Publications and technical tools

Managing OSH risks pays off! (Handbook)

21 August 2019

This handbook is the awareness raising campaign material about new OSH law in Myanmar for garment factories.
Occupational Safety and Health - A Guide for Labour Inspectors and other stakeholders

29 July 2019

The aim of this guide is to assist inspectors and employers to fulfil their functions by providing information on the management of occupational safety and health (OSH) issues that are that are common across many sectors of industry.
Executive summary on Occupational Safety and Health in the Myanmar Garment Sector

30 May 2019

The garment sector in Myanmar is one of the vital industries that supports the economic development of Myanmar and provides many job opportunities for the country’s workers. The sector is now estimated to employ a range of between 350,000 and 450,000 workers, 90 per cent of whom are women. The latest list from Myanmar Garment Manufacturer Association indicates that 518 factories are currently operational in the country.
Safety and Health for Young Workers – Factsheet for Employers

28 February 2019
Safety and Health - Factsheet for young Workers

28 February 2019

Drivers and constraints for occupational safety and health improvement in the ginger global value chain from Myanmar

16 October 2018

Myanmar is the seventh largest producer of ginger in the world and it has a high potential to expand its exports. Cultivation of ginger represents a major cash crop for smallholders and a source of income for individuals in rural areas, such as in South Shan, where the majority of Myanmar’s ginger is grown.
Occupational Safety and Health in Global Value Chains Starterkit - Guide for Implementers

24 July 2018
Occupational Safety and Health in Global Value Chains Starterkit

24 July 2018

Assessment of drivers and constraints for OSH improvement in global value chains and intervention design
Occupational Safety and Health within Sustainable Sourcing Policies of Multinational Enterprises

24 July 2018

Summary of research findings focusing on agriculture and textile
The ILO MNE Declaration: What’s in it for Workers?

01 May 2018

The ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) was negotiated and adopted by governments, employers and workers in 1977. It is the only ILO instrument that provides direct guidance on how companies can contribute to the realization of decent work for all and highlights the central role of freedom of association and collective bargaining as well as industrial relations and social dialogue.

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