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Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 is an International Labour Organization Convention. It was established in 1977, with the preamble stating: Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to working environment: atmospheric pollution , noise and vibration ,...
Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 is an International Labour Organization Convention, number 155. It was established in 1981, with the preamble stating: Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to safety and health and the working environment,... [1] In 2002, an additional protocol was adopted to this ...
Type relates to whether the convention is fundamental, covers governance matters or is technical (generally issues of working conditions). Subjects covered by the Conventions: Individual rights at work, mainly on safety, wage standards, working time, or social security, and the rights to freedom from forced to work or work during childhood.
Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources [5] Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals [6] Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty; Convention for Co-operation in the Protection and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the West and Central African Region, Abidjan, 198
The main functions and participations of occupational health services are resumed in the fifth article of the conventions. Occupational health services must detect and assess risks from health hazard at the workplace, check on possible risks to health in the working environment and all facilities provided by the employer, take part in planning and organization of work, workplaces and in ...
1993 – North American Free Trade Agreement (Implementation Act) 1994 – Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice; 1996 – Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act (P.L. 104-19) 1996 – Food Quality Protection Act (amended FIFRA) 1996 – Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996
Long title: An Act to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for other ...
This convention applies to all branches of economy, in which chemicals are used. After an assessment of the hazards involved and protective measures to be applied, an organization may be exempted by the competent authority of a member if special problems are encountered, sufficient protection is provided, or precautions taken to protect confidential information do not compromise the safety of ...