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National OSH month
Toward stronger occupational safety and health prevention culture in Indonesia
In conjunction with the commemoration of the National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Month, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National OSH Council (DK3N) is conducting an interactive discussion title “Hazards at the...
Workplace safety measures
Workplace safety measures should be improved to prevent future incidents
The International Labour Organization (ILO) would like to call attention on the tragic incident of Tangerang, Banten, on the outskirts of the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta on 26 October 2017 that resulted in the unfortunate deaths of at least 47...
Jordan issues first-of-their-kind work permits to Syria refugees in the Arab region
Jordanian trade unions begin issuing non-employer-specific and non-position-specific work permits in the construction sector, following an ILO-coordinated agreement with the Government. The permits are the first of their kind to be issued to Syrian...
Skilling migrants: A triple win for government, migrant workers and employers
The International Labour Organization calls for collaboration and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders to ensure skills training and recognition for migrant workers.
ILO response to Syrian refugee crisis
Syrian refugees in Jordan welcome work permits, but challenges persist
New ILO study, prepared in collaboration with UNHCR, looks at the impact of work permits provided to Syrian refugees in Jordan that has resulted in thousands of them formally joining the Jordanian workforce.
Government and trade unions sign agreement to grant more work permits to Syrian refugees in Jordan
The Memorandum of Understanding for issuing more work permits for Syrian refugees working in the construction sector was reached with the support and coordination of the ILO.
Our impact, their voices
How Kenya’s construction industry boosts green jobs and housing
Innovative ILO project aims to reduce Kenya’s vulnerability to climate risks and improve livelihoods among traditional pastoralist communities.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Indonesian young worker safety on the job
Young workers should be more aware of the risks and hazards associated with their industry sector, their rights at work when it comes to occupational safety and health (OSH), and should be directly involved in solutions together with employers and...
ILO response to Syria refugee crisis
ILO online learning programme introduces Syrian refugees to their workplace rights in Jordan
The programme is part of on-going efforts by the ILO to help formalize the work of Syrian refugees in Jordan.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Building a culture of prevention for Indonesian young workers
To commemorate this year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28th of April, the ILO is organizing an interactive discussion in Jakarta on safe work for youth, raising public awareness, particularly on the part of Indonesian young...
Our impact, their voices
Women are building their own futures in Bolivia
A group of 250 freelance women builders from La Paz and El Alto have improved their working conditions and are able to spend more time with their families by working directly with employers.
Working conditions and illegal practices
Organizations join forces to tackle invisibility of South Asia’s brick kilns
Brick by Brick report highlights working conditions and practices affecting millions of people and hundreds of thousands of animals in the industry every day.
Our impact, their stories
Better skills and more formal employment for Syrian refugees
A new ILO project supporting the objectives of the London Syria conference aims to build skills and formalize employment status among Syrian refugees in Jordan’s construction and agricultural sectors, and improve job prospects for Jordanians in...
Workshop on occupational safety and health held in Tbilisi
Reform of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations which is currently underway in Georgia poses new challenges of compliance for the small and medium sized businesses.
Campaign 2016
Labour inspection campaign promotes law compliance for safer construction sites
The 2016 Labour Inspection Campaign has kicked off today (21 March) with a focus on construction, the sector which has claimed the most lives of workers in occupational accidents in Viet Nam.
Zambia Green Jobs Programme
Innovative mobile social protection registration campaign targeting the construction sector
A joint mobile registration campaign to extend social security coverage to workers in the construction sector is currently being carried out by the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and the Worker’s Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB)...
Occupational safety and health in the construction sector
Tightening bolts and strengthening safety
In the jungles of Papua, Indonesia, an ILO-supported programme has helped construction workers and employers understand why safety is important, and how they can make simple, practical changes.
First “Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business” (SIYGCB) Trainers trained
The Start and Improve Your Green Construction Business training is a green sectoral business development programme that aims to support emerging and established entrepreneurs that wish to engage in the green building construction sector. The SIYGCB...
Zambia’s Green Jobs Programme focuses on occupational safety and health
The ILO is promoting safe, healthy and sustainable jobs in the building and construction sector in Zambia.
Sustainable Development and Decent Work Solution Forum
ILO sharing knowledge and boosting green jobs
Sharing best practices for the promotion of green jobs can have a positive impact on sustainable development around the globe. A number of countries are meeting this week in Nairobi with that purpose in mind.