Occupational Health and Safety of Motorcycle Couriers: A Policy Proposal for Transition to the “Very Dangerous Workplaces” Category

This policy proposal analyzes the unique conditions faced by motorcycle couriers, such as long working hours, pressure to be fast, insecure forms of employment, and constant exposure to risk in traffic. It reveals why the current occupational health and safety legislation is insufficient to protect this sector and addresses, based on data, the reasons for classifying it as a highly dangerous profession.