Viet Nam is lagging behind many other countries, including most of its neighbours, in occupational safety and health, said Vice Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Bui Hong Linh. According to the ministry, 606...
Worldwide, occupational diseases continue to be the leading cause of work-related deaths. According to ILO estimates, out of 2.34 million occupational fatalities every year, only 321,000 are due to accidents....
An Occupational Health Research Conference will take place between 3rd and 5th of April 2013 in Nancy, France. The event will gather researchers, experts and practitioners from different backgrounds to...
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is committed to eliminating discrimination in the world of work and to achieving Decent Work for all women and men, based on principles of equal...
The amended Labour Code is expected as a major step forward in promoting gender equality, particularly protecting women from sexual harassment at workplaces, but it is not enough to make...
The 2012-13 Healthy Workplaces Campaign ‘Working together for risk prevention’ was launched at the European Week for Safety and Health at Work that called for workers and managers to work...
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the long-term lending institution of the European Union, will provide a € 150 million loan for Viet Nam to help out with its efforts to...
A new project to help migrant workers who travel across international borders in the ASEAN region is being launched by the ILO and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). A...
27-30 March 2013 Tokyo, Japan Organized by: Organizing Committee on Sixth International Conference on Work Environment and Cardiovascular Diseases Organized by SC: Cardiology in Occupational Health Conference theme:—Total prevention of...
19-22 February 2013 – Nelson, New Zealand Organized by: Massey University and AUT University, New Zealand Sponsored by: Centre for Ergonomics, Occupational Safety and Health, School of Management, Massey University...
