Representatives of workers, employers and governments met at the ILO to discuss OSH challenges unique to the work environment (such as those caused by low temperatures); health protection and access to medical care in remote and isolated areas; working time arrangements; OSH training to promote a preventative safety and health culture; and recruitment, retention and career development schemes.
Worker Vice-Chair person, Mr Leif SANDE of the Norwegian union Industri Energi (IE) outlined his belief that the tripartite process would be able to deliver important progress on OSH in polar and subarctic climate zones.
Chairperson of the Meeting, Mr Peter WOOLFORD expressed confidence that the meeting will make a meaningful contribution to improving OSH for workers in these regions.
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