Sweden ratified the ILO Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) on 10 July 2008. Therefore, the Convention shall become effective 12 months after this date and bring to 77 the number of Conventions in force in this country.

The Convention and its accompanying Recommendation are based on the ILO's Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health which will promote the development of a preventive safety and health culture through the elevation of occupational safety and health high on national agendas by launching national occupational safety and health programmes, as well as the promotion of safer and healthier working environments through preventive measures.

   Access the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187).
   Access the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 2006 (No. 197).

Sweden had already ratified Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) and its accompanying Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164).

   Access the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155).
   Access the Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981 (No. 164)

In 2007 and 2008, the following four countries also ratified the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187): Finland, Japan, Korea (Rep. of) and United Kingdom.

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