News, articles and statements on occupational safety and health
February 2022
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ILO and AJI Indonesia announce winners of Journalism Award on OSH and COVID-19
25 February 2022
To promote a greater engagement and awareness of the media on issues related to occupational safety and health (OSH) during the pandemic, the ILO and AJI Indonesia organized a Journalism Award for article and photo story categories.
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New ILO/WHO guide urges greater safeguards to protect health workers
21 February 2022
The joint publication encourages countries to strengthen the protection of health workers by improving the management of occupational health and safety at national, sub-national and health facility levels.
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ILO and IWCA sign MOU to improve occupational safety and health of women in the coffee sector
14 February 2022
New agreement between ILO and IWCA aims to improve occupational safety and health training and knowledge for women who depend on coffee production for their livelihoods.
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OSH and COVID-19 for Indonesia’s traditional market vendors
11 February 2022
Meysha Fatmawati shared her inspirations and journey to produce the winning animation video about the promotion of occupational safety and health (OSH) for traditional market vendors. Her video beat more than 400 participating videos.
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ILO embark on innovative OSH promotion through creative one-minute videos
08 February 2022
The ILO announce the winners of its One Minute Video Competition (KOVID) on occupational safety and health (OSH). The winners presented a variety of innovative OSH video stories that will help promote OSH in the country.
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OSH preventive programmes are key for business continuity and workers’ protection during the pandemic
02 February 2022
The occupational safety and health (OSH) programmes play a key role in maintaining businesses’ resilience and continuity as well as in protecting workers during the time of crises, particularly the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Healthy and Safe Telework
02 February 2022
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Crucial changes needed to protect workers’ health while teleworking
02 February 2022
New analysis from the ILO and WHO sets out recommendations for safe and productive hybrid and teleworking.
January 2022
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ILO, Apindo and PHRI to Enhance COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Hospitality Industry and SMEs
25 January 2022
The ILO together with the Indonesian Employers’ Association’s (Apindo) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) unit and the Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association (PHRI) signed a partnership agreement on the COVID-19 risk assessment service for workplaces in Jakarta today.
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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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ILO fire safety campaign reaches out to half a million Bangladeshis
12 January 2022
Successful Facebook campaign helps spread the word on prevention and protection against fire in the workplace
December 2021
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Young Indonesians enthuse to participate in short film-making classes on OSH issues
16 December 2021
In line with the One Minute Video Competition (Kompetisi Video Semenit/KOVID), the ILO organized two short film-making classes related to occupational safety and health (OSH) issues to encourage the dissemination of information to help breaking the chains of COVID-19 transmission.
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ILO and AJI Indonesia launch media competition and award on occupational safety and health (OSH)
14 December 2021
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through the Enhancing COVID-19 Prevention at and through Workplaces, and AJI Indonesia is organizing a media competition and award for journalistic reporting on the issue of occupational safety and health (OSH).
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Prevent the spread of HIV and COVID-19 with VCT and vaccine programmes
06 December 2021
The ILO joins hands with the Confederation of Indonesian Moslem Trade Union (K-Saburmusi) and the City Government of Sukabumi to prevent the spread of HIV and COVID-19 for transportation workers and people with HIV.
November 2021
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Bangladesh has its first Occupational Safety and Health Profile in place
28 November 2021
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Reskilling and upskilling are key to meet the market demand after the pandemic
17 November 2021
The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis have accelerated the demand for skills that match the structural shift in labour markets. Chatib Basri, a senior economist, and former Finance Minister shared his views at the ILO’s event about the future trend of the world of work after the pandemic.
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Investment in health as the priority for the future of work
16 November 2021
The pandemic is accelerating the adoption of automation and digitization in the world of work. It insisted the society to be more adaptive in dealing with business process automation, economic digitization, and the emergence of new forms of work. Indonesia is facing a big challenge in starting the new normal in the field of employment.
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Promoting Indonesia with OSH Culture, ILO launches one-minute video competition
15 November 2021
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launches a one-minute video competition (Kompetisi Video Semenit/KOVID) with an aim to promote the safety and health workplace culture during pandemic as a key for productivity and business resilience.
October 2021
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ILO holds a dialogue with Indonesian youth on human centered recovery and future of work
25 October 2021
As part of the UN Day celebration in Indonesia, the ILO participated in the lively discussion with youth during the thematic session.
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Workplace safety creates a long-term resilience
19 October 2021
New ways of working and improving work safety can boost the country's economy