In much of the world, preventable work related illnesses and deaths are increasing, while in many areas, people trained in occupational hygiene -- which uses science and engineering to prevent work-related ill health -- are in short supply. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that work-related accidents and illnesses annually take 2 million lives and cost the global economy an estimated $1.25 trillion.
A globally recognized non-profit organization called the Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA) is trying to change that by helping companies that face challenges find quality, accessible and affordable training at the right level – and it’s asking safety professionals for input in order to accomplish that goal.