ILO codes of practice are technical standards which provide practical guidance for specific sectors or topic areas. They often complement existing ILO standards, notably Conventions and Recommendations, but, unlike Conventions, they are non-binding. Where they deal with occupational safety and health (OSH), they provide detailed technical advice about the hazards and risks associated with the particular sector or topic area, and how such hazards/risks can be effectively managed and controlled so as to prevent occupational accidents and diseases.