Ended
Geneva
The ILO and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) have collaborated to produce a new report on Eye Health and the World of Work, drawing attention to healthy vision as being integral to safety and productivity at work.
Work-related visual impairments affect around 13 million workers globally. Visual impairments can lead to decreased access to decent work, hinder inclusion and pose a threat to workers' long-term health and well-being. People with visual impairments experience a 30% decrease in employment. Poor eye health has a negative impact not only on those directly affected but also on the global economy, costing $411 billion annually in lost productivity, according to The Lancet Global Health Commission.
Opening remarks
Joaquim Pintado Nunes
Labadmin/Occupational Safety and Health Branch Chief, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Panelists
Caroline Casey
President, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
Ella Gudwin
CEO, VisionSpring
Stuart Keel
Technical Officer, Vision and Eye care Programme, World Health Organization (WHO)
Francisco Santos-O’Connor
Senior Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Maité Llanos
Deputy Director, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Hosts
Balint Nafradi
Technical officer on Occupational Safety and Health data, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Moderator
Manal Azzi
OSH Team Lead and Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Dialog
Dialog