| C176 | |
| Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 | |
| Date of adoption | June 22, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Date in force | June 5, 1998 |
| Classification | Industries and Occupations |
| Subject | Occupational Safety and Health |
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Safety and Health in Mines Convention, 1995 is an International Labour Organization Convention.
It was established in 1995, with the preamble stating:
Recognizing that it is desirable to prevent any fatalities, injuries or ill health affecting workers or members of the public, or damage to the environment arising from mining operations, and
Having regard to the need for cooperation between the International Labour Organization, the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other relevant institutions and noting the relevant instruments, codes of practice, codes and guidelines issued by these organizations, and
Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to safety and health in mines,...[1]
As of October 2010, 24 countries have ratified the convention.[1]
| Country | Ratification date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | March 3, 2003 | ratified |
| Armenia | April 27, 1999 | ratified |
| Austria | May 26, 1999 | ratified |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | January 18, 2010 | ratified |
| Botswana | June 5, 1997 | ratified |
| Brazil | May 18, 2006 | ratified |
| Czech Republic | October 9, 2000 | ratified |
| Finland | June 9, 1997 | ratified |
| Germany | September 6, 1998 | ratified |
| Ireland | June 9, 1998 | ratified |
| Lebanon | February 23, 2000 | ratified |
| Luxembourg | April 8, 2008 | ratified |
| Norway | June 11, 1999 | ratified |
| Peru | June 19, 2008 | ratified |
| Philippines | February 27, 1998 | ratified |
| Poland | June 25, 2001 | ratified |
| Portugal | March 25, 2002 | ratified |
| Slovakia | June 3, 1998 | ratified |
| South Africa | June 9, 2000 | ratified |
| Spain | May 22, 1997 | ratified |
| Sweden | June 9, 1997 | ratified |
| United States | February 9, 2001 | ratified |
| Zambia | January 4, 1999 | ratified |
| Zimbabwe | April 9, 2003 | ratified |