Collection and use of information

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8. Collection and use of information

8.1. Provision of safety and health information

by technology suppliers

8.1.1. Technology suppliers should provide, along with their technology, all

available information relevant to safety and health and working conditions.

8.1.2. Information on safety and health and working conditions should undergo

revision and updating, and should be immediately communicated to the authorities in

the technology-receiving countries and to the users. This should be done on a periodic

basis, as well as when changes are made to the technology.

8.1.3. Information on safety and health and working conditions should –

(a) be drafted in the language agreed upon by the two parties, and in a language

understandable by the users of the technology;

(b) contain specific details pertaining to the safe use, handling and maintenance of

the technology;

(c) take into consideration all the factors that influence the safe use, handling and

maintenance of the technology in the receiving country;

(d) be supported by case studies and experience gained from the application of the

technology.

8.2. Use of safety and health information by technology receivers

8.2.1. Those in receiving countries who make decisions on the selection of

technology should ensure that all appropriate information is compiled with the aid of

the technology supplier and is effectively used.

8.2.2. Technology receivers should be aware of, and make use of, national,

regional and international standards, codes of practice and technical information

pertinent to their technology.

8.2.3. Technology suppliers should be consulted prior to any modification or

adaptation of the technology by the technology receiver. This should be specified in the

contract between the technology supplier and the technology receiver.

8.3. Exchange of relevant safety and health information

8.3.1. A channel of communication should be established to ensure the flow of

timely and complete information to those who are likely to be in need of it.

8.3.2. All available knowledge and expertise should be fully shared with non-

governmental organisations such as national tripartite safety councils.

8.3.3. Multinational enterprises should make available information on –

(a) the safety and health standards which they observe in other countries and which

are relevant to their local operations. In particular, they should make known to

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