Catalogue of ILO Publications on Occupational Safety and Health: Chemicals

Chemicals

R. 4:	Lead Poisoning (Women and Children), 1919
R. 6:	White Phosphorus, 1919
C. 13:	White Lead (Painting), 1921
C. 136 and R. 144:	Benzene, 1971
C. 148 and R. 156:	Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration),1977
C. 170 and R. 177:	Chemicals, 1990

Safety in the use of chemicals at work. This code of practice provides guidance on the implementation of the Chemicals Convention, 1990 (No. 170), and Recommendation, 1990 (No. 177), for all those engaged in framing provisions. The practical recommendations of the code cover all the elements necessary to ensure an efficient flow of information from manufacturers or importers to users of chemicals. They will also enable employers to formulate measures to protect workers, the public and the environment. Geneva, 1993. 95pp. ISBN92-2-108006-4. SFR17. 50; US$15. 75; UK,9. 45. Translation: French, Spanish. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau, Rights and Permissions Manager.

Occupational exposure to airborne substances harmful to health. This ILO code of practice is intended to protect workers'health against the hazards due to the contamination of air at the workplace and in preventing contamination of the working environment. A full glossary defines the terms used in the text. Geneva, third impression, 1991. 44pp. ISBN92-2-102442-3. SFR17. 50. Translation: French, Spanish. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau, Rights and Permissions Manager.

Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work: A training manual. By A. Bakar Che Man and D. Gold. Includes the texts of ILO Convention No. 170 and ILO Recommendation No. 177 and a system for classification, identification and labelling of chemicals. Geneva, 1993, 78pp. ISBN92-2-106470-0. SFR17. 50; US$15. 75; UK,9. 45. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau, Rights and Permissions Manager.

Classification, identification and labelling of chemicals. (Report 3/92. ) This guide could be used as training material or at places of work when individual labels of hazardous substances are checked or prepared. The guide describes the labelling system used in the countries of European Communities as an example. Geneva, 1992. 76pp. , SFR10. Minimum order SFR20. Available only from CIS.

Guidelines on inspection on chemical factories, especially major accident hazard installations. Geneva, 1992. 107pp. SFR10. Minimum order SFR20. Available only from CIS.

Occupational exposure limits for airborne toxic substances: values of selected countries. Third edition. (OSH Series, No. 37. ) Covers more than 2,000 products or substances from 16 countries (also listed: synonyms, carcinogens, sensitizers and other effects). Geneva, 1991. 544pp. ISBN92-2-107293-2. Available only from CIS.

Paper version: SFR47. 50.
Microcomputer database (diskette version for IBM compatible PCs running on DOS 3. 0 or higher with 512kb RAM): SFR100.

Safety in the use of mineral and synthetic fibres. (OSH Series, No. 64. ) The document discusses safety and health in use of mineral and synthetic fibres at work taking into account the relevant international instruments produced by the ILO. Geneva, 1990. 106pp. ISBN92-2-106443-3. SFR15. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau, Rights and Permissions Manager.

Reports

(including reports of conferences, industrial meetingsand meetings of experts)

Three-day national workshop on the implementation of the ILO Occupational Safety and Health Convention, No. 170. ILO/FINNIDA Asian-Pacific Regional Programme on Occupational Safety and Health. Workshop report. 10-12August 1993, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 42pp. Free publication available only from the ILO Occupational Safety and Health Branch.

Labour inspection and chemical hazards: A spectral analysis of systems of labour inspection. (Document No. 22. ) Based on questionnaire and interview surveys of labour inspectors in 58 countries, the document examines various techniques employed in checking and prevention. Seeks to demonstrate the most effective methods of intervention and the responses produced in terms of organization and of action programmes. Geneva, 1992. 245pp. ISBN92-2-107652-0. Translation: Spanish. Free publication available only from the ILO Labour Administration Branch.

Asian and Pacific regional seminar on safety in the use of chemicals at work, Bangkok, 8-11January 1991, Proceedings. Emphasizes the importance of ILO Convention No. 170 and ILO Recommendation No. 177. Geneva, 1991. 81pp. ISBN 92-2-107868-X. Available only from the ILO Central Library and Documentation Bureau.

Joint meeting on conditions of employment and work of fire-fighting personnel. Report prepared by the ILO to serve as a basis for the discussions of the Joint Meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, 9-17May 1990. Aspects covered: legal status of fire-fighters, trade union rights, equality of opportunity, pay and conditions of employment, working times, occupational safety and health, pension rights. Geneva, 1990. 92pp. ISBN92-2-107262-2. SFR17. 50.

The impact of new technology on safety and health protection in the chemical industries. (ReportIII. ) ILO Chemical Industries Committee, 10thSession, Geneva, 1988. 60pp. ISBN92-2-106566-9. SFR12. 50; US$10; UK,6. 00.

Recent developments in the chemical industries. (ReportI. ) ILO Chemical Industries Committee, 11thSession. Reviews recent trends and developments in the chemical industries sector since the 10thSession of the Committee (1988). Summarizes information supplied by governments on the effect given to conclusions and resolutions adopted by the Committee at its previous sessions, and includes steps taken by ILO to meet the requests of previous meetings. Geneva, 1995. 86pp. ISBN92-2-109580-0. SFR17. 50. Translation: French, Spanish.

Safety in the use of asbestos. International Labour Conference, 71stSession, Geneva, 1985. ReportVI(1). 52pp. (English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese. ) ISBN92-2-103732-0. SFR15.

Safety in the use of chemicals at work C La sécurité dans l'utilisation des substances chimiques au travail. International Labour Conference, 77thSession, Geneva, 1990. ReportV(2B). Includes amendments based on replies received from member States. 38pp. ISBN92-2-007408-7. SFR7. 50. Translation: Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, German and Russian.

Safety in the use of chemicals at work. International Labour Conference, 76th Session, Geneva, 1989. ReportVI(1). 57pp. ISBN92-2-106665-7. SFR15. Translation: English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau, Rights and Permissions Manager.

Sri Lanka: Country policy paper on chemical safety and the prevention of major industrial accidents. National tripartite workshop on the support for the ratification and implementation of ILO standards on the working environment, Colombo, 1995. Geneva, 1995. 35pp. Free publication available only from ILO Colombo.

Workshop on safety in the manufacture and use of chemicals, Budapest, 1991; Proceedings. Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe workshop on safety in the manufacture and use of chemicals: Geneva, 1991. 40pp. ISBN 92-2-108141-9. Free publication available only from the ILO Central Library and Documentation Bureau.

Workshop on safety in the manufacture and use of chemicals, Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, 23-25October 1991; Proceedings. Geneva, 1992. 39pp. ISBN92-2-108409-4. Free publication available only from the ILO Central Library and Documentation Bureau.

Workshop on safety in the manufacture and use of chemicals, Wroclaw, 28-30October 1991; Proceedings. Includes the text of the Convention on safety in the use of chemicals at work, 1990 (No. 170). ISBN92-2-108415-9. Geneva, 1992. 38pp. Free publication available only from the ILO Central Library and Documentation Bureau.

Responsible care and related voluntary initiatives to improve enterprise performance on health, safety and environment in the chemical industry. ILO Industrial Activities Branch. Geneva, 1997. 74pp. ISBN92-2-110593-8. Free publication available only from the ILO Industrial Activities Branch.

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