All publications: chemical hazards
State of the evidence: Results from the ILO Global Chemicals Review (2021)
International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Managing chemical risk in the agriculture sector
Application booklet
Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy
A Guidance Document to support implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
A guide to the training modules
Improving chemical safety in the world of work
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS): Brochure
This brochure provides an overview of the GHS and how it relates to occupational safety and health and International Labour Standards
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...
Chemical safety
Exposure to hazardous chemicals at work and resulting health impacts: A global review
This report provides the most recent evidence base for chemical exposures and resulting health impacts in the world of work, as well as insights into regional trends, gender considerations and priority action areas.
Chemical safety
ILO Instruments on Chemical Safety - Analysis and synergies with other international frameworks on the sound management of chemicals
This report analyses all major ILO instruments that address chemical hazards for human health and safety as well as the environment.
Chemical safety
The Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste in the World of Work
A summary brochure of the ILO's work and portfolio on chemicals and waste
Chemical safety
All You Need to Know: Convention No. 170
A summary brochure of the main elements of C170 and R177 and text of these two instruments