ILO: Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention (No. 148) and Recommendation (No. 156), 1977

Description:

Covers the contamination of air by substances, whatever their physical state, which are harmful to health or otherwise dangerous.

General Provisions

Ratifying states must adopt regulations prescribing measures to protect workers from hazards due to air pollution.
Social partners must be involved in drafting, adoption and implementation of the regulations.

Preventative and Protective Measures

Authorities must establish and regularly update criteria for hazards and exposure limits.
Working environments must be kept free from hazards as far as possible.

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