Occupational Safety and Health Day

April 28, 2018 is the day for safety and health at work. The day of action was introduced by the International Labor Organization (ILO) to promote safe, healthy and decent work.

The Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated worldwide with various campaigns, such as "Generation Safe & Healthy" and information events. © ILO

People around the world are exposed to safety and health risks from their work. The ILO estimates that every day, around 6,000 people are injured by work-related Accidents or Diseases die. Occupational safety and health is therefore a concern for governments, employers, employees and their families.

The aim is the prevention of accidents and the protection of employees
As Occupational safety and healthThe term "occupational health and safety" refers to the measures, means and methods used to protect employees from work-related safety and health hazards. Health hazards understood. The intended goal is the prevention of accidents and the protection of employees. Occupational health and safety deals, among other things, with the prevention of occupational accidents, the reduction of their consequences, health protection and personal protection at work.

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