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Advancing worker health and safety in the developing world
Linda Rosenstock1, Mark R Cullen, Marilyn Fingerhut
1UCLA School of Public Health, Los Angeles, California 90095-1772, USA. lindarosenstock@ph.ucla.edu
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|February 12, 2005
Summary
Improving occupational health and safety in developing nations requires overcoming significant obstacles. Modest funding for innovative programs can advance worker well-being and environmental health.
Area of Science:
- Occupational and Environmental Health
- Global Health Policy
Background:
- Working conditions in developing countries frequently fall below international standards.
- Major obstacles hinder occupational and environmental health progress in these regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key challenges to occupational and environmental health in developing nations.
- To propose effective strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing international agency programs, including those from the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labor Organization (ILO).
Main Results:
- International initiatives have yielded disappointing outcomes thus far.
- There is a clear need for intensified efforts from international bodies and developed nations.
Conclusions:
- Advancing occupational health and safety in developing countries is achievable.
- Innovative programs, supported by modest funding, can significantly improve worker health and safety outcomes.