Meeting of experts

Meeting of experts on occupational safety and health in extreme weather events and changing weather patterns

The meeting discussed and adopted conclusions on addressing occupational safety and health challenges related to extreme weather events and changing weather patterns.

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The meeting adopted:

The meeting's conclusions include guidance to governments, employers and workers on the development of effective policy frameworks and workplace-level measures to prevent and respond to the effects of extreme weather events and changing weather patterns on safety and health at work, including strengthening prevention, preparedness, reporting systems and emergency response mechanisms.

Participants are gathered for a group photo taken in ILO headquaters
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Participants of the Meeting of Experts on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Extreme Weather Events and Changing Weather Patterns.

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