ILO introduces new convention on biological hazards at work

An article by Antoine Piel

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The 113th International Labour Conference, held in Geneva from 2 to 13 June, resulted in the adoption of the 192nd ILO Convention. Delegates approved a text that calls for biological hazards to be covered by occupational health policies, through prevention and response measures, including in the event of a pandemic. It requires employers to put in place protective measures based on risk assessments in the workplace, after consulting with workers. Personal protective equipment must also be...

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