Convention 13 concerning the use of white lead in painting Jurisdiction ILO Year 1921 Published in English, French, Spanish Original/other title [French] Convention 13 concernant l'emploi de la céruse dans la peinture [OIT] Source ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genčve 22, Switzerland, 1921. 4p. Descriptors [Primary] ILO, lead sulfate, painting, white lead [Secondary] directive, pigments, prohibition of use, safety rules, toxic substances Subject category Chemical safety Abstract One of the first international instruments ever adopted in the field of occupational safety and health. The use of white lead and lead sulfate, and all products containing these pigments, in the internal painting of buildings is, except for derogations, prohibited. Even when permitted, minors and women are not allowed to do any painting work with these substances. The Convention also prescribes safety and hygiene rules to be applied when working with these substances. CIS No. 89-1765 Database ID 52931