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...

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

Estimates the relationship between education and disability adjusted life years (DALY) using World Bank data. Presents tables and charts that illustrate the dangers that children face at work on a daily basis in a variety of occupations and sectors in both developed and developing countries....

ILO pub. Article on legal liability as a factor in the promotion of occupational safety and occupational health - examines the civil law and criminal law liabilities of employers and workers, using examples from various developed countries. ILO mentioned. References.

Based on a survey of 44 contractors and 258 contract workers, carried out from October 1993 to March 1994 in the state of Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia. Includes comments on the application of labour standards and the ILO Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952, (No. 102).

Based on a study of research literature in English, finds linkages between arrangements for worker representation and consultation and improved health and safety outcomes.