World Day for Safety and Health at Work

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2021 Date	28 April 2021
2022 Date	28 April 2022

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2021

Wednesday, 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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World Day for Safety and Health at Work Facts

According to aflcio.org, about 5,250 workers in the US lost their lives while on the job in 2018.
About 450 homicides were attributed to workplace violence in the US in 2017.
A minimum wage worker working 40 hours a week in the US cannot afford a two-bedroom apartment in most US states.

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.