Report calls for measures to protect workers from toxic exposures
Negative effects on human health and the environment need to be reduced
With the safe use of chemicals at work designated as the theme for this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work (Workers’ Memorial Day in the U.S. and Canada), the International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a report on steps that can be taken to safeguard workers from toxic hazards.
Chemicals are not only found in a range of products – from pesticides to pharmaceuticals to cleaning solutions – they are also also critical in many industrial processes.