PIACT is an acronym for progamme developed by the International Labor Organization for improvement of occupational health and safety. The acronym is derived from its French name Programme international pour l'amélioration des conditions et du milieu de travail (PIACT), but it is also widely known under its English name Programme for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment.

The programme was launched by the International Labour Organisation in 1976 at the request of the International Labour Conference. PIACT is designed to promote or support actions aiming at "making work more human". The programme is concerned with improving the quality of working life

Quality of working life

"Quality of Working Life" is a term that had been used to describe the broader job-related experience an individual has.-Quality of Working Life and related concepts: job satisfaction, workplace stress and quality of life:...

 in a broad interpretation. This includes prevention of occupational accidents and diseases, wide application of principles of ergonomics

Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as follows:...

, enhancement of organization of work and "a greater concern for human element in the transfer of technology.

PIACT has resulted in various publications, most notably the Work improvement in small enterprises

Work improvement in small enterprises

Work Improvement in Small Enterprises is a practical progamme developed by the International Labor Organization for improvement of occupational health and safety conditions - in particular small and medium sized enterprises...

(WISE) manuals.