Every 28th April marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, and the International Labour Organization have recently announced the theme for this year – exploring the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health.

Climate change and adverse weather patterns can have a severe impact on occupational safety and health risks. UV radiation, air pollution, and major industrial accidents are just a few of the risks that can be aggravated by extreme weather.

To commemorate World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO will produce a report as well as a global event with expert guest speakers to discuss more about how we can protect workers and respond to the challenges that arise from climate change. To find out more, visit https://www.ilo.org/global/lang–en/index.htm