All publications: Chemicals and pharmaceuticals
Policy level actions on chemicals
ILO Conventions on Chemicals
OSH Management Systems and Chemicals
Plastics
Chemicals and Climate Change
Chemicals and Climate Change Priority Actions
Preventative measures for key chemical hazards
State of the evidence: Results from the ILO Global Chemicals Review (2021)
International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Digitalization and the Future of Work in the Chemical Industry in Germany
An important contribution to the growing knowledge base on technological change and digital transitions and the ways in which constituents can shape a future that works for all in the industry.
Information note on ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
This project began during the 1980s with the objective of developing a product to disseminate the appropriate hazard information on chemicals at the workplace in an understandable and precise way. To date approximately 1700 Cards are available....
Information note on ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
This project began during the 1980s with the objective of developing a product to disseminate the appropriate hazard information on chemicals at the workplace in an understandable and precise way. To date approximately 1700 Cards are available....
Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy
A Guidance Document to support implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Exposure to Mercury in the world of work: A review of the evidence and key priority actions
Mapping synergies between ILO Instruments and the GHS
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in the world of work
This report explores critical synergies between the GHS and the ILO’s instruments on chemicals and occupational safety and health, with an aim to further promote GHS implementation and an even greater engagement of the world of work in global...
International Framework Agreements in the food retail, garment and chemicals sectors: Lessons learned from three case studies
With a focus on three recent IFAs in three economic sectors, this working paper is a contribution to the growing body of knowledge on international framework agreements. It complements existing and ongoing research on national and cross-border...
Sectoral Studies on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains
Comparative Analysis of Good Practices by Multinational Enterprises in Promoting Decent Work in Global Supply Chains
The glass industry: recent trends and changes in working conditions and employment relations
At its 317th Session in March 2013, the ILO Governing Body instructed the Office to conduct a research study on technological progress in the glass industry and its impact on employment structure in the industry.
Promoting decent work in the chemical industry: Innovative initiatives
Issues paper for discussion at the Global Dialogue Forum on Initiatives to Promote Decent and Productive Work in the Chemical Industry
Chemical Engineer: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation
The datasheet contains information on the hazards, risks and notions of prevention related to this specific occupation. The datasheet is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work.