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In 1989, the UN General Assembly designated the International Day for Disaster Reduction to promote global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. This includes disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. The International Day for Disaster Reduction is recognized annually on October 13.
Read MoreTexting while driving is one of the most dangerous and prominent distractions in a commercial vehicle. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), using a cellphone while driving leads to 1.6 million car accidents per year. More than 40 states have addressed the dangers of mobile device usage by making texting while driving illegal. Ensuring employees are following the law while also guaranteeing the company is in compliance with OSHA standards is vital.
Read MoreA joint venture of the International Atomic Energy Agency Environmental Laboratories and local partners, the laboratory will use cutting edge nuclear tools to identify harmful ciguatoxins in seawater from around the Caribbean and Latin American coasts.
Read MoreIn the ILO’s Work for a Brighter Future report published this January, the Global Commission on the Future of Work highlights and addresses modern “time sovereignty” issues including overly long work hours, inconsistent work schedules, and the plight of being on call without pay.
Read MoreThe GPMB, a joint venture of the World Health Organization and the World Bank Group, held its first ever meeting in Geneva to discuss key issues in global preparedness.
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