Role of workers' organisations

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14. Role of workers' organisations

14.1. Promotion of safety and health

14.1.1. Workers' organisations should continue to develop and promote

awareness and expertise among their members in matters relating to the safety, health

and working conditions of workers using transferred technology.

14.1.2. This awareness should be developed through seminars, symposia, safety

campaigns and the establishment of training centres.

14.1.3. In this connection, congresses, conferences and symposia held by

workers' organisations should place greater emphasis on matters of safety, health and

working conditions.

14.1.4. Workers and their organisations should have the right –

(a) to contact the labour inspector where necessary (see the Occupational Safety and

Health Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164));

(b) to exchange views with and consult workers of similar enterprises;

(c) to contact directly the supplier of the technology, if necessary.

14.1.5. Workers' organisations should co-operate in the establishment of joint

safety and health committees in the enterprise in accordance with the provisions of the

Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164).

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