Publications & technical tools
2022
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Publication
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS): Brochure
08 April 2022
This brochure provides an overview of the GHS and how it relates to occupational safety and health and International Labour Standards
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Publication
Exposure to Mercury in the world of work: A review of the evidence and key priority actions
18 January 2022
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Publication
Support Kit for Developing Occupational Safety and Health Legislation
13 January 2022
The Support Kit for Developing OSH Legislation aims to provide guidance to ILO constituents in the establishment or reform of OSH laws by systematically articulating and analysing the key principles and components of a sound, prevention-centred framework OSH law that follows a state-of-the-art regulatory approach. To this end, it identifies the essential elements of national OSH normative frameworks stemming from international labour standards, ILO codes of practice and guidelines and cutting-edge national OSH laws. It captures and discusses to the extent possible various policy and design choices and showcases examples of legislative elements from countries with different legal traditions to enrich and broaden the users’ perspective.
2021
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Publication
Safety + Health for All Strategy
02 December 2021
Phase II (2021 -2025)
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Publication
The GHS in the world of work: Mapping synergies between ILO Instruments and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
03 September 2021
This report explores critical synergies between the GHS and the ILO’s instruments on chemicals and occupational safety and health, with an aim to further promote GHS implementation and an even greater engagement of the world of work in global efforts toward the safer management of chemicals.
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Key principles underlying sanctioning procedures applicable to occupational safety and health violations
02 June 2021
This brief is aimed to equip policymakers and lawmakers with an overview of the main guiding principles that should underpin administrative and judicial sanctioning procedures applicable to OSH infractions to ensure that they are effective and fair.
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Policy brief
Preventing and mitigating COVID-19 at work
19 May 2021
The ILO and WHO publish a brief providing a literature review on common features of workplaces most affected by the new corona virus and the most effective measures adopted by countries to prevent and mitigate COVID-19 at work. The brief gives practical guidance for national and local authorities as well as employers and workers’ representatives for the implementation of WHO and ILO recommendations to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and manage COVID-19 outbreaks at work in non-healthcare settings.
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Publication
Improving occupational safety and health in small and medium-sized enterprises – Training module
17 May 2021
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Chemical safety
Exposure to hazardous chemicals at work and resulting health impacts: A global review
07 May 2021
This report provides the most recent evidence base for chemical exposures and resulting health impacts in the world of work, as well as insights into regional trends, gender considerations and priority action areas.
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Publication
Protecting workers: occupational safety and health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
17 April 2021
Rapid Needs Assessment & Response Plans: Preparation Guidelines for Country Level Interventions
2020
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Publication
Safety + Health for All - Key facts and figures (2016-2020)
15 December 2020
An ILO Flagship Programme
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Publication
Quick guide on sources and uses of statistics on occupational safety and health
29 October 2020
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Publication
Safety and health in micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises: A collection of five case studies
28 May 2020
The five case studies - conducted in Cameroon, Colombia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Tunisia – describe the occupational safety and health (OSH) situation in MSMEs and the initiatives adopted in this field.
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Publication
Drivers and constraints for occupational safety and health improvement in the global textile supply chain from Madagascar
08 April 2020
Case Study
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Publication
Improving Safety and Health in Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: An overview of initiatives and delivery mechanisms
31 March 2020
This report focuses on micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and their specific characteristics that are likely to have an impact on occupational safety and health (OSH) outcomes.
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Chemical safety
ILO Instruments on Chemical Safety - Analysis and synergies with other international frameworks on the sound management of chemicals
31 January 2020
This report analyses all major ILO instruments that address chemical hazards for human health and safety as well as the environment.
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Publication
Summary Report of Research Products Developed within the SafeYouth@Work Project
15 January 2020
Building a Generation of safe and healthy workers
2019
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Occupational Safety and Health
SUPPORTING COMPANIES’ OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PERFORMANCE: A guide for Employers and Business Membership Organizations on OSH advocacy and services
15 December 2019
This publication was prepared by the Labour Administration, Labour Inspection and Occupational Safety and Health Branch (LABADMIN/OSH) and the Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP) of the International Labour Office (ILO). Employers and Business Membership organizations (EBMO) across the world are actively promoting healthy and safe workplaces. They are engaged in tripartite dialogue on national OSH policies, systems and programmes, and provide OSH services such as information, trainings, and audits. This publication presents examples of such initiatives. It also explores a variety of support measures and incentives that have been put in place in many countries to help companies, especially SMEs, manage health and safety at work.
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Publication
Guide for Mainstreaming of Occupational Safety and Health in Vocational training programmes
22 October 2019
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Publication
SafeYouth@Work - Impact Stories
15 October 2019
Building a Generation of safe and healthy workers