International Migrants Day: migrants support European economies but face increasing OSH risks Dec 17, 2012
While migrants provide a valuable source of both skilled and unskilled labour to many countries, they often work a lot of overtime and are in poor health,and thus are much more exposed to occupational injuries and diseases than other workers. In recent years, the employment rate of migrants in high-risk sectors has risen continuously, providing evidence that more adequate practical solutions are needed to prevent harm to migrants in the workplace.
Learn more about OSH issues related to migrant and minority workers.
