Mr. Fontaine discussed the global occupational health concerns in the workplace and/or working conditions of various industries. Many workers are exposed to air and surface contaminants or ingest toxic materials which affects various body organs and systems. Controls are not used to reduce the exposure. Initiatives are unway to educate all stakeholders on the cost of illness and disease and the economic impact on the gross domestic product output. The indirect and direct costs are not realized since they are considered a cost of doing business.