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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022: History, Theme, and Importance

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated every year on 28th of April. The day promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally for safety and health at the workplace.

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is celebrated every year on 28th of April. The day promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally for safety and health at the workplace. It is an awareness-raising campaign aimed at bringing international attention to the magnitude of the problem and how promoting and creating a safety and health culture can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries that can be found.

Every year since 2003 on 28 April, the United Nations, through the International Labor Organization (ILO) has been guiding nations to celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Government is responsible for providing the infrastructure, laws, and services which is necessary to ensure that workers remain employable and enterprises thrives. This includes the development of a national policy and program and a system of oversight to enforce compliance with occupational safety and health legislation and policy.

Employers are responsible for ensuring that the working environment is safe and healthy. As workers, they are responsible for working safely and protecting themselves and not putting others in danger, knowing their rights and participating in the implementation of preventive measures.

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History of World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work was first observed in the year 2003 by the International Labor Organization. That year, the International Labor Organization (ILO) began celebrating World Day for Safety and Health at Work to emphasize the prevention of accidents and diseases at the workplace.

Over the years, the day has become an important tool to raise awareness of how to make work safe, healthy and the need to raise the political profile of occupational safety and health. April 28 is also the International Day of Commemoration for the Dead and Injured Workers.

Theme of World Day for Safety and Health at Work

‘Act together to build a positive safety and health culture,’ is the theme for this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022. This subject emphasizes the need of encouraging employers to have a strong workplace health and safety culture in which everyone contributes to a safe and healthy workplace.

Emerging Risks at Work :

New and emerging occupational risks may be due to technological innovation or social or organizational change, such as new technologies and production processes such as nanotechnology, and biotechnology. Also, new working conditions such as higher workloads, reduced work intensity, poor migration conditions for jobs in the informal economy.

Importance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Safety in the workplace is still a bourgeois concept in many parts of the world. This is because, in some places, the value of human life outweighs the demands in this industrialized, mass-producing world. Therefore, the annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work highlights the importance of occupational safety and health.

It is worth noting that the motivation to maintain good standards of safety and health is spread equally across all sectors of society. This means that for policymakers, it is their responsibility to frame laws and regulations that ensure employment. For employers, it is their duty to ensure that the work environment is safe and healthy. Employees are responsible for working safely and prioritizing their health.

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Shilpa Shetty works out with daughter Samisha on World Health Day, shares video

It also marks the birthday of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which was founded in 1948

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Shilpa Shetty has a passion for exercise. The actor enjoys working out, and she frequently updates her fans on her progress at the gym. She inspired internet users today on World Health Day by posting a video of her exercise regimen in which she can be also seen sharing a  moment with her daughter Samisha.

The global awareness-raising day focuses on a number of health-related concerns. In the video, Shilpa could be seen working out in the gym, discussing the need of dedication and consistency, and enjoying a cute moment of work out with her daughter Samisha.

Shilpa shared the video on social media and began the caption with greeting everyone on World Health Day. The Dhadkan actor mentioned in her caption that wellness is more than just working out; it’s found in our morning routines, the food we eat with pleasure, the time we spend with our loved ones, and our mental health.

The Baazigar actor advised everyone to prioratise themselves on this World Health Day. She remined to stay hydrated, practice mindfulness, and acknowledge our greatest gift. Swasth raho, Mast raho, (stay healthy, stay happy), Shilpa shetty wrote while concluding the caption.

In the video, Shilpa can be seen greeting her fans as she says Hey guys! It’s World Health Day, but not every day you will [feel] motivated. Therefore, on those days, exercising consistency and discipline will be your saviors, She further says.

The Sukhee actor can be seen doing leg presses, stretching exercises, chatting about her favorite music to listen to at the gym, walking on the treadmill, and doing other gym activities as the video progresses. Shilpa and her daughter can be seen jumping inside a trampoline in the video as well. In a another scene, she can be seen watching Samisha perform a leg workout on a Pilates machine.

Soon after she shred the vieo it quickly went viral. A user said, she is a true isnpiration. Another said she is ageing like a fine wine. A third user said her daughter is cute.

Meanwhile, World Health Day is observed on April 7 ever year globally. This is also observed on this day as World Health Organisation was established on April 7, 1948.

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Happy Easter 2024: Political leaders extend greetings to nation for peace and unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of Easter on Sunday and expressed his hope that the message of renewal and optimism associated with the occasion would resonate widely.

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Easter also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. This Christian festival symbolises the victory of life over death .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of Easter on Sunday and expressed his hope that the message of renewal and optimism associated with the occasion would resonate widely. PM Modi took to X and posted that May this day inspire us all to come together, fostering unity and peace. He wished everyone a joyful Easter.

President Droupadi Murmu also greeted the people on Easter and highlighted the occasion of celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, promotes the spirit of love, hope and universal fraternity. President Droupadi Murmu took to X and posted Easter greetings to all, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters! This pious occasion of celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, promotes the spirit of love, hope, and universal fraternity. May the teachings of Jesus Christ lead us onto the path of peace and harmony.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to X and wrote we extend our warmest greetings on the joyous occasion of Easter. The eternal significance of Jesus Christ’s resurrection is that truth triumphs over evil and compassion overcomes hatred. May the festivities strengthen the bonds of unity, amity and fraternity amongst our people and herald a brighter future.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to X and posted Happy Easter! As you celebrate Easter Sunday with your loved ones, may joy, peace, and hope illuminate the path ahead.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to X to extend greetings on Easter and wrote Greetings and best wishes to everyone on the joyous occasion of Easter. May this revered day bring new beginnings, hopes and harmony in your life.

Union Minister Kiren Rijju took to X and posted Happy and Blessed Easter to all! Wishing everyone peace, joy and unity.

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Saudi Arabia gears up for Miss Universe debut with Rumy Alqahtani as its first-ever contestant

Rumi Alqahtani is a prominent runaway model and influencer from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who has made history by becoming the first-ever Miss Universe participant to represent Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia is gearing up for its historic debut in the Miss Universe pageant, with Rumi Alqahtani set to represent the country in the prestigious competition. Rumi Alqahtani is a prominent runaway model and influencer from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who has made history by becoming the first-ever Miss Universe participant to represent Saudi Arabia.

Rumi Alqahtani has garnered recognition in the beauty pageant industry through her participation in numerous global competitions, including the Miss and Mrs Global Asian competition in Malaysia. According to reports the 27 year-old model has already won the titles Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).

Rumi Alqahtani announced Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant on her Instagram, sharing a photo of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, standing next to the Saudi Arabian flag. She captioned her Instagram post that she was honoured to participate in Miss Universe competition. This is the first participation of Saudi Arabia in the Miss Universe competition.

Alqahtani’s participation follows in the footsteps of Bahrain’s Lujane Yacoub, who represented her country in the Miss Universe pageant last year. She became the first woman from the Gulf region to do so. Alqahtani’s involvement is hailed as milestone in empowering women of Saudi Arabia. She has previously represented the Kingdom in numerous international competitions, including Miss Asia in Malaysia, Miss Arab Peace, and Miss Europe.

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Apart being crowned Miss Saudi Arabia, she holds titles such as Miss Middle East (Saudi Arabia), Miss Arab World Peace 2021, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia). She has a million followers in instagram and thousands more on other social media platforms. She also holds Bacelor’s degree in dentistry and is fluent in English, French and Arabic. This historic move reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

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