High-level virtual discussion on acting together to build a positive safety and health culture
The ILO hosted a high-level virtual discussion, exploring the topic of participation and social dialogue for creating a preventative safety and health culture.
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022 Global Webinar explored the topic of participation and social dialogue in creating a positive safety and health culture.
Speakers
Malek Ezzahi, Minister of Social Affairs, Tunisia
Jeannette Alejandra Jara Román, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Chile
Saravanan Murugan, Minister of Human Resources, Malaysia
Ana Mendes Godinho, Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, Portugal
Hanna Sarkkinen, Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Finland
Roberto Suarez Santos, Secretary-General IOE
Sharan Burrow, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation
Jukka Takala, Executive Director emeritus, ICOH
Ruth Wilkinson, Head of Health and Safety, IOSH
Yogindra Samant, Chief Medical Officer, Norwegian Labour Authority
Alke Boessiger, Deputy General Secretary of UNI Global Union
Kris de Meester, First Advisor, Federation of Enterprises in Belgium
Vera Paquete Perdigao, Director, Governance and Tripartism Department, ILO
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen that having a strong OSH system, which includes meaningful participation of governments, employers, workers, public health actors and all relevant parties at the national and enterprise level, has been crucial in protecting working environments and safeguarding the safety and health of workers.
Through effective social dialogue, governments and social partners actively participate in all phases of OSH decision-making processes. This is important from the development and revision of OSH policy and regulatory frameworks to address persistent and new OSH challenges, to actual application at the workplace level. Social dialogue not only contributes to improving OSH policies and strategies, but it is also essential to build ownership and commitment, easing the way for their rapid and more effective implementation. This global webinar brought together a panel of high-level government leaders, employer and worker representatives and experts to discuss the theme and share their experiences and practices from around the world.
Video for the 2022 World Day for Safety and Health at Work
