Who is most at-risk of being hurt at work around the world?
Despite vital and important steps forward in workplace health and safety, the risk of injury remains far from equal. Around the world, millions of workers face vastly different levels of protection, training, support and oversight simply because of where they live.
Join the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), at The House of Lords for an exclusive lunchtime reception exploring the findings of a major new report, How Global Inequality Shapes Workplace Injury, based on insights from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation.
Bringing together policymakers, business leaders, safety professionals, academics and influencers from across the health and safety and development communities, this event will examine how inequality contributes to workplace harm and what can be done to close the gap.
About the research
Drawing on findings from the Lloyd's Register Foundation's World Risk Poll, the first global survey of people's experiences and perceptions of safety, RoSPA's new report explores the relationship between inequality and workplace injury across countries and populations.
The research highlights how workplace risk is shaped by more than occupation alone. Economic development, working conditions, access to safety information, employment status and wider social inequalities all play a role in a person's risk of being injured at work.
The findings paint a compelling picture of unequal risk and unequal outcomes and point to opportunities for governments, employers and international organisations to take action.
RoSPA’s reserach has been made possible due to support from the Lloyd's Register Foundation.
Turning evidence into action
This reception is an important opportunity in turning evidence into direct action, informing policy, improving practice and supporting better outcomes for workers around the globe.
Together, we will explore:
- Where workplace injury inequalities are most pronounced
- The factors driving these disparities
- The role of employers, regulators and policymakers in addressing them
- Practical steps that can help reduce harm and save lives.
