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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

E. Employer responsibility under OSHA:

1. Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply
with OSHA standards

2. Provide training required by OSHA

3. Keep records of injuries and illnesses

4. Provide medical exams when required

5. Do not discriminate

6. Provide and pay for PPE

International labor organization (ILO) :

Established in 1919, the International Labor Organization (ILO) is
the United Nations (UN) specialized agency that deals with the world of

work. At the core of its remit, ILO is responsible for drawing up and
overseeing international labor standards and assisting member states to
ratify and implement those standards.

These standards include the fundamental principles and rights at

work, namely, freedom from forced and child labor and discrimination,
freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining. The ‘Decent
Work Agenda’ is central to the ILO’s operations. Work is central to
people’s wellbeing. In addition to providing income, the Decent Work
Agenda promotes the idea that work can pave the way for broader social

and economic advancement, strengthening individuals, their families
and communities.

ILO’s mandate is organized around four interrelated and mutually
reinforcing strategic objectives to achieve the Decent Work Agenda.

These are:

 Creating jobs

 Guaranteeing rights at work

 Extending social protection,

 Promoting social dialogue.

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