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  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • International Relations
  • Humanitarian Studies

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  • Humanitarian aid work presents unique risks to personnel operating in insecure environments.
  • Aid workers frequently face unpreparedness and non-adherence to safety protocols despite briefings.
  • International Organizations have a legal and ethical duty of care towards their employees' well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the escalating risks faced by humanitarian aid workers.
  • To emphasize the employer's responsibility in ensuring worker safety and security.
  • To advocate for improved risk communication and occupational health and safety management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on humanitarian aid worker safety.
  • Analysis of employer responsibilities and duty of care.
  • Examination of risk communication and safety management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Humanitarian aid workers are increasingly exposed to significant risks.
  • A gap exists between safety briefings and actual adherence to preventive measures.
  • Effective risk management requires a proactive, integrated approach from employers.

Conclusions:

  • Employers must prioritize a preventive strategy for aid worker safety.
  • Enhanced risk communication is crucial for mitigating hazards.
  • Integrated occupational health and safety systems are essential for protecting humanitarian personnel.