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.

Top Tweets for World Day for Safety and Health at Work -

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Tonight the #CNTower will be lit yellow and black for the National Day of Mourning, to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy and to promote workplace health and safety awareness https://t.co/dtOrG2C8E5
— CN Tower / Tour CN (@TourCNTower) April 28, 2023

Every Albertan who goes to work deserves to come home safely at the end of the day. Today is the National Day of Mourning; a day to remember those who lost their lives due to unsafe work. Health & safety laws that protect working Albertans are vital. #DayofMourning #ableg https://t.co/I3QJZysD3U
— Christina Gray (@ChristinaNDP) April 28, 2023

Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we remember the workers who didn't come home and the many more whose lives are forever altered due to a workplace tragedy. In their honour, we commit to create a Canada where safety and health are essential to work. https://t.co/NJWaM0VRr6
— Heather McPherson (@HMcPhersonMP) 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.

In the News and Trending for World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Updated 03:47 McMaster University students end hunger strike after 8 days citing health and safety concerns | CBC News

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Day of Mourning 2023: Workers’ empowerment key to workplace health and safety | Canadian Labour Congress

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Day of Mourning 2023: Workers’ empowerment key to workplace health and safety

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Statement from Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister responsible for Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board Richard Mostyn on the National Day of Mourning

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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.