The ILO report explores the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health (OSH), emphasizing the urgent need for updated protections to safeguard workers. As extreme weather conditions and other climate-related risks increase, sectors like agriculture, construction, and outdoor labor become particularly vulnerable.
The report highlights major risks, including heat stress, air pollution, and increased exposure to diseases, which collectively threaten workers' well-being. It underscores the importance of integrating climate resilience into OSH strategies, promoting protective measures, and ensuring that policies are adaptable to these emerging challenges.
The report also calls for global action, urging governments, employers, and workers' organizations to collaborate on creating safer work environments in the face of climate change.
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