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ILO Codes of practice and guidance documents
Codes of practice and Guidelines set out principles for public authorities, employers, workers, enterprises, and bodies (such as enterprise safety committees). They are not legally binding instruments and are not intended to replace the provisions of national laws or regulations, or accepted standards. Codes of Practice and Guidelines can focus on specific economic sectors or industries, or can address particular issues, hazards or health and safety measures.
Access ILO Codes of Practice and Guidelines on, among other sectors:
- construction
- textiles, clothing, leather and footwear
- opencast mines
- underground coalmines
- iron and steel industries
- non-ferrous metals industries
- agriculture
- shipbuilding and ship repairing
- forestry work
- ports
- security in ports
ILO Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration
The Multilateral Framework on Labour Migration: Non-binding principles and guidelines for a rights-based approach to labour migration (2006) responds to widespread demands for practical guidance and action with a view to maximizing the benefits of labour migration for all parties.