World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: Embracing the Future of Work. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has announced the theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: “The Impact of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence on Workers’ Safety and Health.” This year’s observance, taking place on April 28, aims to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping workplace safety and health standards.
Navigating the Digital Transformation
As workplaces evolve with advancements in technology, the ILO’s 2025 campaign will examine various new technologies through an occupational safety and health lens, including:
Advanced robots
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Virtual and Augmented Reality
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The campaign will also shed light on new work practices, such as automation of tasks, big data analysis, smart digital systems, and workers’ management through AI. Additionally, it will address the rise of new types of work, including digital platform work and remote/hybrid work, examining their implications on worker safety and health.
A Comprehensive Approach
To facilitate a deeper understanding of these issues, the ILO will produce a report and other promotional materials that explore how the digital transformation of work may support safe and healthy working environments. The organization will also highlight the efforts of governments, employers, workers, and other stakeholders in responding to these emerging challenges.
Global Participation
World Day for Safety and Health at Work serves as a platform for raising awareness about the importance of preventing workplace accidents and diseases globally. It is an opportunity for governments, employers, and workers to engage in dialogue and collaborate on creating safer and healthier work environments. The ILO encourages all sectors to participate in this observance and contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance occupational safety and health worldwide.
