Table 2 Relevant ILO convention and recommendations for MHM [20]
From: Managing menstruation in the workplace: an overlooked issue in low- and middle-income countries
ILO Convention No 161 of 1985 on Occupational Health Services states that employers have responsibility for the health and safety of its employees including occupational functions and factors ‘which may affect workers’ health including sanitary installations’. | |
The ILO Recommendation No. 115 of 1961 on Workers’ Housing also highlights the need for housing standards that include the supply of safe water, sewage and garbage systems, drainage and sanitary conveniences. |