Convention 162 and Recommendation 172 concerning safety in the use of asbestos Jurisdiction ILO Year 1986 Published in English, French, Spanish Original/other title [French] Convention 162 et Recommandation 172 concernant la sécurité dans l'utilisation de l'amiante [OIT] Source International Labour Office, 1211 Genčve 22, Switzerland, 1986. 8p. and 9p. Descriptors [Primary] ILO, asbestos, crocidolite, mineral fibres [Secondary] directive, national organization, prohibition of use, supply of personal protective equipment Subject category Chemical safety Abstract Convention and Recommendation adopted 24 June 1986 during the 72nd International Labour Conference. The Convention defines some of the terms used within it, describes the general principles to be included in national policy concerning the use of asbestos, and provides some details on protective and preventive measures, surveillance of the working environment and workers' health, information and education measures. The use of crocidolite and the spraying of all forms of asbestos is to be prohibited. CIS No. 88-714 Database ID 49741