Occupational Safety and Health within Sustainable Sourcing Policies of Multinational Enterprises: Summary of Research Findings Focusing on Agriculture and Textile
Year of Publication
2018
This brief focuses on filling existing gaps in knowledge related to drivers and constraints for occupational safety and health (OSH) in Global Supply Chains (GSCs).
Source:
International Labour Organization
Author(s):
Lou Tessier
Alice Faudot-Miguet and Anna Buxaderas Rierola
Geography:
Global
Type:
Strategy
Purpose of Measurement:
Monitoring and Evaluation
Impact theme(s):
Material Flows, Livelihoods
This brief focuses on filling existing gaps in knowledge related to drivers and constraints for occupational safety and health (OSH) in Global Supply Chains (GSCs). It first introduces the key elements for OSH improvement within sustainable sourcing policies of multi-national enterprises. The second section, focuses in on the OSH provisions of selected private compliance initiatives and their verification mechanisms. Finally, the brief provides insights on challenges and opportunities for action along with further research.