Radiation Protection Convention, 1960

The Radiation Protection Convention, 1960, formally known as the "Convention concerning the Protection of Workers against Ionizing Radiation in the Occupational Environment," was adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on June 22, 1960. This convention was established to address the health and safety concerns of workers who are exposed to ionizing radiation in their occupational environments, such as in nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and research institutions.