# Occupational Safety

Practices and protections that reduce hazards and injuries at work.

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Last updated: 2026-11-09T19:00:09.142Z
Parent topic: [work-and-cooperation](https://givegigs.com/wiki/work-and-cooperation)

## Contents
- [Overview](#wiki-section-overview-1)
- [Identify and reduce hazards](#wiki-section-identify-and-control-2)
- [Reporting and local rules](#wiki-section-reporting-3)

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## Overview

Occupational safety and health aims to prevent work-related injury and illness and support safe, dignified work. Hazards can be physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, or psychosocial, and may affect workers differently. Employers, workers, and public authorities have roles defined by applicable laws and standards.

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- [decent-work](https://givegigs.com/wiki/decent-work)
- [labor-rights](https://givegigs.com/wiki/labor-rights)
- [remote-work](https://givegigs.com/wiki/remote-work)

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## Identify and reduce hazards

A practical safety process identifies hazards, assesses who may be exposed, and prioritizes controls that remove or reduce the risk. Training and protective equipment can help, but they do not replace safer design and maintenance. Workers' knowledge of actual tasks is important when evaluating risks and proposed controls.

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## Reporting and local rules

Know the site's emergency procedure and how to report a hazard, injury, or near miss. Record dates and conditions accurately and follow current local reporting requirements. Duties and rights differ among jurisdictions and kinds of work; consult the relevant labor or safety authority for authoritative guidance.

## Sources

- [International Labour Organization: Safety and Health at Work](https://www.osha.gov/workers)

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