Data from World Health Organization Broaden Understanding of Sustainable Development (Ss19-03 Occupational Health, Sustainable Development And The Green Economy: A Perspective From The Who).

A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the importance of promoting occupational health for achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and shaping a sustainable and eco-friendly economy. The report emphasizes the connections between poverty reduction, health, decent work, universal health coverage, and workforce health for sustainability. It emphasizes the need for safe workplaces, reducing hazards, providing healthcare, and effective labor inspection and occupational health regulations. The report also recognizes the potential of a green economy to uplift underserved communities by creating green jobs that offer fair wages, safety, and dignity. By prioritizing employees' well-being, the report argues that we enhance their ability to innovate and contribute to environmentally conscious sectors. The report underscores the interconnectedness of individual health, economic prosperity, effective regulation, and planet well-being for a flourishing future of work. [Extracted from the article]