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    Cuba has significantly advanced occupational health and safety since 1959, establishing training programs, a dedicated institute, and comprehensive workplace safety laws. These developments aim to improve worker protection and manage workplace hazards.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Public Health Policy
    • Workplace Safety Regulation

    Background:

    • Pre-1959 Cuba lacked occupational health and safety infrastructure.
    • Post-Revolution Cuba has prioritized worker health and safety.
    • Significant advancements in health and safety regulation, training, and research have occurred.

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    • To outline the development of occupational health and safety in Cuba.
    • To highlight key legislative and institutional changes.
    • To discuss the future outlook for workplace health in Cuba.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical developments in Cuban occupational health.
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