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Ireland adopts the ILO guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems (ILO-OSH2001).

Publication: M2 Presswire
Publication Date: 30-NOV-04 		Format: Online - approximately 899 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 November 2004-ILO-London: Ireland adopts the ILO guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems (ILO-OSH2001)(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:11302004

Ireland became the first EU country to formally recognise the ILO guidelines on occupational safety and health management systems (ILO-OSH 2001) on 30 November 2004, showing its commitment to improve working conditions and reduce occupational accidents and diseases. The Health and Safety Authority will take account of the International Labour Organization guidelines as a framework document which will be considered by the Health and Safety Authority when drafting guidance material.

Ireland's Minister of State for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen, TD speaking at the signing ceremony in Dublin said "The world of work is rapidly changing, so too is the area of occupational health and safety.

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