Events & meetings
September 2014
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Strengthen work safety foundation and improve safety-enabling capacity
7th China International Forum on Work Safety
23 - 24 September 2014
Under the theme “Strenghten work safety foundation and improve safety-enabling capacity”, the forum will revolve around related topics such as underground mine refuge chambers, management and control of major hazard sources of chemicals, prevention and control of occupational hazards in workplaces, safety inspection by governments and social supervision, and promoting the progress of safety foundation of enterprises.
April 2014
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Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work
28 April - World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 April 2014
“Safety and health in the use of chemicals at work“ is the theme for the 2014 World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Marking the day, an ILO report shows that while chemicals can be useful, necessary steps should be taken to prevent and control potential risks for workers, workplaces, communities and the environment.
April 2013
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Campaign
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2013
28 April 2013
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2013 focuses on the prevention of occupational diseases.
April 2012
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Event
World Day for Safety and Health at Work in 2012: Promoting safety and health in a green economy
28 April 2012
The 2012 World Day for Safety and Health at Work focuses on the promotion of occupational safety and health (OSH) in a green economy. There is a shift in the world to a greener and more sustainable economy. However, even if certain jobs are considered to be “green”, the technologies used may protect the environment but not be safe at all.
October 2011
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Event
ILO International Safety Conference 2011 in cooperation with ISSA
20 - 21 October 2011
The conference will focus on the application of international tools on occupational safety and health (OSH) strategic approach at national and enterprise levels. Good practice in construction and health sectors, which face high and emerging risks to occupational accidents and diseases, will be highlighted. Under the theme "Promoting a preventative safety and health culture: International instruments, national strategies and good practices", the conference will offer an excellent forum to share the experience of different stakeholders and learn how to put it in practice at each level.
May 2011
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Event
16th Meeting of the Inter-Agency Committee on Radiation Safety
12 - 13 May 2011
The IACRS meeting is a regular working mechanism through which member organizations coordinate their work on radiation protection. The Secretariat of the IACRS used to be ensured by participating organizations on a rotating basis.