Feb 23, 2026 · A global database providing statistics on occupational safety and health, including workplace injuries, fatalities and other outcomes.

Nov 26, 2023 · GENEVA (ILO News) – Nearly three million workers die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases, an increase of more than 5 per cent compared to 2015, according to new …

The ILO has never accepted the notion that injury and disease “go with the job”. Prevention works. Over the course of the 20th century, industrialized countries saw a clear decrease in serious injuries, not …

A further 317 million suffer from work-related injuries. With such figures, it is imperative to prevent what can only be seen as a downward spiral of workplace injuries leading to disability, reliance on benefits …

The incidence of workplace accidents and diseases also a significant impact on the sustainability of social security systems as the cost for disability benefits or pensions paid by health and employee …

Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury at work. On average, they cause over a third of all major injuries and can lead to other types of accidents, such as falls from height or falls into machinery.

Managing safety and health is an integral part of managing a business. Businesses need to do a risk assessment to find out about the hazards and risks in their workplace (s) and put measures in place …

This section covers the different safety aspects of using machinery and maintaining plant and equipment in the workplace. Employers should consider how their workers use machinery, and have adequate …

Jul 25, 2024 · Physical hazards in OSH refer to the potential risks that can cause physical harm or injury to workers due to physical agents, factors or conditions present in the workplace.

Why is dealing with manual handling important? Manual handling injuries can have serious implications for the employer and the person who has been injured. They can occur almost anywhere in the …