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ILO: Major Industrial Accidents Convention (No. 174) and Recommendation (No. 181), 1993
Description:
These international labour standards contain precautionary measures to avoid or minimize the consequences of industrial disasters due to chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Purpose:
- A systematic and comprehensive model framework for the protection of workers, the public and the environment against major industrial accidents involving hazardous substances.
- The mitigation of the consequences of such accidents where they do occur.
Includes:
- Identification of major hazard installations and their control.
- Responsibilities of the employers, competent authorities and the rights and responsibilities of workers.
- Responsibilities of exporting States.
Recommendation No. 181 contains further provisions regarding, for example, the international exchange of information and the rapid compensation of victims of accidents.
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