Publications & technical tools
2022
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Publication
Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy
19 July 2022
A Guidance Document to support implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
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Guidelines on general principles of labour inspection
03 May 2022
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Framework for Action on Chemicals and Wastes
08 April 2022
The ILO aims to promote activities to better engage ministries of labour, employers’ and workers’ organizations, as well as other world of work stakeholders, in the sound management of chemicals at all levels of governance. The development of an ILO Framework for Action on Chemicals and Waste (Framework) is envisaged to define action areas and priorities for the engagement of world of work actors on chemicals management at the international level. The Framework aims to identify concrete actions where the labour sector has either a lead or important supporting role to play in the sound management of chemicals, recognizing the need for multi-sectoral cooperation. This paper is available for comment by constituents and interested parties.
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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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Diagnostic and exposure criteria for occupational diseases - Guidance notes for diagnosis and prevention of the diseases in the ILO List of Occupational Diseases (revised 2010)
03 February 2022
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Guidance on occupational safety and health for domestic workers and employers to prevent and mitigate COVID-19
21 January 2022
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Exposure to Mercury in the world of work: A review of the evidence and key priority actions
18 January 2022
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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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Safety + Health for All Strategy
02 December 2021
Phase II (2021 -2025)
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Conducting Occupational Safety and Health Inspections in Agricultural Undertakings - A guide for labour Inspectors
19 November 2021
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Fire Risk Management
19 November 2021
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Principles and guidelines for human factors / ergonomics (HFE) design and management of work systems.
04 November 2021
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Implementation Guide for SCORE Training
18 October 2021
This step-by-step implementation guide is designed for staff from the ILO and other organizations such as business associations, government agencies and training providers that want to offer SCORE Training to enterprises. This manual is intended to help set up and run the training programme from inception through to successful offering of the service. It can also be used as background information for other actors who may participate in the running and organization of the programme, such as expert trainers or new programme staff.
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Prevention and mitigation of Covid-19 in the informal economy through safety and health: An action-oriented tool for supporting street and market vendors
14 October 2021
This tool is addressed to the public authorities, workers’ and employers’ organizations, informal economy organizations and other stakeholders, who are willing to help street and market vendors improve their safety and health conditions to prevent the risk of contagion and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 at work.
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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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Briefing note
COVID-19 and the port sector
05 July 2021
Ports provide key infrastructure in support of international trade and the global economy. They vary in size from wharves handling at most a few hundred tonnes of cargo a year to large international ports or multi-modal hubs combining a broad range of logistical services, from warehousing to total supply chain management. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ports have had to adjust to the reality of lower volumes, worker shortages, the implementation of occupational health and safety measures for dockers and shore personnel, and the adoption of teleworking and remote operations for office workers. In some countries, calls by cruise ships have come to a halt. This policy brief summarizes the issues relating to COVID-19 and decent work challenges in the port sector.
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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.