
On April 28, 2022, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and this year the focus will be on the importance of social commitment and dialogue that fosters and promotes a positive culture of health and safety.
This time of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for a solid occupational health and safety (OSH) system, which includes the active and effective participation of governments, employers, workers, public health organizations and all stakeholders at national and international level. in the protection of the work environment and in guaranteeing the safety and health of workers.
Through effective social dialogue, governments and social partners are actively involved in all stages of OSH decision-making. Developing and reviewing an OSH policy and regulatory framework to address current and emerging OSH challenges is of particular importance for specific workplace applications. Social dialogue not only helps to improve OSH policies and strategies, but is also necessary to foster accountability and commitment, laying the foundation for faster and more effective implementation.
This time of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for a solid occupational health and safety (OSH) system, which includes the active and effective participation of governments, employers, workers, public health organizations and all stakeholders at national and international level. in the protection of the work environment and in guaranteeing the safety and health of workers.
Through effective social dialogue, governments and social partners are actively involved in all stages of OSH decision-making. Developing and reviewing an OSH policy and regulatory framework to address current and emerging OSH challenges is of particular importance for specific workplace applications. Social dialogue not only helps to improve OSH policies and strategies, but is also necessary to foster accountability and commitment, laying the foundation for faster and more effective implementation.
In the workplace, a strong safety and health culture is one in which both management and employees value and promote the right to a safe and healthy work environment, fostering open communication and an atmosphere of dialogue based on mutual trust and respect that allows the continuous improvement of health and safety conditions at work.
In workplaces with a strong OSH culture, workers can confidently voice their concerns about possible existing risks, and management become actively involved to find a suitable, effective and sustainable solution.
As we continue to experience the global health crisis and face frequent threats to health and safety in the workplace, we must continue to make progress in building a strong OSH culture at all levels.
In workplaces with a strong OSH culture, workers can confidently voice their concerns about possible existing risks, and management become actively involved to find a suitable, effective and sustainable solution.
As we continue to experience the global health crisis and face frequent threats to health and safety in the workplace, we must continue to make progress in building a strong OSH culture at all levels.