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Case Study - Malaysia: National System for the Recognition of Occupational Diseases

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2013

Case Study - Malaysia: National System for the Recognition of Occupational Diseases

Case Study: Karoshi: Death from overwork

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2013

Case Study: Karoshi: Death from overwork

Case Study: Bile duct cancer in printing plants in Japan

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2013

Case Study: Bile duct cancer in printing plants in Japan

The Prevention of Occupational Diseases

The Prevention of Occupational Diseases

The report highlights occupational safety and health (OSH) as an integral part of the promotion of the prevention of occupational diseases.

ILO Works in Indonesia: 2012 results

ILO Works in Indonesia: 2012 results

Presents the results of the ILO works/activities in Indonesia in 2012.

A comprehensive approach to improving nutrition at the workplace: A survey of chilean companies and tailored recommendations

A comprehensive approach to improving nutrition at the workplace: A survey of chilean companies and tailored recommendations

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Pioneering Partnership Responds to HIV/AIDS in the World of Work

Pioneering Partnership Responds to HIV/AIDS in the World of Work

This article deals with the joint action of the ILO, Sierra Rutile and NAS to evaluate Sierra Rutile’s HIV/AIDS programme.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV and AIDS among national port authority and dock workers in Honduras

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV and AIDS among national port authority and dock workers in Honduras

This study was conducted by the ILO, with the support of the OFID, in collaboration with UNAH-VS, UNAIDS, ENP, SITRAENP, and ASONAPVSIDAH. The objective is to ascertain the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV and AIDS among the...

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV and AIDS among manufacturing industry workers in Honduras

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV and AIDS among manufacturing industry workers in Honduras

This study was conducted by the ILO and the UNAH-VS, in partnership with UNAIDS, the Honduran Manufacturers Association and ASONAPVSIDAH. The objective is to identify the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to HIV and AIDS among...

Honduras: A Living Memory - Policies and Programs on HIV and AIDS for the World of Work in Honduras

Honduras: A Living Memory - Policies and Programs on HIV and AIDS for the World of Work in Honduras

This technical cooperation project carried out by the ILO reached achievements such as a national HIV/AIDS workplace policy, the promotion of the ILO Recommendation on HIV and AIDS, 2010 (No. 200), strengthening technical capacities to tackle HIV at...

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV and AIDS among manufacturing industry workers in Nicaragua

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on HIV and AIDS among manufacturing industry workers in Nicaragua

A baseline study was conducted in 2010, by the ILO and supported by the OPEC for OFID, to assess the vulnerabilities, knowledge, attitudes and practices associated with HIV and AIDS among workers of the manufacturing industry.

The effects of working time on productivity and firm performance: a research synthesis paper

Conditions of Work and Employment Series No. 33

The effects of working time on productivity and firm performance: a research synthesis paper

The influence of working time arrangements on work-life integration or 'balance': a review of the international evidence

Conditions of Work and Employment Series No. 32

The influence of working time arrangements on work-life integration or 'balance': a review of the international evidence

Desk review of research on HIV/AIDS in the world of work

Desk review of research on HIV/AIDS in the world of work

This desk review was conducted by ILO/AIDS as part of the Inter-Agency Task Team on HIV workplace policies/programmes and private sector engagement (IATT/WPPS). It is based primarily on the research documents shared by the IATT members, covering...

Surgeon: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation

Surgeon: 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.

Photographer, medical: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation

Photographer, medical: 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.

Orderly, medical services: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation

Orderly, medical services: 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.

Operator, Wastewater treatment plant: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation

Operator, Wastewater treatment plant: 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.

Nurse, operating room: International Hazard Datasheets on Occupation

Nurse, operating room: 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.

CHANGE: Live in control

Alcohol and drug abuse

CHANGE: Live in control

It looks harmless but alcohol and illegal drugs can threaten your future and your life.