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Offer support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and the informal economy
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are important contributors to national economies worldwide. However, they tend to have higher rates of occupational accidents and diseases, owing primarily to human and financial resource deficits, lack of awareness on OSH matters and difficulties in access to external support and training. In addition to the serious ethical concerns raised by human suffering, the impact of occupational accidents and diseases affects productivity and economic growth.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- ILO: Improving Safety and Health in Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: An overview of initiatives and delivery mechanisms (2020)
- ILO: Safety and health in micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises: A collection of five case studies (2020)
- ILO: Work Improvements in Small Enterprises programme (WISE+) (2009)
- ILO: Work Improvement in Neighbourhood Development (WIND) (2005)
- ILO: Work Improvement for Safe Home (WISH): Action manual for improving safety, health and working conditions of home workers (2006)