On June 29, 2008, the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work signed the Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work. The declaration included statements concerning national governments' responsibility for perpetuating a "national preventative safety and health culture", for improving their national safe-workplace performance systematically, and for providing a health standard with appropriate enforcement to protect workers. The declaration also listed responsibilities of employers, stated the rights of workers, and emphasized the importance of promoting a culture of safety.
Read more about Seoul Declaration On Safety And Health At Work: The XVIII World Congress On Safety and Health At Work, Groundwork For The Seoul Declaration, Provisions of The Seoul Declaration
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