Examines procedures and practices adopted during the decommissioning, demolition and disposal of obsolete ships, focusing on occupational safety and health issues and environmental aspects. Reviews existing legal and regulatory tools, assesses previous work undertaken by concerned agencies and...

Young workers engaged by concession holders to work in small-scale mines are attractive for a number of reasons. Firstly, as they are working illegally, any complaints regarding wages or working conditions would likely be ignored. Secondly, young workers are generally compliant and tend not to...

Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.

Focuses on the risks and dangers in small-scale and artisanal fisheries, based on the experiences of selected developed and developing countries. Reviews working conditions, typical accidents associated with the marine environment, navigation and fishing operations, problems associated with boat...

Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.

Provides guidance on the protection of workers in small-scale surface (open-pit) mines from safety and health hazards.

Includes comments on the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167).