Fundamental principles of occupational health and safety

Summary: This is a guide to the development of occupational health and safety programmes based on the information contained in ILO standards, codes of practice and resolutions. It provides information on national laws, labour codes and regulations governing the health and safety of workers. It also explains the main concepts in occupational health and demonstrates how relevant ILO Conventions and Recommendations define workers' rights and allocate duties and responsibilities to competent authorities, employers and workers. The respective roles of employers and workers in the management are considered with examples of good practice. The book is aimed at policy-makers, trades unions, employers and labour administrators