World Day for Safety and Health at Work stands for awareness and promotion of ways that help prevent occupational diseases and accidents worldwide. (Representative Image: Shutterstock)
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is commemorated to explore the topic of social dialogue and participation in creating a positive safety and health culture
April 28 is celebrated as the annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The celebration also coincides with the International Day of Remembrance for Dead and Injured Workers which is organized worldwide.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work stands for awareness and promotion of ways that help prevent occupational diseases and accidents worldwide. It represents the development and maintenance of a robust Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management system. And since the pandemic, the OSH management system has become more important than before.
World Day for Safety and Health: History
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work was first celebrated in 2003 by the International Labor Organization (ILO). It emphasizes the importance of prevention of accidents and illnesses at work. The day is considered a critical tool to gain a top-notch political stance on occupational safety and health.
World Day for Safety and Health: Meaning
Workplace safety is still a civilian concept in many parts of the world. It is because in some places the value of human life is surpassed by the demands in this industrial, mass-producing world. That is why the annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work emphasizes the importance of safety and health at work.
It should be noted that the impetus to maintain good safety and health standards is equally shared across all sectors of society. This means that it is the policy makers’ responsibility to map out legislation and regulations that guarantee employability. It is their duty for employers to ensure that the working environment is safe and healthy. The responsibility to work safely and to prioritize their health rests with the employees.
World Day for Safety and Health: theme
This year marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work to explore the topic of social dialogue and participation in creating a positive safety and health culture.
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