World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023
Friday 28th April was World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a global day for preventing accidents and injuries and promoting workplace safety.
HSE stats show that 1 million+ workers are injured in the workplace every year. Such accidents brings a lot of disruption to Employers and Employees, both financially and personally, with the potential for staff to miss out on work or make a claim if they get unfairly injured.
The theme for this year World Day for Safety and Health at Work is “a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work”. The primary aim of this day is to explore practical ways in which this fundamental human right can be implemented in workplaces worldwide which we as a firm support.
The objectives are:
- The aim is to increase consciousness about establishing a positive and healthy work environment and decreasing fatalities and injuries related to work.
- To enhance awareness and encourage the implementation of secure protocols in the workplace.
- To emphasize the significance of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and its role in the workplace.
- To advocate for a work environment that prioritises wellness and promotes a healthy culture.
As an employer prevention is key. It is your legal duty to make sure you follow the right procedures and correct risk assessments to prevent accidents and keep an accurate record to show it. If things go wrong then you could be liable and employees may bring a claim.
Therefore use today to consider how you can support these objectives to prevent accidents in your workplace.
