On the occasion of the UN’s annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is calling for occupational health services to be strengthened so as to make them more robust in the event of a new global health crisis. In a report, the UN agency shows that ‘frontline’ workers have been particularly exposed to Covid-19. The report cites examples and suggests ways of improving the situation, which the ILO believes should include social dialogue and an adaptation of the regulatory framework for times of crisis. The report can also be read as a manual for occupational health services and employers to ensure the health and safety of employees in such situations.
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