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Myanmar to Draft First Labour Safety Law
Myanmar
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Shwe Yee Saw Myint, Myanmar Times
2012
An article published in the English language weekly Myanmar Times on the first law on safety and health in workplaces being drafted by the Ministry of Labour of Myanmar in 2013.
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National profile on occupational safety and health Myanmar
Myanmar
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Ministry of Labor, Immigration and Population
A national profile on occupational safety and health in Myanmar, published by the Labor Ministry's factories and general labor laws inspection department, Myanmar.
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Laos' low unemployment rate called into question
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Archived web content
Huaxia
2016
This webpage summarizes Laos' recent low unemployment rate and discussions that have arisen as a result of it.
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Safety, health and well-being of Lao PDR's workers on the rise
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Archived web content
United Nations in Lao PDR
2016
The webpage provides an overview of the safety, health, and wellbeing of workers in Lao PDR.
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List of health facilities signed the agreement for occupational risk scheme with the national social security fund
Cambodia
Guidelines, instruction manuals, handbooks
National Social Security Fund
2018
List of health facilities signed the agreement for occupational risk scheme with the national social security fund shows the name of health facility, ambulance, contact, phone n...
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National Profile on Occupational Safety and Health of Thailand, 2012
Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Arthit Issamo, Occupational Safety and Health Bureau, Department...
2012
The main purpose of this report is to summarize the ongoing OSH situations and statistics, national policy and action plan for OSH development of the country, as well as to faci...
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A Program for Thai Rubber Tappers to Improve the Cost of Occupational Health and Safety
Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sara Arphorn-DOSH, Porntip Chaonasuan-DOSH, Vichai...
2010
The purposes of this research were to determine the cost of occupational health and safety and work-related health problems, accidents, injuries and illnesses in rubber tappers ...
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National profile on occupational safety and health of Thailand, 2015
Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Peeraphat Pornsirilertkit, Occupational Safety and Health Bureau,...
2015
The main purpose of this profile is to summarize the ongoing OSH situations and statistics, national policy and action plan for OSH development of the country, as well as to fac...
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Report on the health status of woman workers in the Cambodian garment industry
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sim, Socheata, Womyn's Agenda for Change
2004
This study provides insight into the health problems faced by women workers and highlights how being a woman worker in a garment factory is dangerous for their health both at pr...
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Illegal Pesticide Trade in Mekong Countries: Case of the Lao PDR
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Chela Vázquez
2013
Reports on the increasing use of pesticides in Lao PDR (van der Wulp 2006; Lao-FAO IPM and FAO Pesticide Risk Reduction Programme 2009, 2011; FAO IPM Vegetable Regional Programm...
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Cambodia, women and work in the garment industry
Cambodia
Advocacy and promotional materials
Makin, Jennifer
2006
Women in Cambodia and elsewhere in Asia are a dynamic but often underrated economic force. Recent gains have included the narrowing of income gaps between women and men and man...
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Fire safety guidelines: A tool to prevent accidents and catastrophic loss of life and property in factories
Cambodia
Issue and policy briefs
Better Factories Cambodia
2013
These guidelines are designed to provide employers, managers, and workers with key information on the severe risks from fires at the workplace, as well as on fire prevention and...
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Cambodia garment and footwear industry: fire and life safety risk profile
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
ECC International
2014
Fatal garment factory fires and the catastrophic collapse in April 2013 of the Rana Plaza Building in Bangladesh highlighted the real risks facing garment and footwear workers,...
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Shop 'til they drop: fainting and malnutrition in garment workers in Cambodia
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
McMullen, Anna, Labour Behind the Label, Community Legal Education Centre
This report investigating the causes of fainting and malnutrition among garment workers in Cambodia. Such triggers are overwork, poor ventilation, heat, lack of water, chemical...
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Recruitment practices and migrant labor conditions in Nestlé’s Thai shrimp supply chain
Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Verite
2015
An assessment of recruitment practices and labor conditions at six sites in Thailand that contribute to fishmeal production in Nestlé's shrimp supply chain. The sites included...
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Sociological analysis of road safety situation in Cambodia
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
De Jong, Marjolein, Brijs, Tom; Brijs, Kris; Sann Socheata; Ol Soveasna
2011
This study explored the conceptual understanding of road crashes as a social issue and the behavioral determinants of motorcycle helmet use in Cambodia. The authors found that...
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Kamako Chhnoeum Program findings from September 1st to October 28th, 2013
Cambodia
Advocacy and promotional materials
International Labor Organization (ILO), Better Factories Cambodia
2013
"The International Labour Organisation’s Better Factories Cambodia program (BFC) launched Kamako Chhnoeum (Outstanding Worker) on September 1, 2013. The system is available for...