Safety and health at work (Safety and health at work)

Every day, people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases – more than 2.78 million deaths per year. Additionally, there are some 374 million non-fatal work-related injuries each year, resulting in more than 4 days of absences from work. The human cost of this daily adversity is vast and the economic burden of poor occupational safety and health practices is estimated at 3.94 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product each year.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021

Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises: Invest now in resilient occupational safety and health systems

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on strategies to strengthen national occupational safety and health (OSH) systems to build resilience, in order to face crises now and in the future, drawing on lessons learned and experiences from the world of work.

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Safety and health at work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021

Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises: Invest now in resilient occupational safety and health systems

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