International:


Convention Concerning The Protection Of Workers Against Ionizing Radiations

Objectives:

To protect workers, in regarding to their Health And safety, against Ionizing Radiations.

Summary of Provisions:

• All parties should draw up regulations, codes of practice or other appropriate measures [art.1.]
  
• The convention applies to all activities which involves exposure of workers to ionizing radiations during work [art.2.]
  
• Maximum Permissible doses should only be applied for various categories of workers [art.6.]

Membership :
Open to all state members Of the International Labour Organization.

Date of Adoption:
22.6.1960 (Geneva)

Date of entry into force:
17.6.1962

Depositary:
Director General of the International Labour Office

Arab Participants:
Iraq, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic.