AMMAN — On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, Jordanian human rights and labour rights organisations call for increasing occupational safety and health in a changing world of work.

“The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.” According to UN website, the day is regarded as an awareness-raising campaign focusing on promoting a safety and health culture.

Tamkeen for Legal Aid and Human Rights said in a statement made available to The Jordan Times that “A total of 23 work-related fatalities and 48 injuries have been recorded in 2023”. 

Tamkeen recommended implementing a periodic evaluation of occupational risks, in order to take the necessary steps, in addition to establishing a comprehensive database for workplace incidents and injuries.

According to figures released by the Social Security Corporation, the rate of approved and recordable work-related injuries increased by 13.1 per cent in 2022, when compared with 2021.

Similarly, the Jordanian Labour Watch called for strengthening the inspection mechanisms and workplace safety oversight and control, particularly at small and medium-sized enterprises.