All publications: occupational safety and health

The global impact of e-waste: Addressing the challenge

This paper explores the volumes, sources and flows of e-waste, the risks it poses to e-waste workers and the environment, occupational safety and health issues, labour issues and regulatory frameworks, and links this growing global problem with the...

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

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Estimating the economic costs of occupational injuries and illnesses in developing countries: Essential information for decision-makers

This advocacy report attempts to identify the elements which should be taken into account in determining the cost of occupational accidents and diseases at the national level, with a focus on developing countries. The aim is to help countries...

National Master Plan on Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (2012 – 2016)

The Ministry of Labour of Thailand, by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, has issued Master Plans on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) to provide directions for the development of OSH in the country. Its vision is “Decent Safety and...

Safety Recommendations for Decked Fishing Vessels of Less than 12 metres in Length and Undecked Fishing Vessels (FAO/ILO/IMO)

The Safety Recommendations provide information on the design, construction, equipment, training and protection of the crews of small fishing vessels with a view to promoting the safety of the vessel and the safety and health of the crews.

Reducing HIV Vulnerabilities of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Saunas (Bangkok, Thailand) – Policy development, Social Dialogue, and...

The main objective of the project was to contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections and risk behaviours among men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) in Thailand by addressing HIV and AIDS prevention through workplace programmes in Bangkok sauna...

Manual for training trainers of enterprises

This training manual is aimed at enterprises to implement HIV prevention programmes for their employees and their family members. This tool, of assistance to trainers to conduct programmes to educate their co- workers and also to train peer...

Final conference of the EU/ILO project "Improving safety and health at work through a Decent Work Agenda" in Malawi

16 October 2012, Lilongwe, Malawi. Final brochure outlining key project activities. Background, aim, results achieved, the challenge, final project conference.

From the crisis towards decent and safe jobs in Central Asia and Southern Caucasus (Midterm Evaluation Summary)

Project RER/09/05/FIN - Evaluation Consultant: Wolfgang Schwegler- Rohmeis

Good Practices in Labour Inspection on HIV and AIDS

This publication is a set of good practices on labour inspection with respect to HIV and AIDS which was prepared jointly by the LAB/ADMIN and the ILO Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work (ILO/AIDS). It is a tool for labour inspectors, workers...

Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022

The Australian Strategy provides a framework to drive improvements in work health and safety in Australia. It promotes a collaborative approach between the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, industry and unions and other organisations to...

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...

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...

The tripartite process of determining hazardous child labour - Guide for facilitators

This Guide is designed for the Government unit tasked with organizing and facilitating the Tripartite Consultations that will result in either a new or a revised list of hazardous child labour for the country.

National profile on occupational safety and health of Thailand 2012

The main purpose of this report is to summarize the ongoing OSH situations and statistics, national policy and action plan for OSH development of the country, as well as to facilitate mechanisms such as OSH laws, OSH organizations, OSH personnel,...

National Profile Report on Occupational Safety and Health in China

Developing a preventative safety and health culture is a long journey, along which a national OSH profile can record not only this highlights and milestones, but also lessons learned and gaps in the development of a national OSH system. This second...

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

Conditions of Work and Employment Series No. 33

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

Better Work impact survey reveals concerns of factory workers on work and life conditions

Better Work conducted an impact survey to study the broader developmental impacts of Better Work services enterprises and workers. Through a partnership between Better Work and Tufts University in USA, University of Indonesia and University Gadjah...

Indonesia Baseline Report: Worker Perspectives from the Factory and Beyond

Synthesizes worker survey results with country, regional and industry-specific trends. The purpose of this is to identify how Better Work Indonesia could affect workers’ lives inside and outside of the factory, and devise programme innovations...