Basic metal production sector
Modern infrastructure and industries are built with iron and steel.
Throughout history, the highly cyclical sector has been characterized by high volatility. However, the revolution in materials science, the need to decarbonize, and the adoption of more advanced technologies means that the future organization of production and work becomes even more uncertain and unpredictable.
Occupational safety and health remains a challenge. The ILO promotes the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the sector, including through the implementation of the Codes of Practice on safety and health in the iron and steel industry and the non-ferrous metals industries.
Codes of practice
Code of practice on safety and health in the non-ferrous metals
Code of practice on safety and health in the iron and steel industry
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