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Catalogue of ILO publications on occupational safety and health
Edition 2000

Occupational Hygiene and Diseases
Higiene del trabajo y enfermedades profesionales
Hygiène du travail et maladies professionnelles

[ Index / Índice ]

Conventions and Recommendations
Convenios y recomendaciones
Conventions et recommandations

R.3: Anthrax Prevention, 1919
R.3: Prevención del carbunco
R.3: Prévention du charbon

C.18: Workmen's Compensation (Occupational Diseases), 1925
C.18: Enfermedades profesionales
C.18: Maladies professionnelles

C.42: Workmen's Compensation (Occupational Diseases), (Revised), 1934
C.42: Enfermedades profesionales (revisado)
C.42: Maladies professionnelles (révisée)

C.120 and R.120: Hygiene (Commerce and Offices), 1964
C.120 y R.120: Higiene (comercio y oficinas)
C.120 et R.120: Hygiène (commerce et bureaux)

C.121 and R.121: Employment Injury Benefits, 1964
C.121 y R.121: Prestaciones en caso de accidentes del trabajo y enfermedades profesionales
C.121 et R.121: Prestations en cas d'accidents du travail et de maladies professionnelles

C.139 and R.147: Occupational Cancer, 1974
C.139 y R.147: Cáncer profesional
C.139 et R.147: Cancer professionnel

C.162 and R.172: Asbestos, 1986
C.162 y R.172: Asbesto
C.162 et R.172: Amiante

Codes of practice
Repertorios de recomendaciones prácticas
Recueil de directives pratiques

Recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases. This code of practice aims to improve the recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases, especially with a view to developing preventive measures. Topics covered include legal and administrative arrangements, enterprise-level recording, the extension of provisions to the self-employed, the compilation of statistics and the investigation of occupational accidents and diseases. Equivalent recommendations are made for commuting accidents and dangerous occurrences and incidents. Geneva, 1996. 96 pp. ISBN 92-2-109451-0. SFR20. Translation: French, Spanish. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau.
Registro y notificación de los accidentes del trabajo y las enfermedades profesionales. ISBN 92-2-309451-8.
Enregistrement et déclaration des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles. ISBN 92-2-209451-4.

Safety in the use of asbestos. There has been a growing awareness that exposure to asbestos dust can have harmful effects on the health of workers. This code of practice gives detailed guidance on the limitation of exposure to asbestos and includes sections on mining and milling, asbestos cement, textiles, friction materials and the removal of asbestos-containing materials. Third impression, 1990. 116 pp. ISBN 92-2-103872-6. SFR20. Translation: French, Spanish.
Seguridad en la utilización del amianto. ISBN 92-2-303872-3.
Sécurité dans l'utilisation de l'amiante. ISBN 92-2-203872-X.

Occupational exposure to airborne substances harmful to health. This 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. Third impression, 1991. 44 pp. ISBN 92-2-102442-3. 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.
Exposición profesional a las sustancias nocivas. ISBN 92-2-302442-0.
Exposition professionnelle à des substances nocives en suspension dans l'air. ISBN 92-2-202442-7.

Guides and manuals
Guías y manuales
Guides et manuels

Action against HIV/AIDS in Africa: An initiative in the context of the world of work. Geneva, 2000. 103 pp. ISBN 92-2-111916-5. Translation: French. Free publication available from the ILO Programme on Safe Work.
Action contre le VIH et le SIDA en Afrique: une initiative lancée dans le contexte du monde du travail. ISBN 92-2-211916-9.

HIV/AIDS and employment. By L. N'Daba and J. Hodges-Aeberhard. Using an international comparative survey conducted by the ILO in 12 countries, examines the legal framework and enterprise practices (e.g. codes of conduct on AIDS, AIDS agreements concluded in important industrial sectors, as well as negative practices), the impact of the measures taken, and recommendations for practical strategies. Proposes a number of criteria for the development of a tripartite strategy to combat AIDS at the workplace, and provides a model policy guide on measures that can be taken at the national level to prevent and combat discrimination in employment on the grounds of HIV-positive status or infection with AIDS. Includes bibliographical references. Geneva, 1998. 71 pp. ISBN 92-2-110334-X. SFR15.

Code on HIV/AIDS and employment in Southern African Development Community (SADC). 1997. 7 pp. Available from the Southern African Multidisciplinary Advisory Team and from the CIS.

Safety in the use of mineral and synthetic fibres. (OSH Series, No. 64). The document discusses safety and health in the use of mineral and synthetic fibres at work taking into account the relevant international instruments produced by the ILO. Geneva, 1990. 106 pp. ISBN 92-2-106443-3. SFR15. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau.

Occupational hygiene package. This training package is targeted at factory inspectors in developing countries and comprises: a tutor's guide, student notes, case studies and test questions. SFR30.

Occupational hygiene: An overview. (Training materials series, TM 3:1.) Focuses on general aspects of occupational hygiene relevant to workplace inspection and hazard control. Includes a list of occupational diseases. Harare, Zimbabwe. 1992. 17 pp. ISBN 0-7974-1068-6. Free publication available only from ARLAC.

Occupational hygiene: Dust. (Training materials series, TM 3:4.) Harare, Zimbabwe. 1992. 23 pp. Free publication available only from ARLAC.

Occupational hygiene: Illumination. (Training materials series, TM 3:3.) Includes a brief explanation of the physiology of vision and recommendations on lighting design. Harare, Zimbabwe. 1992. 24 pp. ISBN 0-7974-1071-6. Free publication available only from ARLAC.

Occupational hygiene: Noise. (Training materials series, TM 3:2.) Harare, Zimbabwe. 1992. 34 pp. ISBN 0-7974-1069-4. Free publication available only from ARLAC. Occupational hygiene: Thermal conditions. (Training materials series, TM 3:5.) Harare, Zimbabwe. 1992. 34 pp. ISBN 0-7974-1071-8. Free publication available only from ARLAC.

The cost of occupational accidents and diseases. (OSH Series, No. 54.) 1985. 140 pp. ISBN 92-2-103758-4. SFR17.50. Translation: French.
Le coût des accidents du travail et des maladies professionnelles. ISBN 92-2-203758-8.

International classification of radiographs of pneumoconioses. (OSH Series, No. 22.) The book aims towards standardizing classification methods and facilitating international comparisons of pneumoconioses statistics and research reports. Additional material can be obtained which contains a set of standard films illustrating the guidelines, composed of 22 standard-size radiographs, and a guide to the use of the classification is enclosed with each set. 1992. 48 pp. ISBN 92-2-102463-6. SFR7.50; US$6; UK£3.60. The set of 22 radiographs in a box and the users' guide: SFR650; US$520; UK£312.

Occupational cancer: Prevention and control. Second revised edition, 1988. 122 pp. ISBN 92-2-106454-9. SFR17.50. Translation: French.

Occupational lung diseases: Prevention and control. (OSH Series, No. 67.) Geneva, 1990. 85 pp. ISBN 92-2-106463-8. SFR17.50. Also published in local languages throughout the world. For information on reproduction or translation rights, contact the ILO Publications Bureau.

Prevention of occupational cancer: International symposium. (OSH Series, No. 46.) " The volume can be unreservedly recommended, both as an update of existing knowledge and a source reference to individual items of interest which both the specialist and general reader may wish to pursue further. " (British Health and Safety Society Reviews Bulletin, Birmingham, United Kingdom.) 1982. 658 pp. ISBN 92-2-002907-3. SFR47.50; US$38; UK£22.80.

Reports (including reports of conferences, industrial meetings and meetings of experts)
Informes (incluidos informes de conferencias, reuniones sectoriales y reuniones de expertos)
Rapports (incluant rapports de conférence, réunions sectorielles et réunions d'experts)

Code of practice on safety in the use of synthetic vitreous fibre insulation wools (glass wool, rock wool, slag wool). Meeting of Experts. Geneva, 2000. 35 pp. Free publication available from the ILO Programme on Safe Work.
Repertorio de recomendaciones prácticas sobre seguridad en la utilización de las lanas aislantes de fibra vítrea sintética (lana de vidrio, lana mineral de roca y lana mineral de escorias). Reunión de expertos sobre seguridad en la utilización de fibras aislantes.
Recueil de directives pratiques sur la sécurité dans l'utilisation des laines isolantes en fibres vitreuses synthétiques (laine de verre, laine de roche et laine de laitier).

HIV/AIDS: A threat to decent work, productivity and development. Document for discussion at the Special High-Level meeting on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work. Geneva, 8 June 2000. ISBN 92-2-112167-4. Translation: French, Spanish. Free publication available from the ILO Conditions of Work Branch.
VIH/SIDA: una amenaza para el trabajo decente, la productividad y el desarrollo. ISBN 92-2-312167-1.
VIH/SIDA: une menace pour le travail décent, la productivité et le développement. ISBN 92-2-212167-8.

Regional Tripartite Workshop on Strategies to Tackle Social and Labour Implications of HIV/AIDS. ILO in collaboration with the Joint United-Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). (Windhoek, Namibia, 11-13 October 1999). Proceedings. Geneva, 1999. 61 pp. ISBN 92-2-111947-5. Translation: French.
Atelier régional tripartite sur les stratégies visant à s'attaquer aux conséquences du VIH/SIDA en matière sociale et en matière de travail. ISBN 92-2-211947-9.
Platform of Action on HIV/AIDS in the context of the world of work in Africa adopted by this Workshop and endorsed by the resolution on HIV/AIDS adopted by the Ninth ILO African Regional Meeting, Abidjan, December 1999. Geneva, 2000. 8 pp. Free publication available from the ILO Programme on Safe Work.

Preventive and control strategies on occupational accidents and diseases. Proceedings of the regional Symposium. Nairobi, Kenya, 6-8 December 1995. 175 pp. Available only from the ILO Programme on Safe Work.

Five-day train-the-trainer course on industrial hygiene. ILO/FINNIDA Asian-Pacific Regional Programme on Occupational Safety and Health. Workshop report. 22-26 November 1993, Bangkok, Thailand, 31 pp. Free publication available only from the ILO Programme on Safe Work.

Eighth International Conference on Occupational Lung Diseases. Prague, 1992; Proceedings.Prague, Czech Medical Society. 1993, 3 Vols. Vol. I: Contents of volumes I-III, opening addresses, keynotes, asbestos, man-made fibres; Vol. II: Pneumoconioses, silicosis, report from the WHO/ILO workshop; Vol. III: Miscellaneous respiratory exposures, working environment, experimental studies, closing session. 1993. Translation: French, Spanish, German. Available only from the Czech Medical Society, J.Ev. Purkyne, Society of Occupational Health, 100 42 Prague 10, Srobarova 48, Czech Republic. US$30 including postage.

International Symposium on Work-related Diseases: Prevention and Health Promotion. Linz, 27-30 October, 1992; Proceedings. Vienna, 1993. 235 pp. ISBN 3-900608-18-0. Trilingual document: English, French and German. Available only from the Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Adalbert-Stifter-Strasse 65, A-1200 Vienna, Austria, Tel. +43-1-33111-537, +43-1-33111-558; Fax. +43-1-33111-469; Telex. 136074

Report of the Consultation on AIDS and the Workplace. Geneva, 27-29 June 1988. Report. Geneva, 1988. 21 pp. Translation: French, Spanish. Free publication available only from the ILO Programme on Safe Work.

Working papers, conference papers, briefing and information notes
Documentos de trabajo, documentos de sesión, instrucciones y notas informativas
Documents de travail, documents de séance, instructions et notes d'information

Policy and legal issues relating to HIV/AIDS and the world of work. By J. Hodges-Aeberhard. Discussion papers on HIV/AIDS and the world of work. Geneva, 1999. 14 pp. Free publication available from the ILO Conditions of Work Branch.

The labour implications of HIV/AIDS. An exploratory note by J. M. Sehgal. Discussion papers on HIV/AIDS and the world of work. Geneva, 1999. 10 pp. Free publication available from the ILO Conditions of Work Branch.

ILO action against HIV/AIDS. A framework for global and regional initiative. Discussion papers on HIV/AIDS and the world of work. Geneva, 1999. 11 pp. Free publication available from the ILO Conditions of Work Branch.

ILO initiatives on HIV/AIDS. Discussion papers on HIV/AIDS and the world of work. Geneva, 1999. 46 pp. Free publication available from the ILO Conditions of Work Branch.

Other
Otros
Autres

Medical Information Sheets: AIDS Precautions.
Fiches d'information médicales: Précautions relatives au SIDA.

Practical documents available on request from CIS. Complete set SFR10.

See also / Véase también / Voir aussi
See file Agriculture and Agrochemicals
Agricultura y plaguicidas
Agriculture et pesticides
See file Chemicals
Productos químicos
Produits chimiques
See file Major Hazard Control
Riesgos de accidente mayor
Prévention des accidents majeurs
See file Mining Industry
Industria minera
Industrie extractive
See file New Technology
Nuevas tecnologías
Nouvelles technologies
See file Occupational Stress
Estrés en el trabajo
Stress au travail
See file Training and Education
Formación y educación
Formation et éducation
See file Women Workers
Trabajadoras
Travailleuses

Updated by AS. Approved by EC. Last update: 20 March 2001.