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Manual 6:HOW TO RATIFY & USE ILO CONVENTION NO. 184ON SAFETY & HEALTH IN AGRICULTUREPART IV – OTHER PROVISIONS – WORKING TIMEArticle 20WHAT THE CONVENTIONSAYSHours of work, night work<strong>and</strong> rest periods for workersin agriculture shall be inaccordance with nationallaws <strong>and</strong> regulations orcollective agreements.WHAT YOUR LAWSSAYAMENDMENTS NEEDEDTO YOUR NATIONAL LAWIUF Comment on Article 20This represents another important breakthrough. It is the first time in an ILO Convention thatthe connection between hours of work, rest periods, night work, <strong>and</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safety on thejob has been made, reflecting new, modern thinking <strong>and</strong> research on issues which have beentoo often neglected in the past.313 <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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