A modern labour inspection system is an adaptable and evolving force, addressing the complexities of today’s work environments. Going beyond traditional enforcement, these systems expand their scope to meet new challenges such as precarious employment, psychosocial risks, and the rapid pace of technological change.

Through a series of video lessons, we will together explore the key questions surrounding labour inspection, from exploring the scope and functions of the labour inspection systems to the challenges faced by inspectors in today’s dynamic and evolving world of work. With insights from experts and practitioners worldwide, this course is designed to enhance the efforts toward better compliance, touching upon critical occupational safety and health issues and addressing emerging labour market trends.

We will start this learning journey by examining the scope and functions of the labour inspection system, including the essential international standards that guide inspectors’ work. From there, we will delve into the powers and methods of inspection, followed by a further discussion about occupational safety and health (OSH), focusing on both traditional hazards and modern psychosocial risks.

Throughout the lessons, you will gain insights about real-world approaches and practices from various regions, learning how inspectors deal with machinery safety, promote compliance, and handle irregularities in employment relationships, such as undeclared work and labour exploitation. You will also learn about the complexities of labour mobility, cross-border enforcement, and the future of labour inspection in a rapidly changing world of work, where new forms of employment challenge traditional inspection frameworks.

In this course you will learn from:

Javier Barbero

Team Lead, Labour Administration and Labour Inspection, ILO

Dr. Amin Al-Wreidat

Senior Specialist, Labour Inspection and OSH, ILO Regional Office for Arab States

Luiz Carlos Lumbreras

Senior Specialist, Labour Inspection and OSH, ILO Office for Central and Eastern Europe

Christel Lamouroux

Director of Labour, Ministry of Labour, Employment, Vocational Training, and Social Dialogue of France

Felix Martin Daza

Senior Programme Officer, Social Protection, Governance and Tripartism, ITCILO

Caterina Zammuto

Labour Inspector Torino-Aosta, Labour Inspectorate of Italy

Zane Rasnaca

Senior Labour Mobility Officer, European Labour Authority

Olena Vazhynska

Programme Officer, Social Protection, Governance and Tripartism, ITCILO

Who this course is for:

• This course is designed for labour inspectors, occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals, compliance officers, and policymakers within governmental and non-governmental organizations. It’s particularly relevant for those responsible for overseeing worker safety, managing inspection protocols, and addressing complex compliance issues. Additionally, it benefits HR and risk management professionals in industries with significant regulatory oversight, as well as consultants and advisors looking to strengthen their knowledge of inspection techniques, safety protocols, and cross-border compliance in labour mobility.