarantees a strong legislative frame**, evaluations of the practical 
  implementation at workplaces observe certain**difficulties in implementation**(see DG EMPL 
  evaluations of the OSH Acquis or EU-OSHA reports in the frame of its research on supporting 
  compliance). Studies and evaluations found that full compliance might be challenging for micro and 
  small companies (EU-OSHA has published several reports on safety and health in micro and small 
  enterprises (MSEs)). It also seems not to be standard practice to apply the hierarchy of preventive 
  measures, that is, technical and organisational solutions of risk reduction first, and individual solutions 
  as a last resort. As mentioned, it is also a challenge to swiftly cope with technological changes and 
  developments. 