This Conferencehas also adopted the first international labour standards aimed at protecting workers from biological hazards.
This is the 1st international instrument specifically addressing biological hazards in the working environment.
The Convention (C 192) calls on Member States to formulate national policies and adopt measures on occupational safety and health.
It also called to include the prevention and protection against biological hazards, and the development of preparedness and response measures to deal with the accidents and emergencies.
Seven amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, were approved during the event.
Palestine participated as a non-member observer State at the Conference.