Can COVID-19 be considered an occupational disease?

Published:
2 April 2020
Topic:
Occupational accidents and diseases
Shocks and extreme events

Worldwide almost 2.4 million people die due to an occupational disease, compared to 0.38 million that die because of a work accident. Insurance covering occupational diseases is an important pillar of social security and a safety net to all workers who may be exposed to chemical, physical or

ISSA supports historic agreement by BRICS Ministers in the labour and social sphere

Published:
9 August 2018
Topic:
Employment policies
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
About the ISSA

The 4th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting (LEMM) took place from 2 to 3 August 2018 in Durban, South Africa, coinciding with the centenary celebration of Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of South Africa.