Results for: Occupational safety

A significant portion of the global workforce faces health risks due to climate change, including excessive heat, UV radiation, air pollution, vector-borne diseases, and agrochemicals. The ILO estimates that 2.4 billion workers were exposed to excessive heat in 2020, with almost 23 million occupational injuries and 19,000 deaths attributed to it annually. Other climate-related health conditions include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction, and mental health issues.

A recent report by the International Labor Organization (ILO) reveals the alarming threat posed by extreme heat to global workers. Statistics from 2020 indicate that over 2.4 billion workers face some level of heat exposure, a figure that has risen since 2000. This excessive heat contributes to approximately 22.87 million occupational injuries annually, resulting in 18,970 fatalities and over 2 million disability-adjusted life years. Additionally, the report associates 26 million cases of chronic kidney disease with heat-related work conditions.