World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Wednesday, April 28, 2027
UN-recognized day promoting the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.
Background
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has marked the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 since 2003, promoting a global culture of prevention. It shares the date with Workers' Memorial Day.
How to celebrate at work
- Share global workplace-safety statistics to put local efforts in context.
- Spotlight one prevention theme — ergonomics, mental health, or heat.
- Ask teams across locations to each fix one hazard they identify.
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Reviewed Saturday, June 13, 2026. Dates can change and exceptions apply — confirm with the official source. Not legal advice.