Before World Day for Occupational Safety and Health, SOS InternationalThe world's main health and safety service security company is calling on global organizations to strengthen their commitment to protect the health, safety and professional well-being of their workforce. The global burden of work injury remains a significant concern, the latest data highlighting the urgent need for action: around 2.93 million workers would have lost their lives each year due to work -related (89%) and professional injuries and injuries (11%).(1)
More than 75% of work -related mortality is allocated to circulatory, neoplastic and respiratory diseases. 1 In particular, long hours of work and exposure to pollutants are major contributors1highlighting the continuous importance of robust health and safety measures in the workplace.
International SOS data underline the prevalence of respiratory problems, revealing a 10% increase in assistance requests linked to respiratory diseases in 2024 compared to the previous year.(2)
Despite the risk of prejudice to work for workers and organizations, most of the world enrollment have never undergone training on safety and health at work (62%).(3) Although this indicates an important area of improvement, organizations show progress in mental health support, with more than 70% of the integration of their workplace and safety health and safety policies, according to a new report by the International SOS Foundation.(4)
Dr Olivier Lo, Group Medical Director, Occupational Health Services, at International SOS, Comments “It is important to recognize that damage to work, encompassing the physical and mental well-being of workers, frequently result from limitations of organizational governance and the provision of resources. A fundamental duty of diligence is non -negotiable; Organizational negligence in these fields has substantial human and economic consequences. The resolution of these problems requires a structured holistic approach, the recognition of health and safety of global work for health related to health. In addition, the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitization in workplaces requires renewed security accent, because these technologies revive jobs and introduce new potential dangers.
To effectively mitigate the risks, deeply integrated health and safety practices, including education and training, are vital. These elements are not simply additional but are essential to promote proactive vigilance and prevent human error. When health and safety are anchored in organizational culture, workers and management are better placed to actively identify and treat potential dangers, thus guaranteeing labor and guaranteeing sustainable commercial practices. »»
International SOS offers the following directives to help organizations create healthier and safer workplaces:
- Perform in -depth assessments of health and safety risks: Identify and assess all potential dangers in the workplace, including physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial risks.
- Promote a culture of health and professional well-being: Favor a working environment that values and supports the physical and mental health of workers, including access to health services, well-being programs and mental health support.
- Provide complete training: Equip the employees of the knowledge and skills they need to work safely, in particular risk recognition, safe work practices and emergency procedures.
- Develop robust crisis management plans: Be ready to respond effectively to emergencies, such as workplace incidents, natural disasters and pandemics, to minimize the impact on workers' health and safety.
- Focus on mental health: Implement programs that support the mental well-being of workers, reduce stigma and give access to mental health resources.
- Reduce the risks of excessive working hours: Implement clear policies and practices that prevent excessive overtime, in particular workload management strategies and leave arrangements.
- Regularly examine and improve: Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of health and safety programs and make the necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
(1) International data of global assistance SOS assistance
(1) International SOS Foundation | Duty of Care 2.0: How do organizations adapt to change?
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(1) The International Labor Organization and the European Union partnership | Safe and healthy workplaces for all
(2) International SOS World Assistance Tracker data
(3) Lloyd's Register Foundation | Sauty engineering workplaces: global safety and occupational health trends
(4) International SOS Foundation | Duty of Care 2.0: How do organizations adapt to change?
