Currently only 15% of workers worldwide have access to specialized occupational health services carrying out prevention of occupational risks, health surveillance, training in safe working methods, first aid and advising employers in occupational health and safety.

World Health Assembly Resolution WHA/60.26 “Workers’ Health: Global Plan of Action” urged Member States “to work towards full coverage of all workers, including those in the informal economy, small- and medium-sized enterprises, agriculture, and migrant and contractual workers, with essential interventions and basic occupational health services for primary prevention of occupational and work-related diseases and injuries.” WHO secretariat was requested to develop time line and indicators for the establishment of occupational health services for all at the global level.