All news: occupational safety and health

Newly-launched global campaign tackles the impact of heat stress on workers worldwide

The campaign, led by the governments of Brazil and the U.S.A. with the support of the ILO, kicked off during a gathering of OSH specialists in Fortaleza, Brazil, held during the week of the G20 Employment Working Group.

More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress

Heat is a silent killer that threatens the health and lives of a growing number of workers around the world, ILO report finds.

New course developed by ILO Vision Zero Fund initiative

Commuting safety matters: Collective action for a safe commute

Media Advisory

ILO to release new report on global impact of heat stress on workers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will publish a new report titled "Heat at work: Implications for safety and health", which examines the growing threat of heat stress to workers worldwide and its economic implications.

News

Don't find fault, find value: Preliminary seminars for ILO Youth Congress started

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is hosting a pitch contest for youth at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. This major event, spanning two years from 2024 to 2026, begins with preliminary seminars starting in July 2024.

Occupational Safety and Health

Contributing to high quality development and common prosperity through workplace cooperation

Director of ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia addresses participants at SCORE pilot launching ceremony in Yongkang, Zhejiang

Enterprise development

Charcoal production soars, meets international standards

Enhanced by the SCORE Programme, charcoal production in Davao excels in quality, safety, and productivity, setting new industry standards.

Upgraded SunSmart Global UV App launched with new features to enhance sun protection

ILO holds training of trainers workshop on occupational safety and health in Syria

Twenty labour inspectors participated in the workshop in Damascus, enhancing their capacity to improve working conditions.

National Day of Fisherpeople: challenges and risks in their working activities

In Peru and Ecuador, most workers involved in the fishing sector work in the informal economy (around 84% in Peru and 77% in Ecuador), without access to labor rights and without social protection coverage.

#CoffeePeople documentary highlights hazards in coffee supply chain

Key stakeholders gathered in Brussels to watch the documentary, which stresses the importance of occupational safety and health in the coffee supply chain.

Safety and health 4 all

Empowering safe and inclusive work environments: Lesotho's commitment to labour standards

Chile ratifies the Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 (No. 176)

Chile reaffirms its profound commitment to occupational health and safety for all workers.

Press release

ILO and Singapore agree continuation of efforts to support decent work across ASEAN region

Partnership Agreement will see collaboration in areas including workplace safety, tripartism and South-South cooperation.

ILO, Kazakhstan sign roadmap to promote decent work

Germany ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health in Agriculture Convention (No. 184)

Germany reaffirms its commitment to promote and protect the fundamental right to a safe and healthy working environment for all workers.

Malaysia ratifies the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155)

Convention No. 155 is one of the fundamental ILO instruments on occupational safety and health.

Spain ratifies key occupational safety and health standards for construction and agriculture

Spain ratifies the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167) and the Safety and Health in Agriculture Convention, 2001 (No. 184).

Brunei Darussalam ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

Brunei Darussalam is the 67th Member State of the ILO to have ratified this fundamental Convention.

Sao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions

Sao Tome and Principe ratifies the Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102), the Termination of Employment Convention, 1982 (No. 158) and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187).