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ILO Convention (No. 192) on Biological Hazards in the Working Environment

15 June 2026

Proposing MP
Andrew Western Lab
Stretford and Urmston
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
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TAGS
Employment

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the International Labour Organisation's Biological Hazards in the Working Environment Convention (No. 192) and Recommendation (No. 209), adopted at the 113th Session of the ILC in June 2025.

Action Requested

The Government is placing a copy of the Convention and its Explanatory Note in libraries of both Houses, but it is not ready to ratify Convention No. 192 due to required legislative and procedural changes identified through consultation.

Key Facts

  • The International Labour Organisation (ILO) adopted Convention No. 192 and Recommendation No. 209 at its 113th Session in June 2025.
  • Convention No. 192 aims to strengthen protections for workers against biological hazards through prevention, preparedness, and effective enforcement.
  • The Government supports the Convention's objectives but requires legislative and procedural changes before ratification.
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