Training materials

2020

  1. Instructional material

    Prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 at work for small and medium-sized enterprises ACTION CHECKLIST

    21 August 2020

    This document aims to provide basic knowledge about the workplace prevention of COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that is spreading worldwide. It provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an Action Checklist to assess COVID-19 risks and information for taking measures to protect the safety and health of their workers.

2018

  1. Work Improvements in Small Enterprises

    Global Manual for WISE - Work Improvements in Small Enterprises

    14 March 2018

    The Global Manual for WISE is designed to assist employers and workers in small enterprises from the manufacturing sector in creating safe, healthy and productive workplaces.

2013

  1. Instructional material

    Training package on workplace risk assessment and management for small and medium-sized enterprises

    07 June 2013

    This training package on risk assessment and management at the workplace seeks primarily to empower owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take action themselves to improve safety and health conditions in their workplaces.

2004

  1. Instructional material

    Work Improvements in Small Enterprises (WISE) - Package for trainers

    01 January 2004

    This training package is aimed at upgrading the skills of WISE trainers in Asia who conduct training courses and provide technical assistance for local small enterprises. It helps both entrepreneurs and workers benefit from the productivity gain and safety and health improvements. Its six basic training principles are: build on local practice; focus on achievements; link working conditions with other management goals; use learning-by-doing; encourage exchange of experience; promote workers’ involvement.

1998

  1. Practical ideas for owners and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises

    Improving working conditions and productivity in the garment industry: An action manual

    01 January 1998

    Aiming to help with the productivity and efficiency of garment-producing enterprises, this manual suggests practical ideas for the design, materials, safety, welfare and maintenance of the business. It also presents procedures and examples for identifying and assessing productivity.