This report focuses on the management of violence and harassment through measures on occupational safety and health (OSH). It examines the concept of violence and harassment at workplace as well as influencing interrelated factors. It also focuses on the OSH regulatory frameworks, which include both ILO and regional instruments and national regulations. It specifically looks at workplace inspections and the role of collective agreements. The report suggests ways to address the problem through design and implementation of workplace policy and risk management process, to help assess risks associated with violence and harassment. It concludes with a number of suggestions for actors involved in violence and harassment at work like governments, labour inspectorates, employers and workers.
This year’s 107th International Labour Conference (ILC) will tackle violence and harassment against women and men in the world of work. While workplace violence can differ depending on a country’s development level, the most common forms occur everywhere. Also there are is an ILO flagship programme called The Better Work Programme with an example from Bangladesh.