Items related to Fundamental Principles of Occupational Health and Safety
Synopsis
This is a practical guidebook for developing effective occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and programs. It focuses on the key topics essential to promoting and managing national and enterprise OHS systems. It presents a concise overview of the issues involved, together with specific guidelines for policy design, implementation, and management at both national and enterprise levels. The operational aspects of meeting health and safety requirements are also covered, with detailed sections on legislation and enforcement, occupational health surveillance, and preventive and protective measures, as well as health education and training. The second edition covers new areas such as the recent ILO standard on the promotion of OSH, HIV/AIDS and the world of work, occupational safety and health management systems, and new chemical safety information tools.
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Synopsis
A guide to the development of effective occupational health and safety policies and programmes. Focusing on the key topics essential to the promotion of health and safety, it presents a concise overview along with practical guidelines for policy design and implementation. The operational aspects of implementing health and safety measures are also covered with detailed sections on workers' health surveillance, prevention, and health education and training as well as legislation and enforcement. The volume features information on national laws, labour codes and regulations governing the safety and health of workers. It also demonstrates how ILO Conventions and Recommendations on occupational safety and health define workers' rights and allocate duties and responsibilities to competent authorities, employers and workers. It discusses the responsibilities of employers and the participation of workers, covering pivotal issues such as the surveillance of the working environment, record keeping, medical examinations and tests, and the design of safe work systems.
About the Author
Benjamin O. Alli is a physician and the coordinator for technical cooperation and advisory services of the ILO's Social Protection Department.
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