The Occupational Safety and Health Convention (No. 155): a fundamental convention

In June 2022, Convention No. 155 was recognized as a fundamental Convention, along with Convention No. 187, requiring all ILO Member States to respect, promote, and realize its principles. Convention No. 155 establishes the core framework for occupational safety and health (OSH) management at both national and workplace levels, introducing a dynamic national policy approach to OSH.

Ratifying Convention No. 155 demonstrates a country’s commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all. Designed for progressive implementation, the Convention allows adaptation to national conditions and development levels, ensuring all ILO Member States can be in a position to ratify and gradually apply its provisions.