European Social Charter (Revised)

Part#II.8

With a view to ensuring the effective exercise of the right of employed women to the protection of maternity, the Parties undertake:

Part#II.8.5

to prohibit the employment of pregnant women, women who have recently given birth or who are nursing their infants in underground mining and all other work which is unsuitable by reason of its dangerous, unhealthy or arduous nature and to take appropriate measures to protect the employment rights of these women.

Part#II.11

With a view to ensuring the effective exercise of the right to protection of health, the Parties undertake, either directly or in cooperation with public or private organisations, to take appropriate measures designed inter alia:

Part#II.11.1

to remove as far as possible the causes of ill-health;

Part#II.11.3

to prevent as far as possible epidemic, endemic and other diseases, as well as accidents.