Uzbekistan Strengthens Labour Safety with New ILO Project

On December 12, 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the “Improving Labour Inspection and Occupational Safety and Health Systems in Uzbekistan” project in Tashkent. Supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the initiative aligns with Uzbekistan’s Decent Work Country Programme and the ILO’s flagship Safety + Health for All programme. The project seeks to improve occupational safety and health (OSH) systems, strengthen labour inspections, and promote a preventive safety culture. A key highlight was the introduction of a draft National OSH Profile and the establishment of an OSH Council, which includes representatives from leading companies. The council aims to promote preventive safety practices across supply chains, enhancing worker protections. Through legislative improvements, capacity building, and collaboration, this project represents a significant step toward ensuring safer working conditions in Uzbekistan’s evolving labour landscape.