Every April 28, the International Labor Organization (ILO) commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on a timely topic related to safety and health at work, in order to promote prevention of work accidents and occupational diseases throughout the world. Likewise, April 28 is the date chosen by the global trade union movement to pay tribute to the victims of work accidents and occupational diseases.

The ILO aims to raise global awareness of the magnitude and consequences of work-related accidents, injuries and illnesses, placing workers’ health and safety at the top of international agendas and supporting action to all levels.

Since its founding, the ILO has adopted more than 40 international labor standards that specifically address occupational safety and health (OSH), providing minimum standards aimed at controlling and managing work-related risks and protecting workers. In a wide range of occupations and work situations.

This year 2024, the theme will focus on exploring the repercussions of climate change on safety and health at work.

Changing weather patterns have significant impacts on the world of work, particularly affecting the safety and health of workers. The emerging occupational risks due to climate change are:

• Thermal stress.
• UV radiation.
• Atmospheric pollution.
• Serious industrial accidents.
• Extreme weather phenomena.
• Increase in vector-borne diseases.
• Greater exposure to agrochemical products.

The slogan of the 2024 campaign is: The time to act is now! in search of raising awareness about the repercussions of climate change and encouraging companies and the population to carry out good practices to combat it.

If you want more information about the agreements, events and activities organized by the ILO for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 campaign, click on the link below.

SAFEDAY 2024

Source: International Labor Organization (ILO)