Article 6
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Article 6

  1. There shall be arrangements under which workers -

  • (a) are required neither to interfere without due cause with the operation of, nor to misuse, any safety device or appliance provided for their OWN protection or the protection of others;

  • (b) take reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work;

  • (c) report forthwith to their immediate supervisor any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk and which they cannot correct themselves, so that corrective measures can be taken.

  2. Workers shall have a right at any workplace to participate in ensuring safe working to the extent of their control over the equipment and methods of work and to express views on the working procedures adopted as they affect safety. In so far as appropriate under national law and practice, where safety and health committees have been formed in accordance with Article 37 of this Convention, this right shall be exercised through these committees.

Parent topic: Part II. General Provisions
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