April 28 marks the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an international observance highlighting the importance of safe and healthy working environments and the need to strengthen efforts to prevent occupational accidents and diseases.
The day was established by the International Labour Organization in 2003 to promote a culture of prevention in workplaces, encouraging governments, employers, trade unions, and public health actors to work together to improve safety standards and reduce occupational risks.
International data shows that millions of people die each year due to workplace accidents and occupational diseases, underscoring the importance of this day in strengthening prevention systems and improving workplace safety measures.
The observance aims to foster dialogue among stakeholders to create safer and more sustainable working environments, enabling workers to express their concerns and contribute to improving working conditions.