World Day for Safety and Health at Work

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2023 Date	April 28, 2023
2024 Date	April 28, 2024

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2023

Friday, Apr 28

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work History

World Day for Safety and Health at Work seeks to prevent occupational accidents and diseases at work. This day aims to raise awareness about health in the workplace. It encourages focusing on ways to promote and create a safe and healthy work culture that can reduce work-related deaths and injuries.

World Day for Safety and Health was established in 2003 by the International Labour Organization. It is observed annually on April 28th.

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— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) April 27, 2023

Today is the Day for Health and Safety at Work! Let's recognize and prioritize the importance of workplace safety for all employees. Our contractors and unions work together to protect workers' safety – one of the many reasons we're proud to have a Project Labor Agreement! 👷👷‍♀️ https://t.co/8Y3flKZQx8
— Pure Water San Diego (@PureWaterSD) April 28, 2023

🚨CALL TO ACTION: Today, on Occupational Health & Safety Day, help us reach our goal of 3,000 letters sent to @NYCCouncil on behalf of workers fighting to improve their workplaces and #EndUnjustFirings https://t.co/VBeuaFODgK https://t.co/UGBdU3UmzN
— Elliot Lewis (@elliotrlewis) April 28, 2023

World Day for Safety and Health at Work Facts

According to AFL-CIO, construction jobs accounted for the most work-related deaths that occurred in 2022.
According to Liberty Mutual, in 2022, the top three causes of disabling workplace injuries in the U.S. come from handling heavy objects, slipping, and being struck by an object or equipment.
About 841 homicides were attributed to workplace violence in the US in 2020.
A minimum wage worker working 40 hours a week in the US cannot afford a two-bedroom apartment in most US states.

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work Top Events and Things to Do

Learn the fire exits and emergency exits around your workplace. Having knowledge of the escapes can aid you in case of an emergency.
Learn how to make your workplace safer. The AFL-CIO has several tips on how to communicate with co-workers and identify potential workplace hazards.
Watch the UN'S video on occupational safety and health tips for workplaces.