Over one million work-related deaths occur annually according to ILO estimates and hundreds of millions of workers suffer from workplace accidents and occupational exposure to hazardous substances worldwide
These deaths exceed the average annual deaths from road accidents (999,000), war (502,000), violence (563,000) and HIV/AIDS (312,000). Approximately one-quarter of those deaths result from exposure to hazardous substances which cause such disabling illnesses as cancer and cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous-system disorders.
In addition, by conservative estimates, workers suffer approximately 250 million occupational accidents and 160 million occupational diseases each year.
Health and safety at work is about sensible, proportionate actions that protect people.
Accidents and ill health at work can cost money and ruin lives. Good health and safety is good business – and it’s the law..