Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974

ILO Convention

C139
Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974
Date of adoption	June 24, 1974
Date in force	June 10, 1976
Classification	Toxic Substances and Agents
Subject	Occupational Safety and Health
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Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

It was established in 1974:

Noting the terms of the Radiation Protection Convention and Recommendation, 1960, and of the Benzene Convention and Recommendation, 1971, and

Considering that it is desirable to establish international standards concerning protection against carcinogenic substances or agents, and

Taking account of the relevant work of other international organisations, and in particular of the World Health Organisation and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, with which the International Labour Organisation collaborates, and

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals regarding control and prevention of occupational hazards caused by carcinogenic substances and agents,...

Ratifications

The following countries have ratified this Convention:

Country	Date	Notes

References

1. ^ - ILO Convention C139

External links

• www.ilo.org/ official ILO site.