In a previous blog, I presented a broad overview of national environmental laws in Asia and the Middle East. In this post I will follow up on that theme and discuss key international environmental agreements that apply to businesses operating in Asia. This issue of international environmental agreements is particularly timely in light of the […]
What Asian Businesses Need to Know About International OHS Agreements
I have previously presented a broad overview of national occupational health and worker safety laws and regulations in Asia and the Middle East. In this post, I follow up on that theme with an overview of key international OHS agreements applicable to businesses operating in Asia.The International Labour Organization (ILO), an agency of the UN, […]
An Overview of Environmental Laws in Asia and the Middle East
Environmental Issues in Asia – Are You Kidding Me?Open a newspaper or website about Asia and you are bound to read depressing reports about the state of the environment:”Asian cities choking on worsening air pollution – Heavy smog on Tuesday shrouded the capitals of the world’s two most populous countries…” 22 December 2015. Voice of […]
An Overview of Occupational Health and Safety Laws and Regulations in Asia and the Middle East
Is this the OHS Wild West?Much too frequently we read depressing news about worker health and safety in Asia: “Deaths reported in China coal-mine explosion – Official news agency says 11 people killed in Guizhou province in nation’s second mine accident in as many days…” 7 Nov 2014 AL Jazeerah English “Bangladesh textile workers fed up with […]
Why Blog About HSE Issues in Asia?
Why This Blog?I considered starting this blog several times over the last few years. I hesitated, not only because of the time commitment, but also because it seemed somewhat egotistical to believe that I have insights into the HSE industry that I should share with others. Hopefully, I do have something worthwhile to say and […]