Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work

[1] The declaration also listed responsibilities of employers, stated the rights of workers, and emphasized the importance of promoting a culture of safety.

The Congress drew over 4,000 participants from 100 countries[2] and resulted in the signing of the Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work.

The declaration urges governments to implement effective labor inspection systems that focus on improving national performance systematically.

[1][3] The declaration pronounces the relationship between high safety and health standards at work and good business performance.

Employers are encouraged to implement management systems to improve workplace safety and health and to guarantee that workers are consulted, trained, informed and involved in the process.