INT – WHO launch of “Healthy Workplaces: a model for action” publication 04.05.2010
Healthy Workplaces: a model for action” publication
The World Health Organization regards the workplace as a setting for protecting and promoting the health of workers, their families and the community. In May 2007, the World Health Assembly endorsed the Global Plan of Action on Workers Health (GPA), 2008-2017 (refer to our homepage). The Global Plan was adopted unanimously by 193 WHO Member States, of which many, as well as other international stakeholders, expressed a need for a globally coherent framework for planning, delivery and evaluation of essential interventions for workplace health protection and promotion.
On the occasion of the World Day for Health and Safety at Work, we are pleased to launch our publication entitled Healthy workplaces: a model for action. Currently the document exists in English and Spanish (refer to our healthy workplaces webpage). Other languages are planned for the near future.
The framework and model of healthy workplaces is based on a systematic literature review and a multi-stakeholder approach involving the Trade Unions, Employers, the ILO, OHS specialists, and NGOs.
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