Safety and health at work
Every day, people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases – more than 2.78 million deaths per year. Additionally, there are some 374 million non-fatal work-related injuries each year, resulting in more than 4 days of absences from work. The human cost of this daily adversity is vast and the economic burden of poor occupational safety and health practices is estimated at 3.94 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product each year.
The ILO aims to create worldwide awareness of the dimensions and consequences of work-related accidents, injuries and diseases and to place the health and safety of all workers on the international agenda to stimulate and support practical action at all levels.
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021
Anticipate, prepare and respond to the crisis - INVEST IN RESILIENT OSH SYSTEMS
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COVID-19: Protecting workers
Occupational Safety and Health Tips for WorkplacesAdequate safety and health measures at work can play a crucial role in containing the spread of the disease, while protecting workers and society at large.
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Occupational safety and health in public health emergencies: A manual for protecting health workers and responders
This manual provides an overview of the main OSH risks faced by emergency responders during disease outbreaks and other emergencies.
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XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work: Prevention in the Connected Age
The Congress opens its doors to the world every three years. This time, it is Canada's turn to welcome the global prevention community to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on September 19-22, 2021.
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e-labadminOSH 2019: USB Card
Everything you want to know about occupational safety and health, as well as labour administration and labour inspection, in two clicks, with intuitive navigation and an user-friendly trilingual interface.
News
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International Labour Standards
Somalia recognizes decent work for women and men as the foundation of peace and resilience
19 April 2021
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Our impact, their voices
Local communities benefiting from market linkages to agro-forestry areas in Timor-Leste
14 April 2021
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2021 Labour Overview Series
26 million jobs lost in Latin America and the Caribbean during pandemic
08 April 2021
Courses
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Fecha limite para la inscripción: 20 Noviembre 2021
Curso a distancia sobre seguridad y salud en el trabajo 2 (course in Spanish)
6 December 2021 - 21 May 2022
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Deadline for application: 16 October 2021
Workshop on Management of Occupational Safety and Health in International Organizations
22 - 26 November 2021
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Deadline for application: 02 October 2021
Workshop on ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses
8 - 12 November 2021