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Manual 6:HOW TO RATIFY & USE ILO CONVENTION NO. 184ON SAFETY & HEALTH IN AGRICULTUREPART IV – OTHER PROVISIONS – TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL WORKERSArticle 17WHAT THE CONVENTIONSAYSMeasures shall be taken toensure that temporary <strong>and</strong>seasonal workers receivethe same safety <strong>and</strong> healthprotection as that accordedto comparable permanentworkers in agriculture.WHAT YOUR LAWSSAYAMENDMENTS NEEDEDTO YOUR NATIONAL LAWIUF Comment on Article 17This is a most important breakthrough as there are fewer <strong>and</strong> fewer permanent workersemployed in agriculture <strong>and</strong> more contract labour. It is vital that temporary <strong>and</strong> seasonalworkers have the same safety <strong>and</strong> health st<strong>and</strong>ards as permanent workers.310 <strong>Health</strong>, <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Environment</strong>A Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers

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