Publications & technical tools
2011
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Briefing note
Acute mental care policy in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, Japan, 2011
08 June 2011
The earthquake that struck Tohoku, Japan, on March 11th 2011, was the worst massive earthquake in the last two decades in this country, following those happened in Kobe in 1995 and in Niigata in 2006. The comprehensive picture of Japanese mental health care after the Tohoku earthquakes will be reported soon elsewhere, here some of the general principles of post-disaster mental health care are presented. These basic principles are also outlined in the Guidelines for Local Mental Health Care Activities after a Disaster in more detail. Although the guidelines were prepared prior to the Tohoku earthquakes, the following will introduce the basic principles of mental health care activities that can be applicable to the Tohoku relief effort.
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Briefing note
ILO tools and resources for safety and health at work in recovery and reconstruction following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
08 June 2011
In recovery efforts after natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunami, in areas where roads have suffered great damage and the supplies of water, electricity, and other utilities are cut off, work is carried out amidst the scatter of fallen trees and other debris; because this kind of worksite differs in many ways from regular worksites, it is essential to pay increased attention to, and to take extra measures to protect the health and safety of, workers. The ILO has provided international labor standards to secure the health and safety of workers and, including practical guidelines, operational rules that cover various points to keep in mind to protect worker health and safety. Of these, the most relevant to work connected with recovery and reconstruction after earthquakes and other natural disasters is the Convention Concerning Safety and Health in Construction (No. 167) (unratified by Japan). Other ILO documents dealing with occupational health and safety in the construction industry include "How to prevent accidents on small construction sites" and the ILO Code of Practice — "Safety and health in construction", and the “Disaster, Natural and Technological” chapter in the "ILO Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety". Besides the things mentioned in the Convention, another especially important concern in recovery and reconstruction after an earthquake is how to deal with asbestos and dust.
2009
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Publication
Protecting your health and business from animal influenza: Action manual for farmers and workers
16 April 2009
Outbreaks of avian influenza in the recent past, and the current spread of Influenza A (H1N1) stemming from swine, have prompted worldwide concern. This training manual has been developed to promote safe practices. The manual is user-friendly and practical, providing an action checklist of various prevention measures, including explanations and descriptions.
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Publication
Protecting your employees and business from pandemic human influenza: Action manual for small and medium-sized enterprises
23 January 2009
The outbreak of avian influenza and the ongoing incidences of infected cases have prompted worldwide concern. This training manual is developed to promote safe practices in small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Publication
Protecting your health and business from avian influenza: Action manual for farmers and poultry workers
23 January 2009
The outbreak of avian influenza and the ongoing incidences of infected cases have prompted worldwide concern. This training manual is developed to promote safe practices.