Resources on Occupational Safety and Health by industry/sector

  1. New partnership between the Government of Norway and the International Labour Organization to improve working conditions in Malawi’s tobacco sector

    08 December 2020

    This new project is well aligned to the strategic priorities of development cooperation between Norway and Malawi, which include a focus on the agriculture sector and respect for human rights, as well as with Norway’s global development cooperation priorities regarding the elimination of modern slavery and child labour.

  2. © M. Fossat / ILO 2022
    COVID-19 and the impact on agriculture and food security

    20 April 2020

    While working to feed the world, many agricultural workers are unable to lift themselves out of poverty and food insecurity. As the pandemic spreads, the continued functioning of food supply chains is crucial in preventing a food crisis and reducing the negative impact on the global economy. Coordinated policy responses are needed to support agribusiness and the livelihoods and working conditions of millions of agricultural workers in line with relevant international labour standards.

  3. Portfolio of policy guidance notes on the promotion of decent work in the rural economy

    14 December 2015

  4. Safety and Health in Agriculture. Code of practice

    28 November 2011

    This code of practice is intended to raise awareness of the hazards and risks associated with agriculture and promote their effective management and control; to help prevent occupational accidents and diseases and improve the working environment in practice; to encourage governments, employers, workers and other stakeholders to cooperate to prevent accidents and diseases; and to promote more positive attitudes and behaviour towards occupational safety and health in agriculture throughout the sector.

  5. R192 Safety and Health in Agriculture Recommendation, 2001

    21 June 2001

    Recommendation concerning Safety and Health in Agriculture

  6. C184 Safety and Health in Agriculture Convention, 2001

    21 June 2001

    Convention concerning Safety and Health in Agriculture
    (Note: Date of coming into force:09/20/2003.)

  7. R133 Labour Inspection (Agriculture) Recommendation, 1969

    25 June 1969

    Recommendation concerning Labour Inspection in Agriculture

  8. C129 Labour Inspection (Agriculture) Convention, 1969

    25 June 1969

    Convention concerning Labour Inspection in Agriculture
    (Note: Date of coming into force: 01/19/1972.)