All news: occupational safety and health

ILO-IOM join forces to better protect Indonesian migrant workers in the palm oil sector

To better protect the labour rights of potential Indonesian migrant workers, the ILO and IOM jointly develop pre-departure training modules and relevant informational materials for palm oil sector in Indonesia-Malaysia Corridor.

Towards sustainable and balanced agriculture: The inspiring story of Nguessan Affoue-Georgette in Paksou

Paksou is a village located 12 kilometers from the sub-prefecture of Grands Zattry, in Ivory Coast known for its varied agricultural activities, notably the cultivation of cocoa, rubber, oil palm, cashew, and food crops. The population, estimated at...

ILO progresses in second phase of Aleppo employment-intensive community restoration project after earthquake

The ILO continues restoring local community health and safety by providing job opportunities in clearing rubble and debris from the neighbourhoods most affected by the February 2023 earthquake.

Improving national system of labour inspection high on the agenda in Tajikistan

On 17 October 20236 the city of Dushanbe hosted a roundtable to discuss a one-week technical study visit of Tajikistan’s policy decision-makers to Romanian’s labour inspectorate held (24-30 September 2023).

Occupational Safety and Health

Italy renews its commitment to the promotion of occupational safety and health

Italy is the 79th country in the world to have ratified Convention No. 155, the 19th country to have ratified the 2002 Protocol to Convention No. 155, and the 62nd country to have ratified Convention No. 187

How to ensure decent work and job quality for essential workers

Whilst key workers generate considerable benefits and kept our societies and economies afloat during the pandemic, they lack decent working conditions. A joint Eurofound-ILO event discussed this.

27-30 November 2023

ILO to co-organize the XXIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

The theme of this year's World Congress is “Shaping change. Collaborating for a heathier and safer world of work”.

Occupational Safety and Health

ILO welcomes new global measures addressing workplace hazardous chemicals

Under a new Global Framework, some of the most harmful chemicals used in the working environment will be phased out.

The Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) and the Bonn High-Level Declaration on Chemicals and Waste adopted: Implications for ILO

The ILO attended and organized the participation of tripartite constituents in the fifth session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), from 25 to 29 September 2023, in Bonn, Germany.

ILO and partners discuss progress made in promoting labour governance, inspection and working condition in Iraq

A closing event for the European-Union funded project highlighted activities, impact and lessons learnt in efforts to promote sustainable socio-economic development in Iraq.

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International Labour Organization promotes safety and health in coffee supply chain

The #CoffeePeople campaign, launched on International Coffee Day, urges collaboration between governments, employers, workers' organizations, and the private sector to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for the millions of coffee workers...

ILO conducts a training of trainers for tripartite partners on Occupational Safety and Health in Syria

The training equipped participants with expertise in the field of occupational safety and health in various sectors of economic activity, especially in the construction sector.

Ensuring a workplace free of violence and sexual harassment, Minister of Manpower-ILO launch new guidelines for labour inspection

Supported by the ILO, this guide equips labour inspectors with the necessary knowledge to identify gender-related biases and violations.

Occupational safety and health & environment

Employers’ Federation of Pakistan with support from ILO organizes the 17th Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Awards

ILO and other social partners reaffirm their commitment to promoting safe and productive workplaces ensuring the safety of workers and enterprise sustainability.

“Mams Kema” programme empowers women in fisheries sector advocating gender equality and safe working environment

An ILO programme has encouraged local women at a fishing village in North Sulawesi to promote gender equality, decent work and women’s empowerment.

Labour sector to play a key role in the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5)

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ILO and Bahrain Ministry of Labour validate the country's first ever occupational health and safety profile

A landmark tripartite meeting convened key stakeholders across the government and employers’ and workers’ organizations, as well as industry experts, to critically assess and strengthen Bahrain's commitment to upholding standards in workplace safety...

Occupational safety and health

Keep an eye on your eye health at work

An estimated 13 million people live with vision impairment linked to their occupations, say the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).

ILO teams up with University of Diponegoro in a bid to combat forced labour in the fishing industry

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab programme has embarked on a joint venture with the University of Diponegoro to bolster the battle against forced labour in the fishing sector.

Mine workers

ILO and All Pakistan Labour Federation join hands to protect safety and health of mine workers

Advocating a comprehensive strategy for safe mining in Pakistan and continuing the campaign for the ratification of Convention No. 176.