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Manual 6:HOW TO RATIFY & USE ILO CONVENTION NO. 184ON SAFETY & HEALTH IN AGRICULTUREPART IV – OTHER PROVISIONS – WOMEN WORKERSArticle 18WHAT THE CONVENTIONSAYSMeasures shall be taken toensure that the specialneeds of women agriculturalworkers are taken intoaccount in relation topregnancy, breastfeedingand reproductive health.WHAT YOUR LAWSSAYAMENDMENTS NEEDEDTO YOUR NATIONAL LAWIUF Comment on Article 18This important new standard aims to ensure that the special needs of women workers arefully addressed. Paragraph 11 of the Recommendation goes into more details about what isrequired (see below) and includes the need for assessment of risks for pregnant women andwomen’s reproductive health. Paragraph 4.3 of the Recommendation also states that,“health surveillance measures for young workers, pregnant and nursing women and agedworkers should be taken, where appropriate”.ILO Recommendation No. 192 on Safety and Health in AgricultureParagraph 11. To give effect to Article 18, measures should be taken to ensure assessmentof any workplace risks related to the safety and health of pregnant or nursing women, andwomen’s reproductive health.Paragraph 4.3. Health surveillance measures for young workers, pregnant and nursingwomen and aged workers should be taken, where appropriate.311 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers