Resources on Occupational Safety and Health by industry/sector

  1. Exposure to Mercury in the world of work: A review of the evidence and key priority actions

    18 January 2022

  2. The glass industry: recent trends and changes in working conditions and employment relations

    23 December 2015

    At its 317th Session in March 2013, the ILO Governing Body instructed the Office to conduct a research study on technological progress in the glass industry and its impact on employment structure in the industry.

  3. Global Dialogue Forum on Initiatives to Promote Decent and Productive Work in the Chemical Industry - Final report of the discussion

    24 November 2014

  4. Why are chemicals important in the workplace and beyond?

    24 April 2014

    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.

  5. Recent Issues Regarding Collective Bargaining and Conditions of Work in the Chemical Industry

    19 August 2011

    Working Paper 246

  6. R177 Chemicals Recommendation, 1990

    25 June 1990

    RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING SAFETY IN THE USE OF CHEMICALS AT WORK

  7. C170 Chemicals Convention, 1990

    25 June 1990

    Convention concerning Safety in the use of Chemicals at Work