World Day for Safety and Health at Work

08/04/2024

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a UN international day that is observed annually on 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. 28 April is also the International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers, organised worldwide by the trade union movement since 1996.

This year’s theme will focus on exploring the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health. Examples of occupational risk exacerbated by climate change include heat stress, UV radiation, air pollution and extreme weather events.

The NSW Bar Association’s Model Best Practice Guideline on Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying includes a commitment from chambers to take all reasonably practicable steps to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety, including psychological health, of every person engaged by and/or working in chambers.