Tag Archives: Occupational safety and health

08Sep/23

Economist Impact research shows climate change associations-including increasing heatwaves and pollen-are affecting lung health

September 8, 2023ReasearchAir pollution, Chiesi Group, Climate forcing, Determinants of health, Health equity, Impact, Occupational safety and health, Pollution, The Economist Groupadmin

Today Economist Impact, an arm of The Economist Group that works with organisations globally to further their missions, released research supported by Chiesi Group, a pharmaceutical company, exploring the links between air quality, health inequalities and lung health. A survey of 500 people found that, despite reductions in the concentration of key air pollutants, poor air quality negatively affects symptoms, overall health and quality of life for people living with lung conditions. Continue reading

26Sep/22

Social factors and geopolitical tensions are the major cause of disruption in the mining sector, with ESG the top focus

September 26, 2022EconomyBusiness, Companies, Ernst & Young, Mining, Occupational safety and healthadmin

ESG issues, geopolitics and climate change are the top three risks/opportunities facing mining and metals companies over the next 12 months, according to global mining leaders surveyed for the 15th edition of the EY Top 10 Business Risks and Opportunities for mining and metals in 2023. Continue reading

27Jun/22

Workers’ rights: how a landmark UN decision on safety and health will actually affect employees

June 27, 2022LegalArticles, Child labour, Cook Islands, Creative Commons, Decent work, Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, Economy, Human activities, Huw Thomas, Industrial and organizational psychology, International labour law, International Labour Organization, Labor, Labor rights, Labour law, Occupational safety and health, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Nations Development Group, University of Bristol, Working conditionsche

Huw Thomas, University of Bristol

In what has been called the “biggest moment for workers’ rights in a quarter of a century”, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a safe and healthy work environment as one of its five fundamental principles and rights at work for all at its June 2022 international conference. This is the first extension of workers’ human rights in almost 25 years and it means governments must now commit to respect and promote the right to a safe and healthy working environment.

Continue reading →

Tag: Occupational safety and health