World Day for Safety and Health at Work Observed on 28 April
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on 28 April every year. Led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), it promotes safe and healthy workplaces and remembers workers harmed by unsafe conditions.
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on 28 April. The day aims to raise awareness about workplace safety and to promote healthy and safe working conditions across the world.
The observance was started by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), a United Nations agency that works on labour issues. The day focuses on preventing accidents and diseases that happen at the workplace, and on improving the overall well-being of workers.
It also serves as a day to remember workers who have been injured or have lost their lives because of unsafe working conditions. The day stresses the need for strong safety standards, attention to mental health, and cooperation among governments, employers and employees.
For exam aspirants, the key points to remember are the date – 28 April – and the fact that the day is led by the ILO, which works to build safer and more productive workplaces.
Key Points to Remember
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on 28 April
- The observance is led by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)
- ILO is a specialised agency of the United Nations
- The day promotes prevention of workplace accidents and diseases
- It also remembers workers harmed by unsafe working conditions
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Important Days and International Organisations), SSC CGL (General Awareness) and Banking exams (Static GK).
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