World Health Organization Must Prioritize Workers, Experts Say
Experts argue that the World Health Organization (WHO) must refocus on protecting workers' health, especially as climate change increases occupational risks. The organization scaled back on worker safety programs after losing U.S. funding under the Trump administration. Advocates hope WHO leaders will reinstate and prioritize these initiatives during their upcoming meeting.
- ▪The WHO reduced its occupational safety and health programs after the Trump administration halted U.S. funding.
- ▪Climate change is increasing heat-related risks for workers, making safety standards more critical.
- ▪Advocates are urging WHO leaders to prioritize worker health during their next meeting.
- ▪Silicosis and heat stress are growing concerns for workers in industries like construction and stone fabrication.
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Justice & Health World Health Organization Must Prioritize Workers, Experts Say After Trump stopped funding the WHO, the agency retreated from occupational safety and health programs, putting millions of workers at risk as the planet warms, advocates contend. They hope its leaders change that when they meet next week. <img width="150" height="150" src="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LizaGross-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Liza Gross" decoding="async" srcset="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LizaGross-150x150.jpg 150w, https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LizaGross-64x64.jpg 64w, https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LizaGross-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px)…
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