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Interobserver variations in diagnosing asbestosis according to the ILO classification.

Inhalation of asbestos fibres leads to asbestosis of the pleura and the lung, with possible progression to lung cancer and malignant pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma. Asbestosis remains difficult to diagnose, especially in its early stages. The most important role in its diagnosis is that of chest radiographs. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to address interobserver variations in in...

Ergonomics and occupational safety and health: an ILO perspective.

The ILO has a mandate to protect workers against sickness, diseases and injuries due to workplace hazards and risks including ergonomic and work organization risk factors. One of the main functions for the ILO is to develop international standards related to labour and work. ILO standards have exerted considerable influence on the laws and regulations of member States. The ILO standards take th...

Participation and voting outcomes in committees: Evidence from the ILO

Although many international organisation are formally built on the principle of „one country―one vote“, a lack of representativeness in decision-making may give a subgroup of members disproportionate influence on the organisation’s policies. Using data on participation and voting in 51 decision-making committees of the International Labour Organization (ILO), we do find a bias in voting outcome...

ILO New publication : Working time – Its impact on safety and health