Campaign
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2013
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2013 focuses on the prevention of occupational diseases.
ILO Director-General's statement on World Day for Safety and Health at Work |
The inadequate prevention of occupational diseases has profound negative effects not only on workers and their families but also on society at large due to the tremendous costs that it generates; particularly, in terms of loss of productivity and burdening of social security systems.
Background documents on the prevention of occupational diseases |
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Promotional materials |
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Beating the Dust Disease in ThailandIn Thailand, an estimated 200,000 workers are at risk of developing pneumoconiosis. With the help of the ILO, the Thai Ministry of Health has increased the number of skilled doctors to treat and support workers diagnosed with the occupational lung disease, making Thailand a leader among developing economies. |
Health and safety at work: Facts and figures |
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