Having legal protection is only part of the story.
Laws are hollow without enforcement.
The relevant national authority for legislation on safety, health, hygiene and the working environment for agricultural and food worker is usually located in the ministry dealing with labour affairs. In many cases, the national legislation is guided by a convention which has been adopted by the International Labour Office. A part of the United Nations system, the ILO is composed of representatives of national governments, and employers' and workers' organisations. There are about 30 such conventions, covering such aspects of work safety as the maximum weight a person should carry, or the provision of health services for workers. Many of these conventions have not been ratified by many ACP states but they provide useful guidelines, and an indication of reasonable safety standards.