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Proteger la salud de los trabajadores contra los riesgos debidos a la contaminacisn del aire en el lugar de trabajo y prevenir la contaminacisn del medio ambiente de trabajo son finalidades que deberman perseguir cuantos se interesan por la concepcisn, la organizacisn y la ejecucisn del trabajo y quienes se ocupan de proteger la salud de los trabajadores. Los principios establecidos en este Repertorio de recomendaciones practicas, que fue adoptado en una Reunisn de Expertos organizada por la OIT con la participacisn de la OMS, tienen por objeto estimular y orientar a gobiernos, empleadores y trabajadores. Deben considerarse como objetivos que pueden alcanzarse en etapas sucesivas en los distintos pamses y empresas, segzn las circunstancias y posibilidades locales. El Repertorio esta redactado con suficiente flexibilidad para que pueda adaptarse a la evolucisn tecnslogica. La definicisn de los tirminos utilizados en el texto figura en un detallado glosario.

Fondee sur les experiences menees dans divers pays africains d'expression francaise, souvent en cooperation avec le BIT, ainsi que sur des projets finances par l'Office danois pour l'aide au developpement (DANIDA), cette etude fait le point des nouvelles orientations des politiques de l'emploi et de la formation, des difficultes rencontrees dans l'effort fait pour rapprocher les systemes de formation et le monde du travail, des resultats obtenus et des perspectives d'amelioration.

This report is the outcome of a research study initiated and financed by the ILO with the aim of better understanding Pakistani women entrepreneurs and their problems. It offers a portrayal of the specific business environment for women in this country and shows how a complex interplay of different factors has resulted in the disadvantaged status of women in society thus restricting their mobility, economic participation and business activity. The book includes the results of a survey undertaken in the region of 150 women entrepreneurs and follows with a set of recommendations. Narrative stories of 20 selected women entrepreneurs from various economic backgrounds, diverse family set-ups, and different professions are also included.

The meeting defined certain preventive measures based on adopting safe working methods, controlling the working environment and the exposure of workers to mineral and synthetic fibres, and monitoring the health of workers.

Contents: What is a basic needs approach to development all about? by D.P. Ghai On the principles of quantifying and satisfying basic needs by D.P. Ghai and T. Alfthan Some normative aspects of a basic neeeds strategy by E.L.H. Lee Basic needs targets: An illustrative exercise in identification and quantification by A.R. Khan Production planning for basic needs by A.R. Khan

The book is primarily designed for use as teaching material for the training of newly appointed conciliators and as a guide for working conciliators who have not had previous training.

As we enter the new century, a common goal has emerged: the removal or liberalization of restrictions on unsocial hours and the variation of working hours. This book draws together an international team to examine the process.