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Atieh Razavi Yekta, Sessional Lecturer, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia

Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections

A delivery worker rides a bicycle in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in May 2021. (Shutterstock)

The rise of technology in the workplace, labour market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational health and safety field.

Occupational health and safety is a critical area of public health aimed at promoting and maintaining physical, mental and social well-being among workers across all occupations. This includes improving working conditions, fostering supportive work environments and promoting health-conscious workplaces.

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