Law of 22 October 2025 Authorizing the Ratification of ILO Convention No. 155 on Occupational Safety and Health, 1981
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France has enacted a law on 22 October 2025 authorizing the ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 155 on Occupational Safety and Health, originally adopted in 1981 and in force since 1 August 1983. This move formally commits France to the international framework governing workplace safety and health standards. Convention No. 155 requires ratifying states to formulate, implement, and periodically review a coherent national policy on occupational safety and health, aimed at preventing accidents, injuries, and diseases arising from or occurring during work. It establishes obligations for governments, employers, and workers across all sectors of economic activity. France joins 80 other countries that have already ratified this convention, aligning its national legal framework with the ILO's foundational occupational health and safety standards. This ratification reinforces existing French labor law protections and signals a formal international commitment to safe and healthy working environments for all workers.
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Key Changes
- France formally ratifies ILO Convention No. 155, committing to its international obligations on occupational safety and health
- Convention entered into force globally on 1 August 1983; France joins 80 existing signatory countries
- Requires France to formulate and maintain a coherent national occupational safety and health policy covering all sectors
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Obligations
What this law requires
Formulate a coherent national policy on occupational safety and health
Implement the national occupational safety and health policy across all sectors of economic activity
Periodically review the national policy on occupational safety and health
Establish measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and diseases arising from or occurring during work
Ensure compliance with ILO Convention No. 155 occupational safety and health standards