The capacities of ILO constituents in formulating and implementing OSH-related policies, programmes and systems are strengthened through technical assistance, including through development cooperation projects.

 Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health 2024-30: ACTION AREA IV. 

4.1. Technical assistance to Member States to support the ratification of the fundamental OSH Conventions and other standards on OSH is provided. 

4.1.1. Targeted assistance provided in preparation for ratification of fundamental OSH Conventions and other OSH standards (through legal gap analysis and addressing reported obstacles to ratification, including those identified by ILO supervisory bodies).

 4.2. Technical assistance to constituents to support the implementation of the fundamental Conventions and other instruments on OSH is provided. 

4.2.1. Technical assistance provided for assessing, developing and reviewing national OSH policies and programmes (including through the development or updating of national OSH profiles). 

4.2.2. Technical assistance provided for assessing, reviewing and updating the national OSH system and its elements, including laws and regulations, labour inspection and other mechanisms to ensure compliance.

4.2.3. Technical assistance provided for integrating OSH into national development plans and other national policies and strategies.

4.2.4. Technical assistance provided for developing and implementing support mechanisms for a progressive improvement of OSH conditions in the private and public sectors, with a particular focus on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. 

4.2.5. Technical assistance provided for promoting and extending OSH protection to employers and workers in the informal economy. 

4.2.6. Technical assistance provided for developing sector-specific and/or risks-specific policies, strategies and measures.

4.2.7. Technical assistance provided to constituents to support the implementation of ILO codes of practice and guidelines, including the ILO-OSH 2001 Guidelines. 

4.3. Training programmes to strengthen tripartite constituents’ capacities on OSH are developed and conducted, taking into account expressed needs and priorities. 

4.3.1. Capacity-building provided for tripartite constituents on the development of national OSH frameworks to enhance social dialogue and their participation in national OSH governance, including through tripartite OSH bodies. 

 4.3.2. Capacity-building provided for tripartite constituents on the development of sector-specific policies and strategies, as well as laws, regulations and collective agreements, built on relevant international labour standards and codes of practice. 

4.3.3. Capacity-building provided for employers’ and workers’ organizations to strengthen their role in OSH and to provide information, advice and support services to their members, including supporting the establishment and operation of workplace OSH committees.

4.3.4. Capacity-building provided for labour inspectors to strengthen an integrated approach to promote compliance with OSH, the other fundamental principles and rights at work and working conditions, combining their advisory and enforcement roles