About the Labour Protection Department
PROTRAV covers issues related to the prevention of work-related health problems,
the promotion of workers' health and well-being and the improvement of working conditions
for all workers. Through these activities, it is actively contributing
to realization of the "Decent Work for All".
The Labour Protection Department (PROTRAV) covers issues relating to:
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- Accident and disease information
- Prevention of occupational accidents and diseases
- Promotion of workers' health and well-being
- Chemical safety
- Matters relating to labour inspection
- Wages and incomes
- Working time and work organization
- Gender issues
- Working conditions in small and medium-sized enterprises
- Maternity protection
- Work-family balance
- Global Monitoring and analysis of working conditions
- Violence and harassment at work, etc.
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Of the Conventions adopted by the International Labour Conference of the ILO,
a significant proportion focus on Occupational Safety and Health and working conditions,
which are under the responsibility of PROTRAV.
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