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An introduction to the ILO Programme on

Labour Organization, Office for the Caribbean

An introduction to the

Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment in the Caribbean, 2011 ,

by Dr. Alan Le Serve, Lead Consultant

The Programme - Key points

• Introduction – Caribbean network and programme support

The Programme Key points

Introduction Caribbean network and programme support staff

• The OSHE programme
• OSHE information and the ILO Caribbean Office website

and examples

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t i l h i i t d i t Industrial hygiene equipment and requirements

• Training and material development on OSHE
• Group/plenary discussions

Group/plenary discussions

• Outline plans and consensus for 2011

OSHE Programme 2011

Outcomes Outcomes

• Strengthen the capacity of tripartite stakeholders in the

i t d l d i l t OSHE t region to develop and implement OSHE programmes at national and enterprise level

• Contribute to national decent work country programmes
• Contribute to national decent work country programmes
• Contribute to environmental sustainability of small

developing states developing states

• Strengthen the links between decent working conditions and

successful business

OSHE Programme 2011

Background

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d t i i i th i i 2009

Background

Based on two missions in the region in 2009 Meeting needs of Tripartite Stakeholders High-level support in the region (MOL and ILO) High level support in Geneva

High-level support in Geneva

High-level support for new approach

OSHE Programme 2011

Key points Key points

• Short limited time (up to December 2011)
• Short, limited time (up to December 2011)
• Limited budget – targeted and cost effective actions

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• No CTA based in region but “virtual” office – cost

savings for project activities

• Establishment/strengthening of OSHE network using

regional expertise

• Using network for activities with full ILO

reporting procedures

OSHE Programme 2011

reporting procedures

Beneficiaries

MOL

t i i f t/ d i i d IH

Beneficiaries

MOLs – training on enforcement/advisory services and IH

equipment

Employers’ organizations (CEC and affiliates) Workers’ organizations/trade unions (CCL and affiliates) Labour colleges Academic institutions involved in OSHE Business schools and others

OSHE Programme 2011

Types of action Types of action

Assisting with: Policy development and implementation at national/enterprise Assisting with:

levels.

Support existing tripartite/bipartite OSHE bodies Promoting ratification of ILO OSHE related standards Training, promotion, advocacy and awareness-raising amongst

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all stakeholders

Development of training material

OSHE Programme 2011

Development of training material

An overview in relation

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to other countries

Countries: Vietnam, Nigeria, Bangladesh Sectors Hazards

OSHE Programme 2011

Here lies a problem – Not just in the Caribbean but everywhere?

• Most stakeholders have little awareness of the

link between OSHE/CSR and productivity

• Even if they do, they often don’t know what to

do to improve the situation at the workplace do to improve the situation at the workplace

• They need information

OSHE Programme 2011

How do workers and employers get the OSHE information? How do we the OSHE information? How do we breach the wall?

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MOL, DOL, IOSH, UWI, CAREC, ILO, PAHO

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OSHE Programme 2011

How do workers and employers get the information? How do we breach the wall? information? How do we breach the wall?

Workers and Workers and Employers Employers

Training courses

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MOL, DOL, IOSH, UWI, CAREC, ILO, PAHO

Media (TV, radio etc)

OSHE Programme 2011

Leaflets, pamphlets, etc

Welcome

OSHE Programme 2011

to the Caribbean OSHE Network (COSHE)