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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The World Day for Safety and Health at Work Health at Work is celebrated annually to promote the prevention of occupational accidents & diseases globally The theme for 2022 is Participation & Social Dialogue In Creating A Positive Safety & Health Culture #GreenIndiaChallenge https://t.co/biIXUiqOv3
— Igniting Minds #GreenIndiaChallenge (@IgnitingMindsin) April 28, 2022

Work Injuries and illnesses can affect every aspect of life for workers and their families. On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, let's pledge to foster a strong health and safety culture around organizations. #SafetyFirst #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealthAtWork https://t.co/HW273Yyxwk
— Partha Sarathi Mishra, IAS (@parthomishra) April 28, 2022

This World Day for Safety & Health, let's raise awareness about the importance of following safety guidelines at the work place and strive towards creating better work conditions for all, because everyone deserves to be safe and every life is precious. #WorldDayForSafetyAndHealth https://t.co/TarOQHmSvJ
— The Amulya Jeevan (@theamulyajeevan) April 28, 2022

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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Updated 05:00#IWMD22: Unions call for workplace health and safety to become a fundamental right for working people this International Workers’ Memorial Day

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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.