World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024
Climate Change and the World of Work: Challenges and Perspectives for Occupational Safety and Health in Latin America and the Caribbean
The event seeks to promote a space for dialogue between different specialists and actors in the world of work on how Latin America and the Caribbean can adapt to the effects of climate change to ensure safer and healthier work environments.
Participate in our regional event Climate Change and the World of Work: Challenges and Perspectives for Occupational Safety and Health in Latin America and the Caribbean, which will be held virtually on April 30, in commemoration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
This meeting will focus on the growing challenges facing our region due to climate change and how these directly affect the safety and health of workers.
Excessive heat
At least 2.41 billion workers exposed annually to excessive heat.
UV radiation
1.6 billion workers exposed annually to solar UV radiation.
Vector-borne diseases
Over 15,170 work-related deaths each year attributable to parasitic and vector diseases.
Workplace air pollution
Increased risk of exposure to air pollution for the 1.6 billion outdoor workers.
In this context, we will explore the findings of the recent ILO report, Ensuring occupational safety and health in a changing climate, which reveals that more than 70% of the global workforce is exposed to serious health risks related to climate change.
The event will feature representatives from governments, employers' organizations and worker organizers, who will share their perspectives on these challenges.
It is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge of how the region can adapt to ensure safer and healthier work environments in the face of climate change.
Tzvetomira Radoslavova, ILO Occupational Safety and Health Specialist
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