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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Today is International Workers Memorial Day when our movement pays tribute to those workers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. No one should die at work or because of their job - and we're committed to fighting for the health and safety of every firefighter #IWMD2022 https://t.co/uUTXAiuDWn
— Fire Brigades Union Scotland (@FBU_Scotland) April 28, 2022

This International Workers Memorial Day we remember those who died at work or because of work. Make health and safety at work a fundamental principle and right #IWMD22 https://t.co/3OVXsve6Q7
— UNISON Sheffield (@UNISONSheffiel1) April 28, 2022

Owl be protected from a falling nut but a hardhat is hardly any protection against psychological risks. It’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work today. I’d like to remind people that mental health is also part of health. We need psychological safety. https://t.co/OTxvvXOSJ8
— Alvin Ng Lai Oon (@owlvin_ng) 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.