Convention 120 and Recommendation 120 concerning hygiene in commerce and offices Jurisdiction ILO Year 1964 Published in English, French, Spanish Original/other title [French] Convention 120 et Recommandation 120 concernant l'hygične dans le commerce et les bureaux [OIT] Source ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genčve 22, Switzerland, 1964. 4p. + 11p. Descriptors [Primary] ILO, commercial activities, occupational hygiene, office work, offices, shops [Secondary] air space per person, air temperature, artificial lighting, dangerous substances, directive, drinking water, first aid, noise, sanitary facilities, tidiness, toxic substances, ventilation, vibration Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract The Convention establishes the basic safety, health and welfare conditions applicable to workers in commercial enterprises and in offices. The Recommendation provides details on recommended working conditions in the following areas: maintenance and cleanliness; ventilation; lighting; temperature; working space; drinking water; washstands and showers; sanitary conveniences; seats; clothing accommodation and changing rooms; underground and similar premises; obnoxious, unhealthy, or toxic substances, processes and techniques; noise and vibration; methods and pace of work; first aid; mess rooms; rest rooms; planning and construction; measures against the spread of diseases; instruction in hygiene measures; cooperation in the field of hygiene. CIS No. 89-1759 Database ID 52936