Halshka Graczyk

Dr. Halshka Graczyk is a Researcher andTechnical Specialist on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) at the United Nations’ specialized agency: The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland. In this role, Halshka manages the ILO hazardous substances portfolio which spans across all work sectors and occupations worldwide and assesses toxics, chemicals and waste along the life cycle of global supply chains. In addition she coordinates research and policy analysis on climate change hazards and OSH, helping to develop global policy guidelines for protecting workers and ensuring the right to a safe and healthy working environment. Halshka holds a Bachelors in Public Health and in Economics from ther Johns Hopkins University; a Masters in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins University ; and a PhD with a specialization in occupational safety and health, focused on the evaluation of novel and emerging OSH risks and hazards, from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.