Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- At the fortieth plenary session of the Senate, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On ratification of the Convention of the International Labor Organization No. 148 on the protection of workers against occupational hazards caused by air pollution, noise and vibration in the workplace (Geneva, on 20 June 1977)” was considered.

The main objective of the Convention is to establish measures aimed at preventing and limiting occupational risks due to air pollution, noise and vibration in the workplace, through national legislation or regulations.

It was emphasized that the ratification of the Convention stipulates systemic control measures, including assessment of working conditions in the workplace, the presence of harmful and dangerous production factors, the severity and intensity of labor processes, and equipment injury hazard.

During the discussion, it was noted that the ratification of the Convention would create additional guarantees for the protection of workers’ rights, give a significant impetus to the further improvement of the national system of labor protection.

This Convention has been ratified by 47 states of the world.

The senators stressed that the ratification of the Convention serves to improve national legislation and ensure the effective implementation of international standards on occupational safety and health, and also demonstrates Uzbekistan’s commitment to basic international principles and standards to ensure the guarantees of workers’ rights.

As a result of the discussion, the law was approved by the senators.