References to occupational exposures Challenges faced by workers that the Government examine the obstacles to the right to effective remedy by workers and other victims suffering from toxic exposure, including causation, and ensure that victims of United Kingdom companies operating abroad are able to access justice and remedy in the United Kingdom. “Mission to Sierra Leone” (Mission carried out in 2017) During his country visit to Sierra Leone, the Special Rapporteur met local residents and workers, paying particular attention on the impact of the agriculture, mining and waste sectors on workers and their communities. The Special Rapporteur noted with concern issues regarding workers in agriculture and mining sectors. The agriculture sector is linked with challenges including in relation to the monitoring and use of agro chemicals and their potential impact on agriculture workers communities living around areas where chemicals are used and the potential contamination of food and water sources. A study on the use of pesticides in Sierra Leone rice crops provided very concerning results. 6 In his visit to rural communities, the Special Rapporteur heard complaints of contamination potentially related to the activities of business enterprises engaged in large-scale oil palm farming. “Mission to Denmark” (Mission carried out in 2017) During his country visit to Denmark, the Special Rapporteur was informed on concerns regarding potential health impacts of antibiotic use in livestock. These antibiotics increase the potential of spreading of Associated Methycillin Resistant Streptococcus Aureus (LA-MRSA or MRSA) CC398, an antibiotic resistant ‘superbug’, in the food chain, and among workers exposed to the raw pork.7 The Special Rapporteur remains seriously concerned by the vast human health consequences of antimicrobial resistance on workers and more broadly.8 The Special Rapporteur acknowledges the efforts of Denmark in promoting occupational safety 6 7 8 http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/80079/1/ENVINT_D_16_00107.pdf. See https://countercurrents.org/2017/03/13/the-pig-industry-and-the-usage-of-antibiotics-in-denmark/. http://www.who.int/drugresistance/documents/surveillancereport/en/. • Inadequate standards of protection • Limited progress in prevention of exposure • Monitoring and enforcement gaps • Exploitation of those most at risk • Informal economy • Disconnected efforts on occupational and environmental health • Failures to realize the right to information • Inadequate standards of protection • Limited progress in prevention of exposure • Exploitation of A/HRC/39/48 56 Report