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Occupational Safety and Health

Uzbekistan ratifies the Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148)

Georgian labour authorities visit the European Labour Authority

A study visit of representatives of the Georgian labour authorities to the European Labour Authority (ELA) in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, took place on 12 June 2023, with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Better Work Jordan Annual Report 2023 shows industry stakeholders engaging on national regulations, worker wellbeing

Despite some improvements in compliance, gaps remain

Development cooperation between ILO and Saudi Arabia enters new phase

A letter of intent was signed on the side-lines of the International Labour Conference to launch Phase II of a joint ILO-Saudi development cooperation programme, under which the ILO will provide support in analysis, policy and capacity development.

New ILO-supported National Training Centre for inspectors at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs inaugurated in Iraq

The centre will build the capacity of labour and social security inspectors on the principles and functions of labour inspection, occupational health and safety and social security.

Province of North Sulawesi initiates to establish the Provincial OSH Council

The ILO works hand in hand with the Ministry of Manpower and the National OSH Council (DK3N) to support the establishment of the Provincial OSH Council (DK3P) in North Sulawesi as part of the effort to strengthen Indonesia’s OSH culture and system.

Expert on heat stress presents new findings on climate change and health impacts with ILO colleagues

2023 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia Pacific

The ILO is co-organising the 2023 United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 June 2023).

Occupational Safety and Health

Azerbaijan ratifies the ILO fundamental Convention concerning occupational safety and health

Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers subjected to forced labour by Russian forces, say trade unions

The ILO expresses grave concerns about civilian casualties and the severe impact of the Russian Federation aggression on workers and employers who risk their lives to continue working and operating.

A just transition

Trade unions join efforts to green Malaysia’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Trade union members evaluate support efforts to facilitate a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia.

International Labour Standards

“Ukraine works!” 5-year ILO project closes with improved occupational health and safety standards and more effective State Labour...

The EU-funded project provided assistance to strengthen the Ukrainian State Labour Inspection with the long-term objective of contributing to a safe, healthy and declared work in Ukraine. In addition, the project had to respond to some of the...

Province of Central Java to establish a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms in fisheries sector

The Joint Inspection Team will enhance the fishing industry and provide the better protection for workers in the fishing sector, particularly those who work on board fishing vessels.

Kerala has been pivotal in upholding the ILO's values and principles, to help achieve decent work for all

Opening remarks by Mr Satoshi Sasaki, OIC/Deputy Director, ILO DWT-CO New Delhi, at the International Labour Conclave 2023

ILO welcomes the ASEAN Declaration on Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers

The issuance of the ASEAN Declaration on Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers is in line with ILO’s work in Indonesia to strengthen and support the realization of decent working conditions for Indonesian fishers within the country and abroad.

New agricultural sector OSH guide and training launched in Lebanon

The ILO “Occupational Safety and Health Guide in Agriculture” is set to increase OSH efficiency and boost the provision of safe workplaces to guarantee the workers’ health and the sector’s productivity

A just transition

Trade unions join efforts to green Viet Nam’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Trade union members evaluate support efforts to facilitate a Just Transition in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in Viet Nam.

News

New research on occupational safety and health professionals now available

The research provides a review of OSH qualification systems across 14 countries highlighting differences and similarities regarding regulation, education, training, and qualification, and context surrounding OSH professionals employed in workplaces...

OSH Regional Webinar

Improving occupational safety and health, a challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean

Representatives of public institutions and employers' and workers' organizations, together with ILO experts, participated in a virtual conversation convened by the ILO on the present and future of occupational safety and health, following its...

Occupational Safety and Health

Building a culture of safety in Mongolia through an art competition

Mongolian secondary school students promote occupational safety and health through a drawing contest organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Center, in collaboration with the ILO's 'Trade for Decent Work' project, funded by the European...