Medical Examination of Young Persons (Industry) Convention, 1946

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Medical Examination of Young Persons (Industry) Convention, 1946
C77
ILO Convention
Date of adoptionOctober 9, 1946
Date in forceDecember 29, 1950
ClassificationMedical Examination
SubjectElimination of Child Labour and Protection of Children and Young Persons
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Medical Examination of Young Persons (Industry) Convention, 1946 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

It was established in 1946 with the preamble stating:

Having decided upon the adoption of certain proposals with regard to medical examination for fitness for employment in industry of children and young persons,...

Ratifications

As of 2013, the convention has been ratified by 43 states.


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