World Day for Safety and Health at Work

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2023 Date	28 April 2023
2024 Date	28 April 2024

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2023

Friday, 28 Apr

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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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Federation recognises the importance of today’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work & Workers’ Memorial Day. The union’s critical work to improve the teaching and learning conditions in our public education system is an ongoing priority and focus. @AFlohm https://t.co/W1g1QvMpBy
— Teachers Federation (@TeachersFed) April 27, 2023

So is anyone in Australia going to provide Covid-19 Safety health advice for veterans on ANZAC Day? Anyone? What happened to "mateship"? #auspol Too many elderly Australians are getting Covid & dying. Covid is preventable.
— JaguarBeesOz- 💉💉💉💉💉Safe Clean Air Legislation (@bees_oz) April 23, 2023

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, and Workers' Memorial Day. Our latest data shows that in 2021, 169 workers were fatally injured at work in Australia. Any death at work is unacceptable. Everyone has the right to be safe at work and return home safely. https://t.co/XDnSdBYaEX
— Clare O'Neil MP (@ClareONeilMP) 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.