| Document ID (ISN) | 104486 |
| CIS number |
05-569 |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
WP.167
|
| Author(s) |
Andersen A.B. |
| Title |
Worker safety in the ship-breaking industries |
| Bibliographic information |
Sectoral Activities Department, International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, 2001. vii, 65p. Illus. 45 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/dialogue/sector/papers/shpbreak/wp-167.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This working paper examines the current situation in ship-breaking and makes suggestions for possible improvements in working conditions. Contents: current practices in ship-breaking; implications for occupational safety and health and the environment; existing standards and practices; national and international initiatives; future requirements. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ILO; plant safety and health organization; recycling of materials; shipbreaking |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Bangladesh; China; India; Pakistan; scrap metal handling; harmful substances; environmental pollution; international agreements; legal aspects |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | ILO |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Shipwrecking
|
