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Safety and Health at Work

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Occupational accidents and diseases lead to devastating impacts on workers, enterprises and entire communities and economies. Despite many improvements, the prevention of accidents and work-related diseases continues to have a considerable importance on a global scale.

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Climate change and excessive heat

Climate change and excessive heat

Impacts on occupational safety and health

News and articles

Newly-launched global campaign tackles the impact of heat stress on workers worldwide
A man repairs a parasol in extreme heat in the Yucatán peninsula, Mexico

Newly-launched global campaign tackles the impact of heat stress on workers worldwide

More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress
A farmer carries heavy loads of dried branches under a scorching sun

More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress

Development Cooperation

Projects

ILO/Japan Fund for Building Social Safety Nets in Asia and the Pacific (SSN Fund)

Social safety nets

ILO/Japan Fund for Building Social Safety Nets in Asia and the Pacific (SSN Fund)

Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa (ADWA')

Advancing the Decent Work Agenda in North Africa (ADWA')

Publications

Heat at work: Implications for safety and health

A global review of the science, policy and practice

Heat at work: Implications for safety and health

Assessment of occupational safety and health qualification systems at the national level

Assessment of occupational safety and health qualification systems at the national level

Addressing gender-based violence and harassment in a work health and safety framework

ILO Working Paper 116

Addressing gender-based violence and harassment in a work health and safety framework

Training Courses

Training Courses

The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-Turin) provides a variety of free and paid courses online and in-person courses related to occupational safety and health.

Ongoing and upcoming events

Contact

Contact

Contact the Occupational Safety and Health and Working Environment Branch (OSHE) for more information.