Revolutionizing health and safety: The role of AI and digitalization in work Every April 28, the International Labour Organization (ILO) commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on a timely theme related to occupational safety and health, with the aim of promoting the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases worldwide. April 28 is also the date chosen by the global trade union…
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IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE OF SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK. Every April 28, the International Labor Organization (ILO) commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on a timely topic related to safety and health at work, in order to promote prevention of work accidents and occupational diseases throughout the world. Likewise, April 28 is the date chosen by the…
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A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT AS A PRINCIPLE AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT AT WORK The International Labor Organization (ILO) celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 to promote the prevention of accidents at work and occupational diseases throughout the world. Likewise, April 28 is the date chosen by the world trade union movement to pay tribute to the victims…
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The International Labor Organization (ILO) celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 to promote the prevention of accidents at work and occupational diseases throughout the world. Also, April 28 is the date chosen by the global trade union movement to pay tribute to the victims of work accidents and occupational diseases. The ILO aims to raise global awareness of…
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The International Labor Organization (ILO) celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases worldwide. Also, April 28 is the date chosen by the global trade union movement to pay tribute to the victims of occupational accidents and diseases. The ILO aims to raise global awareness of the magnitude and consequences of work-related…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explains that personal protective equipment, commonly known as “PPE,” are devices used to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious injury and illness in the workplace. These injuries and illnesses can result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other hazards in the workplace. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT?…
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Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent hearing loss, and in some cases, hearing surgery cannot help correct the hearing loss, which is why it is important to evaluate work areas to identify the source of the noise and its exposure, in search of mitigating its effects and evaluating types of hearing protectors to be used. NOISE EFFECTS According to the European Agency for…
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Today, Covid-19 has become a major global concern. The WHO recommends not to go out of the house excessively, avoid crowds, constantly wash your hands, and take hygienic measures when coughing and sneezing, among others. In addition, local governments have taken mandatory measures to use masks to prevent the spread of the virus in the population, as it is a hygienic protection option. However, most…
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The International Labor Organization (ILO) celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases worldwide. Also, April 28 is the date chosen by the global trade union movement to pay tribute to the victims of occupational accidents and diseases. The ILO aims to raise global awareness of the magnitude and consequences of work-related…
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Occupational exposure to cold environments, either by working in cold stores and work abroad, among others; can cause risks due to direct exposure to cold such as hypothermia and freezing, as well as the possibility of suffering musculoskeletal disorders (TME). The National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSHT) indicates that cold stress is defined as the negative thermal load, characterized by the excessive…
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