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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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