Technical working groups
Technical Working Groups (TWGs) support the development and implementation of international statistical standards. This page presents the active TWGs and their main work.
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Safety and health
New data reveals leading causes of seafarer deaths in 2023
A first-ever global data collection on seafarer fatalities offers insight into the main causes of death at sea, revealing critical safety and health risks. With data from 51 countries, this analysis underscores the urgent need for stronger reporting systems and targeted safety measures under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
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Global register of fatalities at sea: Experimental data collection
Information document prepared for the fifth meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee (7–11 April 2025)
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The right to occupational safety and health: Still unrealized
On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, we analyse the remaining gap to realize this fundamental right.
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Elevate your labour statistics: Why Convention No. 160 is a must-ratify
Learn how the ratification of ILO Convention on labour statistics boosts national data systems and helps to shape policymaking that promotes decent work and social justice.
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Strengthening labour statistics: Quick guide to C160 ratification and data reporting
This quick guide highlights the benefits of ratifying ILO Convention No. 160 on labour statistics and explains the ratification process as well as reporting obligations following ratification.
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Safety in numbers: what labour inspection data tells us
Labour inspectors are fundamental to a country’s efforts to comply with labour standards, including safety and health. But the number of inspectors is getting smaller, while occupational accidents and diseases are on the rise.
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