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ILO: Safety and Health in Construction Convention (No. 167) and Recommendation (No. 175), 1988

Description:

Provides provisions for protecting the health of workers from chemical hazards through the implementation of appropriate preventive measures in the construction sector. 

Key provisions relating to chemical hazards include:

  • Explosives can only be handled, transported and stored by appointed competent persons.
  • Appropriate measures against the exposure of workers to chemical hazards must be taken, including the replacement of hazardous substances with less dangerous substances, safety precautions in the event that workers enter areas where toxic chemicals are present.
  • Provision of personal protective equipment.
  • Hazardous waste at a construction site must be disposed of in a manner that presents no risks to safety and health. 

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