HONG KONG

Asia Monitor Resource Centre (AMRC)   HONG KONG
www.amrc.org.hk
The Asia Monitor Resource Centre (AMRC) is an independent, non-government organisation (NGO) that focuses on Asian labour concerns. It provides information, training, research and support to NGOs, labour and women's organizations with a wide range of online resources.

Hong Kong Government Labour Department Occupational Safety and Health Branch        HONG KONG
www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content.htm
Hong Kong Government Labour Department Occupational Safety and Health Branch site contains details on the Occupational Safety Service, the Occupational Health Service, Boiler and Pressure Vessels Division, OSH Training Centre and courses available, talks, Occupational Health Clinic, statistics and Internet links.

Occupational Safety and Health Council  OSHC            HONG KONG
www.oshc.org.uk
Occupational Safety and Health Council in Hong Kong site contains details of the Council's activities and links to many other Hong Kong sites. Bilingual index in English and Chinese.

HUNGARY

Hungarian Labour Inspectorate - Az Országos Munkabiztonsági és Munkaügyi Főfelügyelőség (OMMF)   HUNGARY
www.ommf.hu
Hungarian Labour Inspectorate (HLI).Az Országos Munkabiztonsági és Munkaügyi Főfelügyelőség (OMMF) site contains information on safety at work in Hungary and links to organisations that deal with safety matters. The Hungarian Labour Inspectorate is an independent national authority under the supervision of the Minister of Employment and Labour, and was set up in 1984 to carry out occupational safety tasks of governance and defined official occupational safety tasks; its regional authorities are the Occupational Safety and Labour Inspectorates. Its legal status, responsibilities and powers are determined in the Act CXIII of 1993 on the labour safety (LSA) and in the Act. LXXV of 1996. on labour inspections. The powers of Hungarian Labour Inspectorate are realised by the occupational safety and labour inspectors and directors who are working in the general competent centre and the county (capital) competent regional authorities (inspectorates).

Hungary Public Foundation for Research on Occupational Safety      HUNGARY
www.munkavedelem.hu
www.mutt.hu
Hungary Public Foundation for Research on Occupational Safety two sites both offer - in Hungarian - news, activities, information links to other organisations. The Centre is the ILO CIS National Centre for Hungary.

ICELAND

National Occupational Health and Safety                ICELAND
www.vinnueftirlit.is
National Occupational Health and Safety contains a wealth of information including an overview of the occupational health and safety regulatory system in Iceland, provide access to up-to-date national OSH information on legislation and regulations, good practice solutions to workplace safety problems, research, statistics, training and other fields.

IRELAND

Environmental Protection Agency  EPA                     IRELAND
www.epa.ie
Environmental Protection Agency details of ingoing projects, publications, licensing, What's New, technical information, research and development, Newsletter.

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions   IRELAND
www.eurofound.europa.eu
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions contains extensive information, European Working Conditions Survey results, publications, research projects. The Foundation is a European Commission Agency. A useful site with links to others worldwide.

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions: European Observatory on working conditions   IRELAND
www.eurofound.europa.eu/ewco
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions promotion of quality of work means: ensuring career and employment security; maintaining the health and well-being of workers; developing skills and competences; reconciling a work-life balance. The Foundation continues to build on its research in these broad areas as it develops the European Observatory on Working Conditions.

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions: Freight transport   IRELAND
www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef03102.htm
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Condition's Report on the European Union (EU) Road freight transport sector: Work and Employment conditions provides a snapshot of working conditions in the EU road freight transport sector, the trends and developments shaping the industry and the issues of concern. Based on analyses from the 15 Member States, the aim of this consolidated report is to analyse the work and employment conditions in the sector and to highlight major trends and changes in this area. Creating more and better jobs, while enhancing competitiveness is one of the major challenges facing the road freight transport sector. This report serves as a useful benchmark from which policymakers can shape a better, safer and more competitive future for the sector.

Health and Safety Authority   HSA                     IRELAND
www.hsa.ie
Health and Safety Authority responsibilities and activities. Extensive site, containing the full text of publications, guidance and advice, forms, news, diary of events and links to national and international sites. HSA is the International Labour Office ILO Health and Safety Network National Centre, and also the Focal Point for the European Agency network.

Health and Safety Review   HSR                         IRELAND
www.healthandsafety review.ie
Health and Safety Review HSR is the leading Irish journal of record on health, safety and environmental issues as they affect the workplace. Available in full text format and provides comprehensive coverage. It is published ten times a year and contains updates on both European and Irish legislation, news from Ireland, Europe and around the world, in-depth articles, topical issues, reviews of training videos and programmes, books and safety products, and special reports.

Irish Business and Employers Confederation IBEC      IRELAND
www.ibec.ie
Irish Business and Employers Confederation contains details of the activities, and also health and safety guidance and advice.

Irish Congress of Trade Unions ICTU        IRELAND
www.iol.ie/ictuh_s.htm
Irish Congress of Trade Unions contains details of the activities, information on health and safety activities, publications, and links.

National Safety Council       IRELAND
www.nsc.ie
Ireland's National Safety Council promotes road and fire safety. Sites includes information on campaigns, publications, statistics.

QCL                  IRELAND
www.qcl.ie
Software for occupational health, safety and environment practitioners.

ISRAEL

Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene IIOSH          ISRAEL
www.osh.org.il
Israel Institute for Occupational Safety and Hygiene Information sources, some information in English, mostly the site is in Hebrew. Useful contacts.

ITALY

EDEXIM ONLINE-INFO                   ITALY
http://edexim.jrc.it
EDEXIM ONLINE-INFO gives information about exports and imports of certain dangerous chemicals. These are chemicals subject to notification according to European Council Regulation EEC 2455/92. The data includes information on Banned Or Severely Restricted BOSR substances, classification and labelling, including risk and safety phrases: chemicals subject to Prior Informed Consent PIC according to the UNEP/FAO PIC procedure, as well as a list of Designated National Authorities involved.

European Training Foundation of the European Commission      ITALY
www.itcilo.it
European Training Foundation of the European Commission supports vocational training reform in central and eastern Europe. Based in Turin, Italy.

Health Documentation Centre - Centro Documentazione per la Salute   ITALY
www.regione.emilia-romagna.it/agenziasan/pps
Health Documentation Centre - Centro Documentazione per la Salute contains information on services, products, events, publications, contacts and links.

Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzine e la Sicurezza del Lavoro    ITALY
www.ispesl.it
Istituto Superiore per la Prevenzine e la Sicurezza del Lavoro contains extensive information, research results, publications, legislation, information. The Information Centre is part of the International Labour Office CIS Network of Health and Safety Information Centres.

Major Accident Hazards Bureau MAHB              ITALY
http://mahbsrv.jrc.it
Major Accident Hazards Bureau gives support to the Directorate-General XI Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection of the European Commission for the implementation of the Directive on Major Accident Hazards of Certain Industrial Activities Seveso-Directive 96/82/EEC concerning the processing and storage of hazardous substances. Gives legal framework, activities, MARS Data, SPIRS Data, CDCIR Data, new products, national authorities, other links and related projects.

JAPAN

Japan Advanced Information Center of Safety and Health    JAISH      JAPAN
www.jaish.gr.jp/eng/index.html
Japan Advanced Information Center of Safety and Health widely supports safety and health promotion activities at the workplace by providing a range of information on its website including free leaflets on a range of subject topics such as comfortable workplace examples, material safety datasheets, news, events, videos and links to other sources.

Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association JISHA        JAPAN
www.jisha.or.jp
Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association aims, objectives, activities and training. JISHA is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.

Japan International Center for Occupational Safety and Health    JICOSH  JAPAN
www.jniosh.go.jp/icpro/jicosh-old/english
Japan International Center for Occupational Safety and Health offers a range of safety and health information sources including the English version of Japanese Industrial Safety and Health Law. It also offers OSH videos online.

National Institute of Health Sciences         JAPAN
www.nihs.go.jp
National Institute of Health Sciences includes chemical information sources on the GINC database, health information, and information about the Institute and its activities. Extensive links to Japanese sites including universities, and also to international sites.

Radiation Effects Research Foundation      JAPAN
www.rerf.or.jp
Radiation Effects Research Foundation gives details of activities and research

JERSEY

Jersey States Government Health and Safety   JERSEY
www.gov.je/HealthWell/HealthSafety
Jersey States Government Health and Safety advice or guidance about food hygiene, road safety, or being safe in the home, you can find it in this section. You can also learn about fire regulations and the use of smoke detectors, dealing with hazardous substances and maintaining safety in the community.

KOREA

Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency  KOSHA        KOREA
www.kosha.or.kr/eng/english.htm
Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency site lists activities, Newsletter, OSH Act and other regulations. KOSHA is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre. Site is also available in English language in addition to Korean language.

LATVIA

Latvia State Labour Inspectorate (SLI)   LATVIA
www.vdi.gov.lv
The Latvia State Labour Inspectorate (SLI) is a state administrative and supervisory institution. Its activity is determined by the "State Labour Inspectorate Law". The following persons and institutions are subjected to the supervision and control of the SLI: entrepreneurs, the state and municipal institutions, religious and nongovernmental organizations, employers and their representatives according to the mandate and responsibilities delivered to them, dangerous equipment and their owners, as well as workplaces and other places at the enterprises available for the employees during their work process. The main task of SLI is to take measures to ensure effective implementation of State policy in the field of labour legal relations, labour protection and the technical supervision of dangerous equipment. Site contains history, structure, contacts, news, news releases, events, legislation, publications, statistics etc.

Latvia Working Environment    LATVIA
http://home.parks.lv/ioeh/
Details of the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health and other organisations, legislation, information, training courses. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.

LITHUANIA

Lithuania Legal Information Centre                     LITHUANIA
www.litlex.lt/Litle/defaulte.htm
Lithuania Legal Information Centre's legal database and other legal information.

Lithuania Working Environment          LITHUANIA
www.balticseaosh.net
Details of the Lithuanian Occupational Medicine Center, other organisations, statistics and legislation. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.

LUXEMBOURG

Chemical Sector Information Network            LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/chemicals/competiv/risc/db_en.htm
This links to members APME, CEFIC, CEPE, EFMA, FEICA.

CORDIS   LUXEMBOURG
http://cordis.europa.eu/en/home.html
European Commission EU official website for information on research, technological development and innovation. Daily news about research and innovation, library of documents relating to R&D policy and practice, information about funding and support for projects as well as interactive services. In addition you can sign-up to receive a monthly newsletter to keep abreast of developments.

Eur-lex     LUXEMBOURG
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm
European Commission portal, result of a merger between the Eur-Lex and Celex websites includes details of European legislation and proposals, Official Journal of the European Union, Directives, Recommendations, Decisions, Treaties, Publications, case law and links to other Commission sites then this is the site for you. This new site provides a unique, high performance tool, which combines the navigation possibilities of EUR-Lex and the search modes of Celex. In addition, the free-of-charge access is guaranteed to all and the multi-lingual nature of site has been reinforced thanks to the inclusion of the new official EU languages.

European Commission   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/index_en.htm
The European Commission has launched a Health-EU portal to help people answer their health questions. The portal will provide a gateway to simple and sound information on 47 topics that range from babies' health to bioterrorism, and from infectious diseases to health insurance. It is aimed at the general public, patients, healthcare professionals and scientists alike. Health and consumer protection Commissioner Markos Kyprianou said: "The portal is a very large project bringing together all EU member states as well as EFTA nations, international organisations and NGOs. Web surfers will have access to over 40,000 links to trustworthy sources. The translation of the portal into all 20 official EU languages means that up to 1.5 billion people worldwide can use it to help them to make healthy choices."

European Commission   LUXEMBOURG
http://europe.osha.eu.int/systems/strategies/#120
European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs have published a resolution on harassment at work

European Commission   LUXEMBOURG
http://europe.osha.eu.int/systems/strategies/future
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work special web feature has been set up in order to keep you informed of the latest developments on the new European Union Strategy on Safety and Health. The European Commission in March 2002 published a Communication, "Adapting to change in work and society: a new Community strategy on health and safety at work 2002-2006", on this issue.

European Commission   LUXEMBOURG
http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/s06016.htm
European Commission SCAD programme. Since 1993 the technical requirements for testing and manufacturing medicines for human and veterinary use and the rules concerning the labelling, advertising, wholesale distribution and prescription sales of medicines and the transparency of national measures on pricing and refunds have been totally harmonized. The Community's strategy has revolved around two principal ideas. Firstly, efforts have concentrated on consolidation and completion of the existing legislation by extending its scope, delegating the power to adopt technical amendments, making the national price control and refund schemes more transparent, acceding to the European Pharmacopoeia, harmonizing the conditions for administering medicines to patients and providing fuller information on medicinal products. Secondly, the reform of the marketing licensing system for medicinal products in the Community has been implemented. In 1993 the Council adopted one regulation and three directives concerning the future marketing licensing system and the establishment of the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products.

European Commission: Avian Flu   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/diseases/controlmeasures/avian/ten_key_facts_about_avian_influenza.pdf
The European Commission (SANCO), EU Health Ministries, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority EFSA has been published providing information and advice to groups at risk and members of the public. This fact sheet gives details about avian flu.

European Commission: Biological Agents   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/health_safety/biological_en.htm
The European Commission information on biological agents. Gives legal base, objectives, progress report and other information, publications, projects and links to other EU legislation.

European Commission: Chemical Agents   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/health_safety/chemicals_en.htm
The European Commission information on chemical agents. Gives general and specific provisions, lead, occupational exposure limit values (OELs). Also gives specific hazards - carcinogens, vinyl chloride monomer and asbestos.

European Commission: DG Enterprise Unit F2   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/pharmaceuticals/index_en.htm
European Commission DG Enterprise Unit F2 also deals with pharmaceuticals

European Commission: Electronic Directory of European Institutions      LUXEMBOURG
http://europa.eu/whoiswho/public
IDEA is the Electronic Directory of European Institutions of the European Commission and can be searched by a staff member's name, or by organisation. Gives full address, telephone numbers and the hierarchy of the organisation.

European Commission: Energy and Transport        LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/index_en.html
European Commission web site to help keep track of key developments and new proposals in European Union law relating to transport safety. Includes transportable pressure equipment, improving passenger safety on ships, improving road safety, introduction of digital tachographs.

European Commission: Nanotechnology   LUXEMBOURG
www.cordis.lu/nanotechnology
European Commission portal to Nanotechnology and NanoForum and links to other related sites.

European Commission: Strategy for Nanotechnology: Implications for OSH Actions: Public health   Luxembourg
www.cordis.lu/nanotechnology/src/communication.htm
The European Commission has adopted an European Union (EU) strategy to help Europe become world leader in the rapidly developing field of nanotechnology, the science of the infinitely small. The Communication, Towards a European strategy for nanotechnology (ftp://ftp.cordis.lu/pub/nanotechnology/docs/nano_com_en.pdf) provides a series of recommendations and initiatives on how to strengthen European research and development (R&D) in the field and help turn nanotechnologies into commercially viable products for the benefit of society. Key actions include boosting R&D investment and infrastructure, improving training for research personnel, enhancing technology transfer in Europe and its financing, taking into account the impact of nanotechnology on society and increasing international co-operation towards a responsible approach to nanotechnology R&D globally. Scientific investigation and assessment of possible health or environmental risks associated with nanotechnology need to accompany the R&D and technological progress. Some dedicated studies are underway to assess the potential risks, which are also examined within FP6 IPs and NEs projects in the field of nanotechnology. In particular, nanoparticles might behave in unexpected ways due to their small size. They may present special challenges, for example, in terms of production, disposal, handling, storage and transport.

European Commission: White Paper on the Strategy for a future Chemical Policy   LUXEMBOURG
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/reach/whitepaper/index_en.htm
European Commission's White Paper on the Strategy for a future Chemical Policy.

Inspection of Mines Luxembourg   LUXEMBOURG
www.itm.public.lu
Inspection of Mines Luxembourg website gives legislation, guidance and advice.

Official Journal of the European Communities   OJ       LUXEMBOURG
http://eur-lex.europa.eu
The Official Journal for the European Communities is published daily in the languages of the Member States gives the full text of European legislation, Directives, Recommendations, Decisions - which are free of charge for two months in the Official Journal of the European Union. Publications, case law and links to other Commission sites.

Senior Labour Inspectors Committee SLIC   European inspection and communication campaign on Manual Handling of Loads   LUXEMBOURG
www.handlingloads.eu
The European Senior Labour Inspectors Committee (SLIC) campaign Manual Handling of Loads in Europe 2007 in transport and care. This inspection and communications campaign was initiated by the SLIC ties in line with the EU strategy. The project was developed in 2005-2006 and implemented in 2007.The project and accompanying products will help to achieve a more uniform implementation of the 1990 EU Directive (90/269/EEC), which sets down the safety and health provisions.

MALTA

Malta Occupational Health and Safety Authority Board and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Executive   MALTA
www.ohsa.org.mt
Malta's Occupational Health and Safety Authority Board and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Executive website gives details of the legislation, publications, courses, frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Occupational Safety and Health Authority   MALTA
www.ohsa.org.mt/default.asp
Malta's Occupational Safety and Health Authority has both a Board and an Executive. Website give details of activities, publications and links

MEXICO

La Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social   MEXICO
www.stps.gob.mx
La Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social site contains information on legislation, statistics, activities, publications and events.

NETHERLANDS

Dutch Labour Inspectorate    NETHERLANDS
www.arbeidsinspectie.nl
Dutch Labour Inspectorate covers the work, latest information and other links.

Elsevier - International Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers  NETHERLANDS
www.elsevier.nl
Elsevier site contains list of publications, journals and services.

European Consumer Safety Association   NETHERLANDS
www.ecosa.org
European Consumer Safety Association contains information from safety organisations known as Eurosafetynet in Austria, Germany, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Covers reports, journals, statistics, product safety, good practice, education, consultancy and more.

TNO Netherlands   NETHERLANDS
www.tno.nl
TNO is a Dutch based organisation offering training in occupational safety and health, also carries out research and technical projects in a wide range of subject areas.

TNO Building and Construction Research   NETHERLANDS
www.tno.nl/groep.cfm?&context=markten&content=markt&laag1=176&item_id=176&Taal=2
TNO Building and Construction Research pursues its ambition to support process innovation in the building and construction industry. These innovations lead to improvements in the quality of solutions and increased process efficiency. The organisation focuses on the following research themes in the building industry and also studies the impact of social developments on these themes such as health and wellbeing; sustainable development; safety and risks.

TNO Work and Employment    NETHERLANDS
www.arbeid.tno.nl
TNO Work and Employment covers research and consultancy, publications and other information.

Wageningen University, Wageningen       NETHERLANDS
www.wageningenuniversiteit.nl/uk
Training in occupational safety, health and environment from the internationally recognized Department of Environmental Sciences at Wageningen University.

NEW ZEALAND

Accident Compensation Corporation    ACC   NEW ZEALAND
www.acc.co.nz/wcm001/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=3966
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Back Injury Prevention web site contains managing acute low back pain in the workplace. ACC administers New Zealand's accident compensation scheme, which provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand. In return people do not have the right to sue for personal injury, other than for exemplary damages. Covers a number of topics and guidance.

Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour   NEW ZEALAND
www.osh.do.govt.nz/index.html
Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour details publications, training and education resources, health and safety law and hazards.

University of Canterbury          NEW ZEALAND
www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz
Information on the University's fire engineering degree course and also research.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Health and Safety Executive             NORTHERN IRELAND
www.hseni.gov.uk
Health and Safety Executive, Northern Ireland gives information about news, guidance notes, press releases, publications, contact details and addresses, related sites, and other information and other information.

NORWAY

National Occupational Health and Safety         NORWAY
http://no.osha.europa.eu
National Occupational Health and Safety site contains a wealth of information including an overview of the occupational health and safety  regulatory system in Norway, provides access to up-to-date national OSH information on legislation and regulations, good practice solutions to workplace safety problems, research, statistics, training and other fields.

SINTEF Group              NORWAY
www.sintef.no
SINTEF Group comprise of a number of Institutes and Laboratories such as the Norwegian Fire Research Laboratory working in research in civil and environmental engineering, applied chemistry, materials technology, petroleum, fire etc. Offers publications, seminars and conferences.

University of Oslo: Translated Norwegian legislation   NORWAY
www.juridisk.net
University of Oslo, Faculty of Law Library has produced a collection on the present site consists mostly of translations initiated by Governmental Agencies, Royal Ministries and private institutions. The translations are unofficial and only updated at the time of the translation. The aim of the Faculty of Law Library is to make any translation of Norwegian legislation (acts and regulations) available to the public. In addition these texts may well provide our users with accurate and workable equivalents of legal Norwegian in English. The library itself does not undertake any translation work. Most entries have links to the acts and regulations in full-text, either as html, word-files or in pdf-format.

PHILIPPINES

Philippines Occupational Safety and Health Center-DOLE   PHILIPPINES
www.oshc.dole.gov.ph
Philippines Occupational Safety and Health Center-DOLE is the national authority in the prevention of work-related accidents and diseases. Website features the centre's activities in research, training, legislation, information activities and technical services, including the Information Services that is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information (CIS) Centre. There is an extensive list of events.

POLAND

Central Institute for Labour Protection  CIOP       POLAND
www.ciop.waw.pl
Central Institute for Labour Protection site contains details of the Institute's activities, training, research and accreditation services, publications including the Journal of Safety and Ergonomics. JOSE CIOP Information Services is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.

Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB): SMEs   POLAND
www.ciop.pl/6718.html
Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Warsaw, Poland has prepared the important tool for the owners and employees of micro-enterprises in this country. The objective of providing access to information on safety and health in the working environment to the smallest and most numerous companies in Poland. It has been prepared in the form of sets of informative and popular materials for each of the selected sectors. The materials that have been put together in this service are therefore organized by sector for various sections of the national economy. The information contained in it allows employers to independently assess the state of occupational safety in their enterprises. It contains a discussion of the basic duties of employers in the area of occupational safety and health. The OSH check lists contain a summary of potential hazards that could appear in the companies of a given sector, together with proposals of methods for eliminating or reducing them. The materials also contain the necessary references to the OSH related legal regulations and technical standards being in force in Poland. At the moment this website contains information for: Construction, Wood processing and Automotive mechanics. A section on Food processing - baking and confectionery is under construction and will soon be available.

National Labour Inspectorate of Poland   POLAND
www.pip.gov.pl/html/en/html/index.htm
The National Labour Inspectorate of Poland, subordinate to the Sejm (the Lower Chamber of Polish Parliament), is a body for supervision and inspection of the observance of labour law, in particular occupational safety and health regulations and rules. The range of its activities and powers is specified in the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate of 6 March, 1981 (Journal of Laws of 2001, No 124, item 1362). Supervision over the National Labour Inspectorate - in the scope defined by the above-mentioned Act - is executed by the Labour Protection Council, appointed by the Speaker of the Sejm. The National Labour Inspectorate is managed by the Chief Labour Inspector, appointed by the Speaker of the Sejm, with the assistance of the deputies. The National Labour Inspectorate of Poland is formed by the Chief Labour Inspectorate, 16 district labour inspectorates, together with labour inspectors acting within the territorial competence of district offices. Each of the district labour inspectorates covers the area of one province with its competence. The NLI's structure also includes 42 sub-district offices. The National Labour Inspectorate runs its own training facility - the NLI's Training Centre in Wrocław, named after Prof. Jan Rosner.

Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine        POLAND
www.imp.lodz.pl
Details of the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, other organisations, and legislation. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.

PORTUGAL

Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST)   PORTUGAL
www.ishst.pt
Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde no Trabalho (ISHST) has a range of information covering news, inspections, campaigns etc

RUSSIA

Centre for Occupational and Industrial Safety and Social Partnership for St Peterburg and Leningrad Region    RUSSIA
www.safework.ru
Centre for Occupational and Industrial Safety and Social Partnership for St Peterburg and Leningrad Region contains news, information resources, training opportunities and other information in both English and Russian. Also includes dedicated site to the Centre's work as the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Collaboration Centre in Russia.

Russia Working Environment St. Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies  RUSSIA
www.balticseaosh.net/country_page.php?country=ru&id=47
Details of the St. Petersburg Medical Academy of Postgraduate Studies, background information. Member of the Baltic Sea Network on Occupational Health and Safety.

SCANDINAVIA

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health   SCANDINAVIA
www.ttl.fi/Internet/English/Information/Electronic+journals/SJWEH
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health in full text, is produced by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Gives details of the OSH activities in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark.

SINGAPORE

National Skin Centre                SINGAPORE
www.nsc.gov.sg
Details of the work of the Singapore National Skin Centre in occupational skin diseases.

Singapore Occupational Safety & Health Division, Ministry of Manpower   SINGAPORE
www.mom.gov.sg
Singapore Occupational Safety & Health Division, Ministry of Manpower's website has been given a new look along with several improvements, including improved layout, better navigation, clear and concise content and a better search function.

SLOVAKIA

Slovakia National Labour Inspectorate (NLI)   SLOVAKIA
www.safework.gov.sk
Slovakia National Labour Inspectorate (NLI) system main tasks in the field of labour inspection include - national and regional tasks of inspection activities, prevention activities, investigation of injuries etc., law agenda, planning, analysis, information system of NLI, control and economic activities.

SLOVENIA

Slovenia Labour Inspectorate   SLOVENIA
www.id.gov.si
Slovenia Labour Inspectorate oversees implementation of laws, other regulations, collective agreements and general documents regulating employment, wages and other receipts from employment, the employment of workers at home and abroad, cooperation of workers in management, strikes and occupational safety, unless otherwise provided by regulations. The Labour Inspectorate also oversees implementation of those regulations. The Chief Inspector heads and represents the Inspectorate, organises and coordinates the work of inspectors, and within the confines of his authorisation is answerable for the legality, quality and effectiveness of the Inspectorate's work. Inspectors operate within the framework of inspection procedures organised for the individual administrative field. Employment oversight is provided by employment inspections, while occupational safety and health oversight is provided by occupational safety and health inspections. The fundamental laws in the area of oversight are the Employment Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which redefine the rules for relations between workers and employers.

SOUTH AFRICA

Association of Societies for Occupational Safety and Health in South and Southern Africa  ASOSH            SOUTH AFRICA
www.asosh.org/index.htm
Association of Societies for Occupational Safety and Health in South and Southern Africa ASOSH site gives details of the societies in the association, careers, education, legislation, standards, products and services. There are also events and programmes listings plus world links, including a list of the some of the best sites in the world.

Institute of Safety Management, South Africa   SOUTH AFRICA
www.iosm.org
The Institute of Safety Management, South Africa, that was established in 1952, currently has some 500 members situated in 12 branches around South Africa. Its members are drawn from a wide spectrum of associated disciplines such as industrial safety practitioners, occupational hygienists, nurses and doctors, security managers, fire experts, risk management consultants etc. employed in industries across the board. Its main aim and objective is to improve the quality of service rendered by its members through education and training, by representing its members at government and employer level and by generally striving to enhance their professional status. IoSM is an equal partner together with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) and the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa (MVSSA) in the establishment of the Registration Board for Occupational Hygiene, Safety and Associated Professionals (OHSAP) and is at present engaged in a process of establishing minimum standards of competence within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as prescribed by the SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Mining Medical and Other Health Care Professionals Association, South Africa   SOUTH AFRICA
www.mmoa.org.za
Mining Medical and Other Health Care Professionals Association, South Africa (MMOA) has been in existence since 1921. In the original constitution the principal objectives of the Association were presented as - to study and discuss all problems of special interest relating to the work of mine medical officers and to promote and foster friendly intercourse and the exchange of views among members of the association and with other organisations connected with the mining industry. Largely the main objectives of research and communication among members have been maintained. The interaction between the Mine Medical Officers Association and the other professional associations under the auspices of the Chamber of Mines has been most important to the development of a mature industry such as is found in the South African Mines of today.

Safety First Association, South Africa   SOUTH AFRICA
www.safety1st.org.za
The Safety First Association was founded in 1932 by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, the mayor of Johannesburg and other leading industrialists who felt there was a great need to form an association which would promote Safety in industry, on the road and at home. Site covers publications, posters, cartoon booklets, what's new and links to journals.

South African Institute of Environmental Health   SOUTH AFRICA
www.saieh.co.za
South African Institute of Environmental Health site covers news, events and conferences, newsletter and links

South African Legislation       SOUTH AFRICA
www.asosh.org/legislation/SouthAfrica/major_ohs_legislation.htm
Most of the laws that govern occupational safety and health in South Africa have been re-written, bringing them in line with international norms and guidelines.

SPAIN

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work        SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work site gives information and links to other European Member States web sites, gives details of legislation, including European Union Directives, research, good practices. Also links to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Safety and Health, International Labour Office in Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Iceland national centres. Sources of statistical information, surveys and other related information from European Member States and other countries. Also information from Eurostat - the European Statistical Office. 

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Agency Newsletter    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/news/news
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Newsletter which is published up to four times a year in English, French, Spanish and German.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Agriculture   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/sector/agriculture
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website on prevention of ill health and accidents in agriculture and implementing actions that will improve health and safety at the workplace. This page provides links to sources of information and guidance for those working in the agriculture. There is a wide range of information for everyone involved with agriculture.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Avian Influenza   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/search_form?SearchableText=avian+influenza
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has gathered together a listing of information sources on avian influenza. Constantly changing.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Business Benefits   SPAIN

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, in partnership with a network of Euro Info Centres has launched this website to provide businesses with good practice information on occupational safety and health at work. It also enables businesses to quickly find relevant information on health and safety legislation and includes a special section for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) - http://osha.europa.eu/en/sub/sme - to guide them to sources of advisory services and good practice to ease the compliance process.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Campaigning   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/reports/102
European Agency for Safety and Health and Work manual Issue 102 - Good Practice Health and Safety Campaigning, though general, this publication may provide you with ideas about how to link campaigning activities to the European Week and at other times.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Corporate Social Responsibility   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/factsheets/54
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work information on Corporate Social Responsibility.
An inspiring and strategically important development, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly important priority for companies of all sizes and types. Occupational safety and health (OSH) is an essential component of CSR and this presents managers and OSH professionals with a variety of opportunities and challenges. The Factsheet 54 explains what CSR is, how it relates to OSH, and gives some basic guidance for their successful integration.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Cost of Accidents     SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/factsheets/28
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work tool which can be easily applied using standard spreadsheet software, provides a simple five-step framework for companies to put a price on the cost of accidents. Includes hidden costs such a lower productivity, higher insurance premiums and the impact of the company's investment. This data then can be used to calculate the additional costs.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: European Risk Observatory   SPAIN
http://riskobservatory.osha.europa.eu
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work European Risk Observatory web site. As society evolves under the influence of new technology and of shifting economic and social conditions, so workplaces, work practices and production processes are constantly changing. These new work situations bring with them new risks and challenges for workers and employers which in turn demand political, administrative and technical approaches that ensure high levels of safety and health at work. This section provides up to date information on new and emerging occupational risks and their prevention, as well as giving a long term perspective through the expert forecasts and bringing together links to other useful sources of information. Topics include nanotechnology, absenteeism, hearing loss, noise exposure, pace of work and working time.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Fishing safety   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/sector/fisheries
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work fishing sector information covers a wide range of topics. Also includes a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section, links and guidance. There is also a step-by-step guide to assessing and preventing risks on board fishing vessels.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Health and safety campaigning    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/campaigns
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Health and safety campaigning information on effective ways to raise awareness about occupational safety and health whether at European, national or workplace level. Ideas to change people's behaviour. Factsheet 17 and Report 102 are the main general advice and guidance.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Healthcare sector    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/sector/healthcare
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work guide to occupational health and safety advice for those working in the Healthcare sector. Covers all the main risks facing health care workers from musculoskeletal problems, chemicals, gases etc to accidents at work.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Musculoskeletal disorders    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/topics/msd
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work musculoskeletal disorders section contains reports and publications, information resources including case studies.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Musculoskeletal Disorders   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/topics/msds
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work information resources on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), includes Newsletters, Fact Sheets, Agency Reports, Conference proceedings and the main European Commission Directives relevant to preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders. Links to the European Member States national information resources. Also links to more information about the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and European Trade Union Technical Bureau for Health and Safety (TUTB) campaign against MSD.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Noise   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/topics/noise
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website on action to be taken to prevent workers from occupational noise. There are two parts to the site - information for workplaces (good practice) and information on programmes and policies. Good practice information is for those acting to reduce the risk of injury and ill-health in the workplace. Before good practice information is applied, an assessment of the hazards and risks present in the workplace should be carried out and reference made to relevant national legislation.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: OSH Management   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/topics/business/performance
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work occupational health and safety (OSH) management advice. Whether your enterprise is a small or a large company, implementing an efficient OSH management can enhance your productivity. Managing risk is a key element of OSH. If you prevent and control risks effectively many of the business benefits will follow. See the range of advice and guidance.

European Agency for Health and Safety at Work: OSH Monitoring Systems   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/reports/406
European Agency for Health and Safety at Work Report 406: A review and analysis of a selection of OSH monitoring systems brings together a selection of occupational safety and health (OSH) monitoring systems currently used in the European Member States. It highlights interesting elements in the monitoring systems and points out shortcomings. In addition the report makes suggestions about the content of a possible OSH monitoring system at European level. And of course takes you to other countries in Europe.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Press Releases   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/news/news
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Press Releases which are published on a regular basis gives details of the latest news from the Agency.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Start Young-Stay Safe    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/topics/osheducation
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Start Young - Stay Safe web feature to support the integration of health and safety into education and training at all levels. Statistics have revealed that younger workers have a 40 % higher risk to suffer a work-related accident as compared with other workers. Integrating or 'mainstreaming' OSH into education forms a key part of developing a preventive culture by teaching children and young adults to live and work safely. Includes: findings from a wide range of national experiences showing how OSH has been integrated into different levels of education; awareness-raising campaigns and conclusions from the ensuing debates and discussion; the proceedings of a seminar on learning about OSH, links with information on integrating OSH into education in Member States, Europe and beyond and more.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Statistics        SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/statistics
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work sources of statistical information, surveys and other related information from European Member States, some other countries, Australia, Canada, USA, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway. Also information from Eurostat - the European Statistical Office.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Stop that Noise - 2005 European Week for Safety and Health at Work   SPAIN
http://ew2005.osha.europa.eu
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work 2005 European Week for Safety and Health at Work will focus on the issue of noise at work, under the slogan, 'Stop that noise!', with the tagline, 'Noise at work - it can cost you more than your hearing'. The campaign is backed by all Member States, candidate and EFTA countries, the Luxembourg and United Kingdom EU Presidencies, the European Commission and Parliament, trade unions and employers' federations. Gives details of the programme, publications and web features.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Stress    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/topics/stress
The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work provides up-to-date information on good safety and health practice with regard to stress at work. Publications and information resources on risk assessment, case studies, prevention, training, treatment and policy are included.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Stress    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/factsheets
The European Agency for Safety and Health and Work web site gives a number documents under stress, bullying, violence at work and related topics.

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Women's Health and Safety   SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/good_practice/person/gender
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work website on gender and occupational safety and health. Information on particular hazards faced by working women, research into workplace gender topics and details of strategies being developed.

European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work 2006: Young people   SPAIN
http://ew2006.osha.europa.eu
European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work 2006: Young people campaign shows that with the wrong start: young workers have 50% more work accidents than older workers. Their incidence rate of work accidents is going up. The consequence is the tragedy of young lives ruined. The site prevention measures include: risk awareness education for children; health and safety in vocational and professional training; taking account of young people's lack of physical and mental maturity at work; training at work and supervision. The Right Start: The campaign is promoting risk awareness in children and young people; the preparation of young people for the health and safety aspects of working life; quality work for youngsters- safe and healthy workplaces and practices; supporting networking and information exchange among stakeholders, supporting the European Youth Pact for employment and education and training. Start planning now for the European Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Campaign 2006 - young people - everyone is invited to take part and carryout activities in this decentralised campaign across Europe. Start planning now! It will include a Week of activity across Europe in October 2006 (23-27 October, week 43).This web page will be developed with resources, information and news about the campaign as it develops.

European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work 2006: Young worker safety and health   SPAIN
http://ew2006.osha.europa.eu/risq
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work them for the European week 2006 is aimed at Young people at work, or about to enter the working environment. The Discover the Safe Start campaign is dedicated to young people to make sure you have a safe and healthy start in your working life, and that risk awareness and risk prevention are promoted in enterprises, schools and colleges, and the wider education community. It has information about rights and responsibilities, questions to ask the boss plus online quizzes, animations, video links and ideas on how to make a safe and healthy start at work. There are sections on hazards and risks, ten tips on how to work safely and links to resources around Europe and beyond. 

European Commission's Senior Labour Inspectorate Committee (SLIC)    SPAIN
http://osha.europa.eu/en/good_practice/sector/construction
The European Commission's Senior Labour Inspectorate Committee (SLIC) Construction Safety campaign 2003 contains checklists, guidance and advice.

Inspección de Trabajo y Seguridad Social Labour Inspectorate   SPAIN
www.mtas.es/itss
Inspección de Trabajo y Seguridad Social Labour Inspectorate website gives details of the activities, guidance and advice.

Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo   SPAIN
www.mtas.es/insht/en/index_en.htm
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo (INSHT) web site in English and Spanish has information on documentation. regulations, organisations. training, statistics, studies and research, laboratories and quality control and links of interest.

Workingonsafety.net   SPAIN
www.workingonsafety.net
WORKINGONSAFETY.NET is a worldwide network of decision-makers, researchers and professionals responsible for the prevention of accidents and trauma at work. Only a few people are dealing with the same special problem as you in your own country. But all over the world people are facing challenges that require new methods. Good practice is often the result of communicating success and failures with others. Sharing competences, conferences and other information across the traditional borders is the main objective.

SRI LANKA

The Employers' Federation of Ceylon    SRI LANKA
www.empfed.lk/health.htm
The Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC) is a collaborating Centre for the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Centre. EFC is active in occupational safety and health.

SWEDEN

Environmental Technology and Work Science and the Royal Institute of Technology Library      SWEDEN
www.ima.kth.se/im/envsite/envsite.htm
Environmental sites on the Internet - excellent starting updated regularly by the Environmental Technology and Work Science and the Royal Institute of Technology Library.   

Ministry of the Environment, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Swedish National Chemicals Inspectorate     SWEDEN
www.kemi.se/templates/Page____3147.aspx
Ministry of the Environment, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Swedish National Chemicals Inspectorate environmental information: legislation, guidance, press releases, library and related links. Also contains the full text journal Swedenvironment.

National Testing and Research Institute SP        SWEDEN
www.sp.se
Fire, energy, building and materials technology, chemical analysis from the National testing and Research Institute SP which develops and transfers technology for improving competitiveness and quality in industry and for safety, conservation of resources and a good environment.

Swedish Association for the Electro-sensitive (FEB)   SWEDEN
www.feb.se/index_int.htm
Swedish Association for the Electro-sensitive (FEB) has information, publications, articles, references and links to other related web sites.

Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate   KEMI   Nanotechnology   SWEDEN
www.kemi.se/upload/Trycksaker/Pdf/Rapporter/Rapport6_07_Nanoteknik.pdf
Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate - KEMI has produced a report Nanotechnology - large risks with tiny particles? released on 31 October 2007 that warns firms developing nanotechnologies that they must take a precautionary approach to the sector to prevent environment and health risks. 'Companies should apply special precautions in the development and use of nanomaterials,' Kemi said, because of the 'rapid development in this area and the great lack of knowledge about risks.' Though the sector is covered by legislation, Kemi said in many cases nanomaterials used in finished products will fall through the chemical safety assessment net being introduced in the EU's new Reach chemical policy. Governments will need to 'complement the EU regulatory framework for nanomaterials,' including on the way companies must test for health and environmental effects, it said. Kemi proposes to hold a conference during Sweden's EU presidency in 2009 on how nanotechnology should be dealt with by legislation. Ethel Forsberg, director-general of Kemi, said: 'The combination of the rapid development in the area of nanotechnology and the lack of knowledge concerning the risks to humans and the environment is worrying. A strategy for nanotechnology, which includes research on health and environmental risks, needs to be devised without delay.' The report is in Swedish but has an English summary. Kemi news release and report (pdf).

Swedish Council for Social Research and the Swedish Council for Work Life Research   SWEDEN
www.fas.forskning.se
The Council was established in 2001 through a merger of the Swedish Council for Social Research and the Swedish Council for Work Life Research. Its objectives are to promote the accumulation of knowledge in matters relating to working life and the understanding of social conditions and processes through: promotion and support of basic and applied research; identification of important research needs; dialogue, dissemination of information and transfer of knowledge; promotion of cooperation between researchers both nationally and internationally, particularly in EU programmes.

Swedish Work Environment Authority   SWEDEN
www.av.se/inenglish
Swedish Work Environment Authority site contains information on legislation, statistics, publications, news, topics and links.

Swedish Work Environment Authority   SWEDEN
www.av.se/inenglish/statistics
Swedish Work Environment Authority statistics collection.

SWITZERLAND

Braintrack     SWITZERLAND
http://www.braintrack.com
Universities worldwide, listed country by country. Useful for finding those offering occupational health, safety and environment training.

Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety IFCS      SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/ifcs
Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety IFCS is concerned with chemical safety issues and has information about national focal points, meetings including regional meetings. It also has links to other worldwide organisations in industry and non governmental organisations.

International Association of Labour Inspection       SWITZERLAND
www.iali-aiit.org
International Association of Labour Inspection is a non-governmental international organisation recognised by the International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1972 in order to provide a professional forum for the exchange of information and experience about the work of Labour inspection and to promote closer cooperation between authorities and institutions concerned with such work. Disseminates information through its congress, symposia and workshops in collaboration with the national government of the country in which they take place.

International Labour Organisation ILO     SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org
International Labour Organisation site contains the Conventions and Recommendations which are continually being developed. For the full text of these go to the above web site then click onto the International Labour Standards heading then go to the Conventions and Recommendations or look at the list.

International Labour Organisation ILO: Drugs and Alcohol at Work           SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/publicat/iloshcat/drugalco.htm
International Labour Organisation - Drugs and Alcohol at Work catalogue of publications give details of relevant publications, guidance, reports, working papers and links to other sources.

International Labour Organisation ILO: Drugs and Alcohol at Work           SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/drug/index.htm
International Labour Organisation - Drugs and Alcohol at Work Abuse Prevention Programmes gives details of the key issues in developing policies and programmes to address the problem.

International Labour Office ILO: Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems ILO-OSH 2001    SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/support/publ/online.htm
International Labour Office ILO: Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems that you can read it under the heading occupational safety and health scroll down on the list and order it or otherwise purchase it online at www.ilo.org/publns or from Publications Bureau, ILO, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland

International Labour Organisation ILO: LEGOSH     SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/legosh/index.htm
International Labour Organisation CIS Database of legislative texts on OSH - LEGOSH. The Database of Legislative Texts on Occupational Safety and Health (LEGOSH) that is presented here consists of references to more than 3500 (as of 2001) laws, regulations and international legal instruments dealing with OSH matters in approximately 140 countries and international organizations. References to the ILO's OSH-related Conventions are of course also included.
These legal texts are classified according to two main criteria:

• Jurisdiction (country, lower-level jurisdiction [state, province, etc.] or international organization)
• Subject categories

The database is presented in static HTML files. The Index lists countries, provinces and international organizations, with hyperlinks to further (country, province, organization) index files. In these second level indexes, individual titles are organized by subject category and linked to their description. In addition, within the scope of a country with lower-level jurisdictions, the subject category lists of these jurisdictions and federal legislation are interlinked.

Within each subject category, further sorting is chronological, with the most recent legal texts listed first. Titles in bold face are the major texts (laws, decrees etc.), while those printed with normal lettering are subsidiary pieces of legislation. Useful starting point for those seeking legislation in other countries.

International Labour Organisation ILO: World Day Against Child Labour   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/ipec/wdacl/2007
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), especially through its International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC), is now working with international agricultural organizations on the elimination of child labour in agriculture, especially hazardous child labour.

International Labour Organisation Health and Safety Centre ILO/CIS     SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/cis
International Labour Organisation Health and Safety Centre CIS lists CIS products and services, useful addresses of CIS national and collaborating centres world wide. There are also various Occupational Safety and Health Resources.

International Labour Organisation: Safework - Stress at work     SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/stress/index.htm
International Labour Organisation's InFocus Programme on Safety and Health at Work including Safework's Stress at work guidance.

International Labour Organisation SafeWork : Violence At Work     SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/violence/index.htm
The International Labour Organisation SafeWork programme provides information on good safety and health practice with regard to violence at work.

International Labour Organisation SafeWork:  SOLVE   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/safework/solve
The International Labour Organisation SafeWork SOLVE is an interactive educational programme designed to assist in the development of policy and action to address psychosocial issues at the workplace. Stress, alcohol and drugs, violence (both physical and psychological), HIV/AIDS and tobacco all lead to health-related problems for the worker and lower productivity for the enterprise or organization. Taken together they represent a major cause of accidents, fatal injuries, disease and absenteeism at work in both industrialized and developing countries. SOLVE focuses on prevention in translating concepts into policies and policies into action at the national and enterprise levels.

International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF)   SWITZERLAND
www.imfmetal.org
International Metalworkers' Federation (IMF) represents the collective interests of 25 million metalworkers in more than 200 unions in 100 countries. The IMF is a federation of national unions - a union of unions - in the metal industry at world level. The IMF head office is in Geneva, Switzerland, where worldwide activities are coordinated with a network of regional offices. Web site give details of publications, education, events and links.

International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centres      CIS       SWITZERLAND
www.ciscentres.org
International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centres (CIS) and its National and Collaborating Centres which are located all over the world. The goal of this Network is to help its members and the rest of the world to find information from the participating countries on subjects related to occupational safety and health (OSH). The CIS Centres Information Network can be accessed in three languages (English, French and Spanish).

International Programme on Chemical Safety IPCS      SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/ipcs
International Programme on Chemical Safety programme of three co-operating organisations, UNEP, ILO and WHO implementing activities relating to chemical safety. The main role of International Programme on Chemical Safety is to establish the scientific basis for the safe use of chemicals and to strengthen national capabilities and capacities for chemical safety. Links to other information.

International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) INCHEM   SWITZERLAND
www.inchem.org
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) IPCS INCHEM resources are produced through cooperation between the two organisations. IPCS INCHEM directly responds to one of the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS) priority actions to consolidate current, internationally peer-reviewed chemical safety-related publications and database records from international bodies, for public access. IPCS INCHEM offers quick and easy electronic access to thousands of searchable full-text documents on chemical risks and the sound management of chemicals, environmental health criteria, health and safety guides, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) summaries and evaluations and also the International Chemical Cards (ICSCs).

International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour: IPEC    SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/childlabour
Child trafficking is one of the worst forms of child labour. International Labour Office ILO efforts through International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour: IPEC to tackle child trafficking and provide a healthier, safer world for children everywhere. June 12 2003 is World Day against Child Labour. Site contains details of the programme, links and diary of events.

Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals IOMC   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/iomc
Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals consists of a number of major organisations such as the UNEP, FAI, ILO, WHO, UNIDO, UNITAR and OECD committed to improving knowledge about chemicals. There are also links to all the major organisations sites and information.

International Standards Organisation      SWITZERLAND
www.iso.ch/
International Standards Organisation useful for checking for latest standards information. Gives details of the membership, how standards are made, and the Catalogue of ISO standards.

IRPTC   SWITZERLAND
www.chem.unep.ch/irptc/irptc/databank.html
UNEP Chemicals is the centre for all chemicals-related activities of the United Nations Environment Programme. The goal is to make the world a safer place from toxic chemicals. UNEP do this by helping governments take needed global actions for the sound management of chemicals, by promoting the exchange of information on chemicals, and by helping to build the capacities of countries around the world to use chemicals safely. The IRPTC database and information is in this collection.

National Occupational Health and Safety      SWITZERLAND
www.osha-focalpoint.ch
National Occupational Health and Safety site contains a wealth of information including an overview of the occupational health and safety regulatory system in Switzerland, provides access to up-to-date national OSH information on legislation and regulations, good practice solutions to workplace safety problems, research, statistics, training and other fields.

Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems ILO-OSH 2001   SWITZERLAND
www.ilo.org/public/english/support/publ/online.htm
International Labour Office ILO: Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems that you can read it under the heading occupational safety and health scroll down on the list and order it or otherwise purchase it online at www.ilo.org/publns or from Publications Bureau, ILO, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland. It is available on the web in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, Georgian, German, Russian and Spanish.

Swiss Institute of Safety & Security   SWITZERLAND
www.swissi.ch
Swiss Institute of Safety & Security for risk management and corporate safety and security, works hand in hand with the business world, insurance companies and the authorities for the purpose of loss prevention. The objective is to promote safety and security, fire and explosion protection, process safety, occupational safety, environmental protection, intruder protection) in industrial, commercial and service sector operations in all fields of business. The Swiss Institute cooperates closely with various research bodies and trade and professional organizations, and constantly exchanges information with numerous international safety and security organizations.

United Nations    SWITZERLAND
www.unep.org
Access to other United Nations' environment sites and links to a wide range of other sites around the world.

United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS)   SWITZERLAND
www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm
United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling (GHS) gives details of publications, bodies and committees e.g. ECOSOC and links.

United Nations Environment Programme: Chemicals    SWITZERLAND
www.chem.unep.ch/irptc/iguide/coverpg.html
United Nations Environment Programme Internet Guide finding information on chemicals.

World Health Organisation     SWITZERLAND
www.who.ch
World Health Organisation provides information on the organization's programme, reports, statistical information, publications, and health advice.

World Health Organization WHO: Air Quality and Health    SWITZERLAND
www.euro.who.int/air
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe on air quality and health. Contains details of scientific evidence, publications, news and events and related links.

World Health Organization WHO: Avian influenza   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en
World Health Organisation avian influenza guidance, advice, assessment of risk to human health, frequently asked questions, factsheet and information on pandemic preparation.

World Health Organisation WHO: Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)  SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/peh-emf/en
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Globalisation of trade and the rapidly expanding use of electrical devices have focused attention on the large differences existing in standards limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Disparities in EMF standards around the world have arisen from different interpretations of the scientific data that underlie all of the standards and from different philosophies for public health standards development. Differences in EMF exposure guidelines might also reflect, in part, deficiencies in communications among scientists between different regions. Large disparities in international guidelines can increase public anxiety about increasing EMF exposures from the introduction of new technologies. This web site contains details of the International EMF Project, The EMF Research Database, health topics, research tools, standards, publications and other information sources. In November 1998, WHO commenced a process of harmonization of EMF standards worldwide. Over 54 countries and 8 international organizations are involved in the International EMF Project.

World Health Organisation WHO: GOHNET (Global Occupational Health Network) Newsletter   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/entity/occupational_health/publications/newsletter
World Health Organisation GOHNET (Global Occupational Health Network) newsletter contains a wide range of topics. The archives of the newsletter are also included on the site.

World Health Organisation WHO: Health Knowledge Management   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/kms/en
World Health Organisation web site on health knowledge management is a set of principles, tools and practices that enable people to create knowledge, and to share, translate and apply what they know to create value and improve effectiveness. Many of the solutions to health problems of the poor exist, but are not applied. This is called the "know-do" gap - the gap between what is known and what is done in practice. The Global WHO Knowledge Management team aims to bridge the know-do gap in global health by fostering an environment that encourages the creation, sharing, and effective application of knowledge to improve health.

World Health Organization WHO: Ionising Radiation   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/en
World Health Organization WHO includes information about the WHO Ionizing Radiation Programme and a range of information resources about ionizing radiation, environmental radiation, radiation accidents and emergencies and ongoing research.

World Health Organisation WHO: SARS infection    SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/csr/sars/casedefinition/en
World Health Organisation (WHO) website describes the epidemiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS, monitors the magnitude and the spread of this disease, in order to provide advice on prevention and control. The case definitions for global surveillance are subject to limitations because of the rapidly evolving nature of this illness. They are based on current understanding of the clinical features of SARS and the available epidemiological data, and may be revised as new information accumulates. Summarises what is currently known about the clinical features of SARS. Countries may need to adapt case definitions depending on their own disease situation. Retrospective surveillance is not expected.

World Health Organisation WHO: SARS symptoms and Q&A   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/csr/sars/sarsfaq/en
World Health Organisation (WHO) website describes the symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS and gives questions and answers.

World Health Organisation WHO: Violence in the health sector   SWITZERLAND
www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/injury/work9/en
World Health Organisation (WHO) website on violence at work. The enormous cost of workplace violence for the individual, the workplace and the community at large is becoming more and more apparent. Recent information shows that the current knowledge is only the tip of the iceberg. While workplace violence affects practically all sectors and all categories of workers, the health sector is at major risk: more than half of all workers in this sector may have experienced violent incidents at some point. Ambulance and pre-hospital emergency staff are reported to be at greatest risk, nurses are three times more likely, on average, to experience violence in the workplace than other occupational groups. Since the large majority of the health workforce is female, the gender dimension of the problem is very evident. The International Labour Office (ILO), the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Public Services International (PSI) launched in 2000 a joint programme in order to develop sound policies and practical approaches for the prevention and elimination of violence in the health sector. The "Framework Guidelines for Addressing Workplace Violence in the Health Sector" are intended to support all those responsible for safety in the workplace, be it governments, employers, workers, trade unions, professional bodies or members of the public. The tool will guide you through the complexity of issues to be considered when developing anti-violence policies and strategies for all work-settings in the health sector. These can be adapted to meet local and national needs and constraints.

World Standards Services Network (WSSN)   SWITZERLAND
www.wssn.net/WSSN
World Standards Services Network (WSSN), is a network of publicly accessible World Wide Web servers of standards organizations around the world. Through the Web sites of its members, WSSN provides information on international, regional and national standardization and related activities and services. Direct links from the WSSN site are provided to the Web sites of: International Organization for Standardization - ISO; International Electrotechnical Commission - IEC; International Telecommunication Union - ITU; International standardizing bodies; Regional standardizing bodies; National members of ISO and IEC; Other international/regional organizations with related activities; Alphabetical list of Web sites in WSSN and Geographical list of Web sites in WSSN.

THAILAND

National Institute for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment   NICE   THAILAND
www.oshthai.org
National Institute for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment NICE, Thailand. Details of the organisation and its activities which is also the International Labour Office Health and Safety National Centre.

TUNISIA

Institute for Health and Safety in the Workplace ISST   TUNISIA
www.isst.nat.tn
The Tunisian Institute for Health and Safety in the Workplace contains details on medical and technical assistance available from the Institute, the Laboratories, research and studies being undertaken, training and information. Available in both English and French. The Institute is also the Tunisian National Centre for the International Labour Office Health and Safety Information Centres network.

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