HashtagsCompiled on | #WorldSafetyDay, #SafetyDay |
---|---|
2025 Date | 28 April 2025 |
2026 Date | 28 April 2026 |
UK & Common Holidays | ||
Misc. & Int'l. Observancesℹ | ||
Christian Holidays | ||
Jewish Holidays | ||
Muslim Holidays |
Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for World Day for Safety and Health at Work -Updated
World Day for Safety and Health at Work HistoryWorld Day for Safety and Health at Work serves to draw focus towards the prevention of accidents, diseases and fatalities arising from occupational activities. The observance calls for the creation and maintenance of a global culture of safety and health at work. It advocates protective legislation, enforcement of safety regulations, and educates about the crucial importance of occupational health and safety in our everyday lives. Originating in 2003, World Day for Safety and Health at Work recognizes the significant human and economic cost of poor occupational safety and health practices. In the United Kingdom, a significant proportion of accidents and diseases at work is preventable. In fact, statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) indicate that between 2019 and 2020, 1.6 million people suffered from a work-related illness, and 111 workers suffered fatal injuries. This emphasizes the need for vigilance, stringent safety measures, and robust health systems in the workplace. In the UK, World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed through various activities and initiatives targeting workers, employers, and the general public. Activities include conferences, workshops, campaign launches and public debates which aim to increase understanding of the importance of health and safety at work. Organisations across multiple sectors strive to create safer working environments, underpinned by mental and physical wellbeing. Promotions on safety protocols, training, education and health awareness programs often feature at this time. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on annually on 28th of Apri. Facts about World Day for Safety and Health at Work
In the News and Trending in the UK for World Day for Safety and Health at WorkUpdated PICTURES: International Workers’ Memorial Day commemoration puts spotlight on workplace health and safety 50 years after act introducedinverness-courier.co.uk Patient safety at risk as hundreds of thousands 'wait more than 28 days for NHS scan results'mirror.co.uk Celebrating Health and Safety Day at ArcelorMittal's Newcastle Worksnewcastillian.com School forced to close for the day over 'health and safety' issuesliverpoolecho.co.uk Top things to do in the UK for this observance
‹ | › | |