It is also essential for industrial hygienists and occupational health practitioners to understand the similarities and differences of national exposure limits. Occupational health, safety, and environmental professionals need a stronger working knowledge of worldwide worker protection standards. Issues to be addressed include world regional differences in worker protection standards and rights, the need for global harmonization, and the appropriate role of standards from developed countries. The International Labour Organization estimates that 250 million children work worldwide and one-third of these children perform dangerous work. Panelists will explore issues like wages, lack of education and training, and international organizations that attempt to protect children from poor working conditions.
Organizations continue to expand their operations in the global marketplace.
As a result of this expansion, health and safety professionals have assumed more responsibilities outside their sovereign country's borders. This forum will offer guidance to those individuals wanting to improve their company's health and safety program. Legal issues, regulatory standards, and social considerations will be addressed for Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Indian subcontinent. Qualified working print, broadcast, and online journalists are invited to visit the exposition floor and attend keynote and roundtable sessions at no charge. Each member of a media team must submit an application and one of the required credentials.