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The material explains pandemic threats and emphasizes livelihood protection, safe workplace practices, and compliance with international health regulations. 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Nevertheless, short excerpts from them may be reproduced without authorization, on condition that the source is indicated. For rights of reproduction or translation, application should be made to ILO Publications (Rights and Permissions), International Labour Office, CH-1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland, [or by email:](or by email: pubdroit@ilo.org. The)[ ](or by email: pubdroit@ilo.org. The)[pubdroit@ilo.org](or by email: pubdroit@ilo.org. The)[. The](or by email: pubdroit@ilo.org. The) International Labour Office welcomes such applications.  \nLibraries, institutions and other users registered with reproduction rights organizations may make copies in accordance with the licences issued to them for this purpose. 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Its unique tripartite structure places it in an extremely favourable position to address the concerns of governments, employers and workers regarding the threats posed by the disease. 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