Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes that in comments received by the ILO in January 2001 on the Government’s report for the period ending in May 2000, the Norwegian Federation of Trade Unions (LO) expressed its concern at the recent staff downsizing which has affected the labour inspectorate’s supervisory activity in the agriculture sector, and particularly its capacity to deal with working environment issues. In the LO’s view, staff cutbacks are not a sound response to the accidents and fatalities that occur in the sector each year. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would state its position on this matter and provide information on any measures taken or envisaged to deal with the occupational safety issues referred to by the LO.