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encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety international labour organization skip to main content english español français advancing social justice promoting decent work ilo is a specialized agency of the united nations menu search search english main menu close english español français primary navigation about topics countries research data standards partnerships more search main menu close more secondary navigation newsroom meetings and events international labour conference governing body industries and sectors ilo director general bureau for employers activities bureau for workers activities ilostat ilo live ilo reform photos contact us search search research and publications online edition encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety the new encyclopaedia website is a cutting edge global knowledge platform for sharing occupational safety and health osh information and good practices this online multidisciplinary book of facts and knowledge presents the general user with a panoramic view of the field the encyclopaedia was written and compiled by world class researchers and industry experts it is the most comprehensive reference source on the subject and one of the flagship and widely respected publications of the ilo facebook x linkedin publication details date 20 february 2012 content also available in español français the encyclopaedia has evolved in 2012 into an online knowledge sharing resource with a user friendly interface and a powerful search engine new arrangements for the continuing update and extension of the content are currently being established this transformation is meant to enable quick and easy access to the most relevant information on the safety and health at work topics and make existing content in other languages widely available to users around the world a portal to worldwide information the encyclopaedia website is a valuable tool for academia journalists and the general public anyone interested in obtaining data and other information about safety and health at work it is used by health and safety professionals students and policy makers alike the encyclopaedia has been designed to provide a wide knowledge base on osh in an understandable manner that will at the same time be considered rigorous by professionals in relevant fields medicine physics chemistry engineering psychology law management communication etc sufficient depth and breadth of coverage allows readers in one area to appreciate and be stimulated by the ideas and approaches of other disciplines in osh the descriptions of hazard recognition and control are as straightforward as possible with minimum of jargon the encyclopaedia has been developed with a pragmatic approach in parts and chapters which correspond to the various disciplines that comprise osh new chapters and articles will be featured from 2013 in addition the encyclopaedia is also connected to a wide variety of ilo and third party health and safety information resources such as standards and regulations databases online periodicals and institutional websites overall structure i the body x industries based on biological resources ii health care xi industries based on natural resources iii management and policy xii chemical industries iv tools and approaches xiii manufacturing industries v psychosocial and organizational factors xiv textiles and apparel industries vi general hazards xv transport industries vii the environment xvi construction viii accidents and safety management xvii services and trade ix chemicals xviii guides over the years several thousand internationally recognized experts from around the world contributed as writers and reviewers of the encyclopaedia the specialists have been drawn from virtually all the major institutions organizations and networks thus ensuring that international perspectives are promoted problems and solutions vary around the globe and it made good sense to seek out the expertise of those with a direct understanding of the issues for those using the encyclopaedia for the first time two tutorials have been prepared to provide a tour of the site content and various features available as well as an introduction to navigating the pages offering additional resources for each chapter an faq section answers a variety of basic questions about how to use the site and its resources the encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety has a long and honourable history having had four editions in 1930 1971 1983 and 1998 the fourth edition was published in four volumes under the editorship of prof jeanne stellman who also led the development of the online edition additional details references doi n a related content cisdoc archived bibliographic database cisdoc archived bibliographic database 15 october 2026 occupational safety and health thesaurus occupational safety and health thesaurus 15 october 2026 occupational safety and health glossary occupational safety and health glossary publication 1 january 1993 ilo who international chemical safety cards icscs icsc database ilo who international chemical safety cards icscs other 7 april 2025 international hazard datasheets on occupations hdo international hazard datasheets on occupations hdo 15 october 2026 why does the world need a new on line edition of the encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety why does the world need a new on line edition of the encyclopaedia of occupational health and safety 1 january 2008 advancing social justice promoting decent work ilo is a specialized agency of the united nations international labour organization 4 route des morillons ch 1211 geneva 22 switzerland contacts and integrity hotline follow us on instagram facebook linkedin youtube flickr tiktok bluesky subscribe to our global newsletter 1996 2026 international labour organization ilo rights and permissions disclaimer privacy policy accessibility statement fraud alert ilo integrity hotline back to top