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Artificial intelligence and digitalisation : A matter of life and death for workers Read more

Revolutionizing health and safety: The role of AI and digitalization at work Read more

WORKING IN A BAD CLIMATE The ITUC has produced a detailed briefing about the health and safety impacts of the climate crisis that is available Here

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On April 27th, 2025, OSHE Foundation celebrated International OSH Day and its 25th anniversary at Hotel Asia Dhaka. The event, titled “Saving Lives at Work: Reflections on International OSH Day and National Dialogue,” focused on safer, healthier, and fairer workplaces in Bangladesh. This year’s theme, “A Paradigm Shift in Safety and Health: The Role of AI and Digitalization in the Workplace,” explored the impact of emerging technologies on safety. Continue reading →

Bangladesh: Focusing on safer and fairer workplaces for Workers’ Memorial Day
May 2, 2025 Jawad Leave a comment
Wreaths were laid at the Workers Memorial Day ceremony in the Alameda Gardens, Gibraltar following a one minute silence. The Minister for Health and Safety, Christian Santos and Unite’s Sam Hennessy addressed guests.

Gibraltar: One minute silence and wreaths laid at Workers Memorial Day ceremony
May 3, 2024 Jawad
Día internacional en memoria de las víctimas de accidentes de trabajo y enfermedades profesionales – Fetraceppe PERU

Peru: Día internacional en memoria de las víctimas de accidentes de trabajo y enfermedades profesionales – Fetraceppe PERU [Video]
May 2, 2024 Jawad
“On International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember every life lost to unsafe work and commit to fighting for the health and safety of every worker.”

On International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember every life lost to unsafe work and commit to fighting for the health and safety of every worker.#IWMD pic.twitter.com/JXZA2gUfZ1

— Trades Union Congress (@The_TUC) April 28, 2024

Britain: TUC 28 April video message
April 29, 2024 Jawad

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“The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s a present danger to workers around the globe. It’s imperative that we demand robust policies and practices to protect our working people from the hazardous impacts of climate change. Our call to action is clear: we must integrate climate risk assessments and emergency preparedness into our occupational safety and health standards.”

ITUC General Secretary Luc Triangle

April 30, 2024 Jawad
“Every working person has the right to expect to return home at the end their day’s work. No one should die just to make a living.”

ITUC Deputy General Secretary Owen Tudor.

April 28, 2023 Jawad
The majority of work-related deaths and accidents in the world happen in #ASIA. This must be stopped. Workers must be guaranteed safe and healthy working conditions. This #IWMD22, we say, “Recognise #OSH as a fundamental ILO right at work!”

ITUC Asia-Pacific

April 27, 2022 Jawad

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