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Hazardous exposures to plastics in the world of work
Plastics are found in all aspects of modern life, including the world of work. Workers in numerous industries use plastics during the course of their work and may therefore be at risk of harmful chemical exposures, depending on the variety of...
Exposure to lead in the world of work: Impacts for occupational safety and health
Lead is a highly toxic heavy metal, whose widespread use in many industries has impacted the health of numerous workers globally. Exposure to this hazardous metal can severely damage body systems and organs, leading to disability, life-long...
Technical guidelines on biological hazards in the working environment
The objective of the Technical Guidelines on Biological Hazards adopted by the 346th Session of ILO’s Governing Body in November 2022 (GB.346/INS/17/3) is to provide governments, employers, workers, and their organizations with key principles for...
Impacts for occupational safety and health
Chemicals and climate change in the world of work
The impacts of climate change extend beyond the environment, impacting the world of work and posing significant challenges to the sound management of chemicals. This report examines the interconnectedness of climate change, chemicals and the world...
Digitalization and the Future of Work in the Chemical Industry in Germany
An important contribution to the growing knowledge base on technological change and digital transitions and the ways in which constituents can shape a future that works for all in the industry.
Developing a National GHS Implementation Strategy
A Guidance Document to support implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Exposure to Mercury in the world of work: A review of the evidence and key priority actions
International Framework Agreements in the food retail, garment and chemicals sectors: Lessons learned from three case studies
With a focus on three recent IFAs in three economic sectors, this working paper is a contribution to the growing body of knowledge on international framework agreements. It complements existing and ongoing research on national and cross-border...
Sectoral Studies on Decent Work in Global Supply Chains
Comparative Analysis of Good Practices by Multinational Enterprises in Promoting Decent Work in Global Supply Chains
The glass industry: recent trends and changes in working conditions and employment relations
At its 317th Session in March 2013, the ILO Governing Body instructed the Office to conduct a research study on technological progress in the glass industry and its impact on employment structure in the industry.
Promoting decent work in the chemical industry: Innovative initiatives
Issues paper for discussion at the Global Dialogue Forum on Initiatives to Promote Decent and Productive Work in the Chemical Industry
Recent Issues Regarding Collective Bargaining and Conditions of Work in the Chemical Industry
Working Paper 246
Corporate Structural Change and Social Dialogue in the Chemical Industry - Working Paper 240