Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration)
Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) : ILO Convention No. 148 (1977) provides that, as far as possible, the working environment shall be kept free from any hazard due to air pollution, noise or vibration. The scope of the Convention is general. Like the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), it applies to all branches of economic activity. The ratifying Member State may, however, accept the obligations of the Convention separately in respect of air pollution, noise and vibration. To achieve the aim of the Convention, technical measures shall be applied to new plant or processes, or added to existing plant or processes. Where this is not possible, supplementary organizational measures shall be taken instead. To this end, national laws or regulations shall prescribe that measures be taken for the prevention and control of, and protection against, occupational hazards in the working environment due to air pollution, noise and vibration. Provisions concerning the practical implementation of the measures so prescribed may be adopted through technical standards, codes of practice and so on. The Convention provides for associating representatives of employers and workers in this task and for consultation with their respective organizations generally. Employers are responsible for compliance with the prescribed measures. Workers shall be required to comply with safety procedures. Supervision shall be ensured by inspection services. The Convention enumerates various measures for prevention, cooperation at all levels, the information of all concerned, the notification of authorities, supervision of the health of workers, and so on. See: Occupational safety and health
No records Found