World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Know Date, Theme, History and Significance of the Global Event To Promote the Prevention of Occupational Accidents and Diseases

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual observance that is observed on April 28 around the world. The International Day aims to promote safe, healthy, and decent work environments for all employees across the globe. The day highlights the importance of preventing work-related accidents, injuries, and diseases by raising awareness and fostering a culture of safety at workplaces. World Day for Safety and Health at Work coincides with Workers' Memorial Day and the Canadian National Day of Mourning. As per historical records, World Day for Safety and Health at Work was first celebrated by the International Labour Organisation in 2003. Focus on Preventing Occupational Accidents, Diseases: WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work Date

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28 annually.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 Theme

The International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates the day under a different theme or topic every year. World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 theme focuses on "ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate."

World Day for Safety and Health at Work History

In 2003, the International Labour Organization started to observe World Day with the aim of stressing the prevention of accidents and diseases at work. This celebration is an integral part of the Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health of the ILO, as documented in the Conclusions of the International Labour Conference in June 2003. International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: Know Date, History and Significance of the Global Event.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work Significance

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work aims to raise awareness of how to make work safe and healthy and the need to raise the political profile of occupational safety and health. The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. It is a day that educates people around the world on how promoting and creating a safety and health culture can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries.

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