Safety in numbers: what labour inspection data tells us
Labour inspectors are fundamental to a country’s efforts to comply with labour standards, including safety and health. But the number of inspectors is getting smaller, while occupational accidents and diseases are on the rise.
COVID-19 and the new meaning of safety and health at work
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, occupational safety and health takes on even greater importance. It is a core aspect of decent work, and as such, it should be universally guaranteed. Yet, too many work accidents still take place every year. Work accidents have a significant human, social and economic cost, which we should strive to eliminate by ensuring that all workplaces are safe and healthy.
COVID-19: are there enough health workers?
As the COVID-19 crisis puts pressure on health services across the globe, ILOSTAT data highlights the already existing shortages of health workers.