Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

In its previous comment, the Committee had noted the Government's plan to discuss the issues raised in the prior Committee's comments on that matter as well as the Government's intention to elaborate a Labour Safety Bill, after consultations with the social partners. The Committee had also taken note of the Government's indication that it had requested technical cooperation assistance from the Office in the field of occupational safety and health. The Committee had requested the Government to indicate the progress made in elaborating new legislation to give effect to the following provisions of the Convention: Article 7 (maintenance and cleanliness of premises and equipment); Article 12 (sufficient supply of wholesome drinking water available to the workers); Article 13 (sufficient and suitable washing facilities and sanitary conveniences); Article 15 (suitable facilities for changing, leaving and drying clothing); Article 19 (maintenance of the workplace of dispensaries, first-aid posts, first-aid cupboards or boxes). The Committee notes that the Government's latest report does not contain any information in reply to its comment. The Government merely indicated that no amendments have been made as regards legislation in the field of hygiene (commerce and offices).

The Committee would therefore ask the Government to indicate in its next report what progress has been made as regards the elaboration of the Labour Safety Bill as well as the results of the consultations held with the social partners to that end.