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COVID-19 briefing: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

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  • 27 April 2020
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Health and safety
Coronavirus
COVID-19 briefing, Occupational Health & Safety

This briefing note on Occupational Safety and Health in the COVID-19 period reflects a summary of guidance and advice that’s been published by the World Health Organisation, International Labour Organisation and a range of country and sector briefings. It aligns to ETI Base Code clause 3 (working conditions are safe and hygienic).

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