All news: occupational safety and health

Child labour

Strengthening coffee farming communities in Viet Nam to prevent child labour

When what seems normal can still carry child labour risks.

Child labour

Viet Nam marks 25 years of action to eliminate the worst forms of child labour

Viet Nam today commemorates 25 years since ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour - a landmark commitment to protect children from exploitation and uphold their rights.

Social and solidarity economy: Strengthening jobs and local services in the Republic of Korea

ILO–KLRI research workshop explores how the social and solidarity economy can expand decent work and essential services, particularly in the care economy and in rural areas.

Press Release

Advancing safety and working conditions of waste management workers in Nepal

ILO Nepal is engaging with waste management companies to promote safer workplaces and social security for waste workers.

Safety + Health for All

Uzbekistan strengthens labour inspection and occupational safety and health through tripartite dialogue and advanced training

The International Labour Organization (ILO) worked with tripartite constituents to link policy dialogue with targeted training, advancing efforts to modernise workplace safety and inspection practices In Uzbekistan.

Decent Work Pledge marks new commitment to safety and fairness in Zimbabwe’s construction sector

In Harare, the ILO and social partners came together to strengthen safety, labour rights and productivity in Zimbabwe’s construction sector, formalising their commitment through the signing of a Decent Work Pledge aimed at driving inclusive and...

Occupational Safety and Health

How coffee farmers in Viet Nam are transforming compliance into a shield for Decent Work

Not only the bean, but safety and rights are essential ingredients for the resilience of their families and farms.

Indonesia’s Jagasawitan movement promotes safe and equal workplaces in the palm oil sector

With support from the ILO, Indonesia’s palm oil sector is advancing the development and implementation of a gender‑responsive OSH guideline.

ILO Voices | Small and medium-sized enterprises

From family workshop to global kitchens: My journey of transformation and growth

I manage a kitchenware manufacturing business in Yongkang. In the past, our company struggled and we faced bankruptcy. With the support of China’s Ministry of Emergency Management and the ILO SCORE Training methodology designed to help small and...

Strategic compliance planning for labour inspectorates in Tunisia

A workshop in Hammamet brought together labour inspection officials in Tunisia to discuss strategic planning for compliance and occupational safety and health.

Safety + Health for All

A delegation of the State Labour Inspectorate of Uzbekistan studied Austria’s experience in the functioning of the labour inspection system...

The visit provided practical insights and lessons to help Uzbekistan strengthen workplace safety, labour inspection and employment policies.

Social protection

Viet Nam leads progress on disability-inclusive social protection among lower-middle-income countries

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, the ILO and partners launched a new report highlighting Viet Nam’s progress and remaining gaps in disability-inclusive social protection.

Occupational Safety and Health in the Agricultural Sector

ILO supports agricultural occupational health training in Chongqing Pengshui

Strengthening local capacity to promote decent work and rural revitalization

Press release

ILO and Health Services Academy Convene National Dialogue to Strengthen OSH for Quality Health Services

The dialogue focused on strengthening service delivery systems, improving OSH practices, and enhancing coordination across ESSIs to better support insured workers and those who care for them.

#WorldAIDSDay2025

Strengthening workplace equality during wartime: ILO marks World AIDS Day

On 1 December, the International Labour Organization (ILO) highlights the need to continue addressing HIV-related stigma and discrimination and promoting inclusive workplaces across the country. World AIDS Day is a moment to reflect on the values...

Ghana Launches First OSH Profile to Boost Workplace Safety

Ghana’s inaugural OSH Profile sets a new benchmark for safer, healthier workplaces, guiding reforms and protecting millions of workers, especially in the informal economy.

Decent work

Brazilian coffee unions and cooperatives strengthen safety and health

The ILO Vision Zero Fund promotes training in Minas Gerais to advance safer working conditions for small coffee producers and workers.

South-South Cooperation

Countries unite to promote fundamental principles and rights at work in the coffee supply chain

The ILO Vision Zero Fund South-South Cooperation event in Brazil highlights occupational safety and health as a gateway to decent work.

Mozambique ratifies the ILO Convention and Protocol on Occupational Safety and Health, as well as the ILO Convention on Violence and...

Mozambique is the 10th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member State to ratify Convention No. 155, and the seventh to ratify Convention No. 190.

Occupational safety and health

Brunei government, employers and workers hold first-ever workplace safety and health dialogue

Landmark meeting strengthens national cooperation following ratification of ILO Occupational Safety and Health Convention No. 187.