Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work! On this day, we take a moment to reflect on the importance of workplace safety.

As we navigate the challenges of a post-pandemic world, ensuring the well-being of employees has never been more critical.

An important milestone in this area was achieved by the International Labour Conference (ILC), which decided to incorporate “a secure and healthy work environment” into the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) framework of essential principles and rights at work in June 2022.

The following ILO article delves into the significance of this annual event and examines the current state of workplace safety around the globe.