The ILO studied 25 countries and found that two-thirds of all legal provisions on workplace violence and harassment are contained in OSH legislation and regulations. Credit: Shutterstock.

The ILO’s report says that more than one in five people in employment has experienced violence and harassment at work.

OSH measures are said to be key in tackling the root causes of violence and harassment at work by addressing underlying risks such as working conditions that produce high stress levels or factors related to specific tasks, such as working alone.

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The ILO studied 25 countries and found that two-thirds of all legal provisions on workplace violence and harassment are contained in OSH legislation and regulations.

OSH policies were found to be more detailed in outlining preventative strategies and defining the responsibilities of employers and workers when compared to other regulatory approaches.

The report found that provisions on harassment and violence were mainly embedded in laws governing OSH in the Americas, Europe and Central Asia. In Asia Pacific and the Middle East, focus was given to preventing sexual harassment through targeted legal frameworks. Policies in Bangladesh were found to mainly address sexual harassment.

The news comes shortly after more than 30 brands and retailers pledged a yearly contribution of 0.019% of their respective RMG export volume from Bangladesh to support the Employment Injury Scheme, which promises Bangladesh workers financial protection against workplace injuries and fatalities.

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The ILO’s report says that practical tools, training programmes and guidelines tailored to enterprises and workplaces can help put violence and harassment policies into practice. The report adds that these tools explain the steps needed to implement interventions to tackle violence and harassment and help employers carry out workplace risk assessments.

Earlier this month (11 January) global stakeholders signed a two-year memorandum of cooperation to improve working conditions and eradicate forced labour in Uzbekistan’s cotton and textile production.