Books and reports

June 2010

1. 

   Approaches to Attribution of Detrimental Health Effects to Occupational Ionizing Radiation Exposure and their Application in Compensation Programmes for Cancer (OSH 73)

   23 June 2010

   Jointly published by three international organizations with mandates relating to occupational health and ionizing radiation - the ILO, IAEA and WHO - the publication will be useful for national authorities, trade unions, employers and other parties with an interest in ensuring an equitable approach to workers' compensation.

September 2002

1. Social dialogue in the health services. Institutions, capacity and effectiveness. Report JMHS/2002

   12 September 2002

   Describes approaches to social dialogue and the institutions required for its development, including ILO's role. Includes brief case studies from several countries.

January 1998

1. 

   Technical and ethical guidelines for workers' health surveillance (OSH 72)

   01 January 1998

   The purpose of these guidelines is to assist all those who have responsibilities to design, establish, implement and manage workers' health surveillance schemes that will facilitate preventive action towards ensuring a healthy and safe working environment for all. As ILO guidelines, they are not a legally binding document; rather, they constitute practical recommendations.