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April 2021
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COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace
Protect the mental health of health and care workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
07 April 2021
Health and care workers have been at the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year. It has resulted in heavier workloads and longer working hours, with insufficient time for rest and recuperation while continuously being exposed to the risk of infection. In addition, many face violence, harassment and stigmatization as they try to do their jobs. All this is taking a toll on health workers’ mental health and wellbeing.
October 2020
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© Nenad Stojkovic 2022
World Mental Health Day
Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace
09 October 2020
ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, underlines the importance of looking after our mental health at a time when stresses are rising because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2020
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COVID-19 and Safety and health at work
COVID-19 and the new meaning of safety and health at work
30 April 2020
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, occupational safety and health takes on even greater importance. It is a core aspect of decent work, and as such, it should be universally guaranteed. Yet, too many work accidents still take place every year.
June 2015
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Video
SCORE China Case Studies: Results achieved through SCORE Training on Cleaner Production
02 June 2015
This video shows how two very different Chinese enterprises benefited from the Cleaner Production module of SCORE Training.
September 2014
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7th China International Forum on Work Safety
ILO Deputy Director-General's address to the International Forum on Work Safety
23 September 2014
May 2013
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Labour Day
Statement by ILO Deputy Director General in Bangladesh on May Day 2013
01 May 2013
by Mr. Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, Deputy Director General of Field Operations and Partnerships
July 2010
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Publication
Flyer for Ergonomic checkpoints. Second edition
15 July 2010
August 2007
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Publication
Green jobs: Facing up to "an inconvenient truth"
15 August 2007
Over the last year or so, it has dawned on policy makers, businesses and the public around the world that climate change looks set to become the biggest social and environmental challenge of the 21st century. Peter Poschen, ILO Senior Policy Specialist and focal point on climate change, looks at the social and labour impacts of this complex global challenge.