Policy statement: Occupational health and safety of physiotherapists

World Physiotherapy endorses the concept of

Decent work: Defined up by ILO in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 'decent work' sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives. It involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organise and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men.

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and advocates for the right of physiotherapists to safe and healthy work and work environments that assures their own and safety and that of their patients/clients. 

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Occupational health and safety of physiotherapists

English

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Policy statement cover thumbnail: Occupational health (in Japanese)

理学療法士の労働環境の安全と衛生

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policy statement: occupational health and safety of physiotherapists (French)

Santé et sécurité au travail des kinésithérapeutes

French

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