ILOSTAT blog
Safety in numbers: what labour inspection data tells us
Labour inspectors are fundamental to a country’s efforts to comply with labour standards, including safety and health. But the number of inspectors is getting smaller, while occupational accidents and diseases are on the rise.
26 April 2024
Every 28th April marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and this year ILOSTAT commemorates it by honouring labour inspectors. We delve into available data on labour inspectors and their activities to understand how well-equipped they are to enforce labour laws including occupational safety and health laws. Read the full article