Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise And Vibration) Convention, 1977

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Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 is an International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention that was established in 1977. The Convention aims to protect workers from hazardous working environments, specifically focusing on air pollution, noise, and vibration.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148), is a labor rights treaty that was adopted by the International Labor Conference at its sixty-third session. The Convention was established to promote the development of occupational safety and health measures, with a particular focus on air pollution, noise, and vibration in the workplace.

Provisions[edit | edit source]

The Convention requires that national policies be developed to prevent and control the exposure of workers to air pollutants, noise, and vibration in the workplace. These policies should aim to eliminate or reduce to a minimum the hazards resulting from exposure to these factors.

The Convention also stipulates that measures should be taken to protect workers from the harmful effects of these factors. These measures may include the use of personal protective equipment, the implementation of control measures at the source, and the provision of appropriate training and information.

Implementation[edit | edit source]

The implementation of the Convention is overseen by the International Labor Organization. Member states are required to submit regular reports on the measures they have taken to implement the Convention.

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