WHO: Global plan of action on workers' health
Description:
In 2007, the World Health Assembly endorsed the WHO Global Plan of Action on Workers' Health (GPA) (2008-2017). The main objectives of the GPA are to
- Strengthen the governance and leadership function of national health systems to respond to the specific health needs of working populations;
- Establish basic levels of health protection at all workplaces to decrease inequalities in workers’ health between and within countries and strengthen the promotion of health at work;
- Ensure access of all workers to preventive health services and link occupational health to primary health care;
- Improve the knowledge base for action on protecting and promoting the health of workers and establish linkages between health and work;
- Stimulate incorporation of actions on workers health into other policies, such as sustainable development, poverty reduction, trade liberalization, environmental protection and employment.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
The plan of action gives general advice on workers’ health.
