Occupational Health and Safety - An 8-Step Guide to Risk Management

Did you know that people die every day as a result of work-related accidents or work-related illnesses? According to The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), each year, there are at least 1.9 million fatalities and 90 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) estimated to be attributable to exposure to 19 major occupational risk factors. Additionally, some 360 million non-fatal occupational accidents occur each year (resulting in more than 4 days of absence from work).

Accidents happen when you least expect them, especially at work. Inadequate risk management (or its inexistence) exposes workers to risks, which can cause accidents and occupational diseases. The occupational health and safety risk management process allows you to act proactively rather than reactively and mitigate risks before they cause injury or illness to workers.

In this eBook, you will learn how to promote safer working conditions and environments by implementing an 8-step occupational health and safety risk assessment program.