Convention 171 and Recommendation 178 concerning night work Jurisdiction ILO Year 1990 Published in Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish Original/other title [French] Convention 171 et Recommandation 178 concernant le travail de nuit [OIT] Source ILO Publications, International Labour Office, 1211 Genčve 22, Switzerland, 1990. 5p. + 4p. Descriptors [Primary] ILO, night work, work organization [Secondary] expectant mothers, international agreements, medical supervision, role of workers' organizations, welfare facilities, work time schedules, workbreaks Subject category Physiology, ergonomics Abstract Aspects covered: general provisions, definitions of terms used and scope, protection of health, fitness to work, alternative to night work for women workers, pregnancy, salaries and financial compensation, social services, hours of work and rest periods, role of workers representatives. CIS No. 91-1433 Database ID 56763