All news: occupational safety and health

Why stress at work matters

A wave of suicides at France Telecom that shocked France four years ago is back in the headlines. The ILO warns of a rise in mental ill-health due to stress at the workplace.

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International fair of work protection, fire-fighting and rescue equipment

The exhibitors presented modern fire-fighter personal protection equipment, fire extinguishing and rescue vehicles, and even a multi-task helicopter.

ILO signs US$1,140,000 partnership with Korean Government

The ILO and the Government of the Republic of Korea have signed an agreement that will provide US$1,140,000, as well as technical expertise, to support the development of decent work in more than 15 Asian countries.

Opening address at the health and wellness symposium among business process outsourcing enterprises

By Ms Ma. Concepcion Sardaña, Senior Programme Officer, delivered on behalf of Mr Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the health and wellness symposium among business process outsourcing enterprises, Makati,...

Singapore Ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

The Government of Singapore deposited the instrument of ratification for the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) with the International Labour Office on 11 June 2012. Singapore is the 23rd member State...

Malaysia ratifies key international labour standard on occupational safety and health

The Government of Malaysia deposited with the International Labour Office the instrument of ratification of the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187). Malaysia is the 22nd member State to ratify the...

Launching Ceremony of the project on “Occupational Safety and Health in hazardous industries in Viet Nam” and National Workshop on...

The ILO Country Office for Viet Nam and Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) are launching the project on “Occupational Safety and Health in hazardous work in Vietnam – RAS/12/50M/JPN” and organizing a National Workshop on...

Young voices from Sri Lanka

Consultation on "Young Voices from Sri Lanka" on Youth Employment.

Occupational safety and health quintessential to green jobs

ILO supported training programme on green jobs project with NIOSH Sri Lanka.

Caribbean countries join in commemoration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work – 28 April

With a focus on promotion of occupational safety and health (OSH) in a green economy.

Seminar on Promoting Occupational Safety and Health in a Green Economy

To respond to the World day for Safety and Health at Work, ILO Country office for Viet Nam collaborated with MOLISA organize a Meeting and other information activities on 26 April 2012. The Day this year focuses on the topic “Promoting Occupational...

Occupational safety and health quintessential to green jobs

The main objective of the recently concluded training workshop conducted by the Waste Management Authority (WMA), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was to create awareness on improving the safety, health and efficiency of...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2012 to highlight and acknowledge Fiji’s achievement in its OHS Labour reforms

From 2006 to date, the Fiji Ministry of Labour has tasked itself to reform all outdated labour policies which included progressive health and safety standards

Message by Juan Somavia Director-General of the ILO on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2012

In his message for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, celebrated 28 April of each year, the ILO Director General reiterated the need to focus on the promotion of safer and healthier workplaces in the transition to a greener economy.

HIV and AIDS workplace prevention: sharing experiences between India and Tajikistan

On April 24 First Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan Emin Sanginov met with Director of ILO Decent Work Team for South Asia and Country Office for India Tine Staermose, launching a five-day study mission on...

ILO says jobs in the green economy should be safe and healthy

A new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched for World Day for Safety and Health at Work says the greening of the economy should be accompanied by the proper integration of workplace safety and health measures.

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Zooming in on the safety and health dimension of greening the economy

The 2012 World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on the promotion of occupational safety and health (OSH) in a green economy. The shift to a green economy is perceived as a way to reconcile the world’s economic and social needs with...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Promoting a safety culture in Indonesian small and medium enterprises

Employing more than 95 per cent of the world’s working population, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the main source of employment in developing countries, including Indonesia. In Indonesia, SMEs have also become a significant support to...

Occupational safety and health

Garment workers run for safety in 2012

Over 3,600 garment workers will run this Sunday 22th April at 6:30am at Binh Duong New City, Binh Duong Province. This is 3rd year, Better Work organize this event as part of a safety campaign to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

ILO hosts consultation for OSHE trainers

ILO Programme on Occupational Safety and Health and Environment in the Caribbean comes under review.