ENRICHING THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG) THROUGH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND LABOUR STANDARDS: A PATHWAY TO DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
AUTHOR – SUBASHRIE B, LLM SCHOLAR AT THE TAMIL NADU DR.AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – SUBASHRIE B, ENRICHING THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDG) THROUGH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND LABOUR STANDARDS: A PATHWAY TO DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (1) OF 2025, PG. 706-715, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
ABSTRACT
The concept of sustainable development has marked a footprint in the national development of the country in various fields. The phrase “sustainable development” itself connotes to development pertaining all fields. The SDG goals aim for the development in all fields through the 17 goals. The SDG goal particular in relevance to Occupational Safety and Health, labour standards has been interconnected, related to each other paving way for the economic development. The concept of Sustainable development is helpful in achieving a target without compromising the needs of the future generations. The caryatids are also the backbone i.e, the economic, social and environment. The Labour rights, standards, occupational health and safety is linked to the capability(capacity) of workers to work. Further the factors such as workers participation in management, non-discrimination, worker freedom all these factors enhance the economic development which further accelerates the SDGs. The maxim “Sublata causa, tollitur effectus” meaning the cause being removed, the effect ceases likewise the causing necessity factors of labour should be regularly enhanced to achieve more productivity. By strengthening OHS measures and labour standards, industries can not only improve worker well-being but also contribute to a more sustainable and equitable global economy. The emphasizes is that urgent need for multi-stakeholder collaboration in creating safe, fair, and sustainable workplaces that drive long-term economic prosperity while safeguarding human and environmental health.