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Repetition Legislation. The Committee notes the reference made by the Government that “local” legislation allegedly in conformity with relevant EU directives has been adopted. The Committee requests the Government to provide further details about this legislation and transmit a copy thereof to the Committee. Article 3 of the Convention. Manual transport of a load likely to jeopardize the health and safety of the worker. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government that the referenced legislation would require an employer who assigns work which involves manual handling to any worker to carry out a risk assessment, taking into account the nature of the activity and the worker’s medical fitness to carry out the assigned task. The Committee, recalling that Article 3 states that no worker shall be required or permitted to engage in the manual transport of a load which, by reason of its weight, is likely to jeopardize the health or safety of that worker, asks the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged to specify the maximum weight limits that need to be considered by the employer when evaluating the risk to the health and safety of workers when engaging in the manual transport of a load. Article 7. Assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads. With reference to its previous comments the Committee notes that the referenced legislation in this area does not appear to lay down a maximum weight limit that can be transported by women and young workers. In this regard, the Committee recalls that Article 7 of the Convention requires the assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads other than light loads to be limited, and further requires the maximum weight of such loads to be substantially less than that permitted for male workers. The Committee requests the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged in law and in practice to give effect to the provisions of Article 7. Application in practice. The Committee notes that the Government’s report is silent on this matter. The Committee therefore reiterates its request for the Government to provide additional information on the application of the Convention in practice, including extracts from labour inspections reports.
Repetition Legislation. The Committee notes the reference made by the Government that “local” legislation allegedly in conformity with relevant EU directives has been adopted. The Committee requests the Government to provide further details about this legislation and transmit a copy thereof to the Committee.Article 3 of the Convention. Manual transport of a load likely to jeopardize the health and safety of the worker. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government that the referenced legislation would require an employer who assigns work which involves manual handling to any worker to carry out a risk assessment, taking into account the nature of the activity and the worker’s medical fitness to carry out the assigned task. The Committee, recalling that Article 3 states that no worker shall be required or permitted to engage in the manual transport of a load which, by reason of its weight, is likely to jeopardize the health or safety of that worker, asks the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged to specify the maximum weight limits that need to be considered by the employer when evaluating the risk to the health and safety of workers when engaging in the manual transport of a load. Article 7. Assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads. With reference to its previous comments the Committee notes that the referenced legislation in this area does not appear to lay down a maximum weight limit that can be transported by women and young workers. In this regard, the Committee recalls that Article 7 of the Convention requires the assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads other than light loads to be limited, and further requires the maximum weight of such loads to be substantially less than that permitted for male workers. The Committee requests the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged in law and in practice to give effect to the provisions of Article 7.Application in practice. The Committee notes that the Government’s report is silent on this matter. The Committee therefore reiterates its request for the Government to provide additional information on the application of the Convention in practice, including extracts from labour inspections reports.
Repetition Legislation. The Committee notes the reference made by the Government that “local” legislation allegedly in conformity with relevant EU directives has been adopted. The Committee requests the Government to provide further details about this legislation and transmit a copy thereof to the Committee.Article 3 of the Convention. Manual transport of a load likely to jeopardize the health and safety of the worker. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government that the referenced legislation would require an employer who assigns work which involves manual handling to any worker to carry out a risk assessment, taking into account the nature of the activity and the worker’s medical fitness to carry out the assigned task. The Committee, recalling that Article 3 states that no worker shall be required or permitted to engage in the manual transport of a load which, by reason of its weight, is likely to jeopardize the health or safety of that worker, asks the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged to specify the maximum weight limits that need to be considered by the employer when evaluating the risk to the health and safety of workers when engaging in the manual transport of a load. Article 7. Assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads. With reference to its previous comments the Committee notes that the referenced legislation in this area does not appear to lay down a maximum weight limit that can be transported by women and young workers. In this regard, the Committee recalls that Article 7 of the Convention requires the assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads other than light loads to be limited, and further requires the maximum weight of such loads to be substantially less than that permitted for male workers. The Committee requests the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged in law and in practice to give effect to the provisions of Article 7.Part V of the report form. Application in practice. The Committee notes that the Government’s report is silent on this matter. The Committee therefore reiterates its request for the Government to provide additional information on the application of the Convention in practice, including extracts from labour inspections reports.
New legislation. The Committee notes the reference made by the Government that new “local” legislation allegedly in conformity with relevant EU directives has been adopted. The Committee requests the Government to provide further details about this legislation and transmit a copy thereof to the Committee.
Article 3 of the Convention. Manual transport of a load likely to jeopardize the health and safety of the worker. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government that the referenced new legislation would require an employer who assigns work which involves manual handling to any worker to carry out a risk assessment, taking into account the nature of the activity and the worker’s medical fitness to carry out the assigned task. The Committee, recalling that Article 3 states that no worker shall be required or permitted to engage in the manual transport of a load which, by reason of its weight, is likely to jeopardize the health or safety of that worker, asks the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged to specify the maximum weight limits that need to be considered by the employer when evaluating the risk to the health and safety of workers when engaging in the manual transport of a load.
Article 7. Assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads. With reference to its previous comments the Committee notes that the referenced new legislation in this area does not appear to lay down a maximum weight limit that can be transported by women and young workers. In this regard, the Committee recalls that Article 7 of the Convention requires the assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads other than light loads to be limited, and further requires the maximum weight of such loads to be substantially less than that permitted for male workers. The Committee requests the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged in law and in practice to give effect to the provisions of Article 7.
Part V of the report form. Application in practice. The Committee notes that the Government’s report is silent on this matter. The Committee therefore reiterates its request for the Government to provide additional information on the application of the Convention in practice, including extracts from labour inspections reports.
The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:
Article 7 of the Convention. Women and young workers. The Committee notes the adoption of the Protection of Maternity at Work Places Regulations (LN 92 of 2000) and the Protection of Young Persons at Work Places Regulations (LN 91 of 2000, as amended by LN 283 of 2004). It notes that the First Schedule to LN 92 of 2000 provides a non-exhaustive list of physical work, such as handling loads, for which an assessment has to be carried out before pregnant workers, mothers or breastfeeding women can transport loads. However, the Committee notes that there is no specific mention of women workers who are not pregnant, breastfeeding or being a mother. With respect to young workers, it notes that section 4(1a) of LN 91 of 2000 provides that employers shall ensure that the work assigned is not beyond such young person’s physical or psychological capacity. The Committee notes in this respect the Government’s statement, as a response to its previous request that, beside the legislation adopted (as mentioned above), no specific guidelines has been issued with respect to limiting the assignment of women and young persons for the manual transportation of loads. Considering that neither LN 92 of 2000 (with respect to women), nor LN 91 of 2000 (with respect to young workers) provide a limit to what women and young workers can manually transport, the Committee requests the Government to provide additional information in its next report on measures taken or envisaged to ensure the full application of Article 7 of the Convention, particularly ensuring that all women workers are covered.
Part IV of the report form. Practical application of the Convention. The Committee notes the adoption of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Act No. XXVII of 2000) establishing the occupational health and safety authority and the safety appeals board. It notes that section 5 of the Act provides that the Occupational Health and Safety Authority shall ensure that occupational safety and health protection is maintained. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information in its next report on the practical application of the Convention, including extracts from labour inspection reports.
1. Further to its observation, the Committee requests the Government to provide additional information on the following points.
2. Article 7 of the Convention. Women and young workers. The Committee notes the adoption of the Protection of Maternity at Work Places Regulations (LN 92 of 2000) and the Protection of Young Persons at Work Places Regulations (LN 91 of 2000, as amended by LN 283 of 2004). It notes that the First Schedule to LN 92 of 2000 provides a non-exhaustive list of physical work, such as handling loads, for which an assessment has to be carried out before pregnant workers, mothers or breastfeeding women can transport loads. However, the Committee notes that there is no specific mention of women workers who are not pregnant, breastfeeding or being a mother. With respect to young workers, it notes that section 4(1a) of LN 91 of 2000 provides that employers shall ensure that the work assigned is not beyond such young person’s physical or psychological capacity. The Committee notes in this respect the Government’s statement, as a response to its previous request that, beside the legislation adopted (as mentioned above), no specific guidelines has been issued with respect to limiting the assignment of women and young persons for the manual transportation of loads. Considering that neither LN 92 of 2000 (with respect to women), nor LN 91 of 2000 (with respect to young workers) provide a limit to what women and young workers can manually transport, the Committee requests the Government to provide additional information in its next report on measures taken or envisaged to ensure the full application of Article 7 of the Convention, particularly ensuring that all women workers are covered.
3. Part IV of the report form. Practical application of the Convention. The Committee notes the adoption of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Act No. XXVII of 2000) establishing the occupational health and safety authority and the safety appeals board. It notes that section 5 of the Act provides that the Occupational Health and Safety Authority shall ensure that occupational safety and health protection is maintained. The Committee requests the Government to provide additional information in its next report on the practical application of the Convention, including extracts from labour inspection reports.
1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report and the attached legislation. The Committee notes with satisfaction the legislative measures undertaken by the adoption of the General Provisions for Health and Safety at Work Places Regulations (LN 36 of 2003) and the Protection against Risks of Back Injury at Work Places Regulations (LN 35 of 2003), which ensure the application of Articles 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Convention.
2. The Committee is raising certain other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.
Article 4 of the Convention. The Committee notes section 8(1)(b) of the Act for the Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety, 1994, providing in general terms for the employer's obligation "to ensure that reasonable measures and precautions have been taken so that the work environment in workplaces under his control is reasonably favourable to health and free from avoidable physical or psychological stress". The Committee, however, points out that Article 4 of the Convention calls for the observance of the specific conditions (nature of the work, physiological characteristics, climatic conditions, etc.) regarding the application of the principle set forth in Article 3, according to which no worker shall be required or permitted to engage in the manual transport of a load which, by reason of its weight, is likely to jeopardize his health or safety. The Committee therefore asks the Government to define the specific conditions taken into account in the application of the principle inherent in Article 3.
Article 5. The Committee notes section 8(1)(e) of the Act for the Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety, 1994, as well as section 49(4) of the Factories (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, 1986, which both prescribe the employer's duty to inform every worker about the dangers to health and safety in the workplace, the necessity to use the protective measures indicated and the best methods of prevention. The Committee recalls the provision of Article 5 of the Convention and requests the Government to indicate the manner in which the workers assigned to manual transport of loads other than light loads receive, prior to such assignment, adequate training or instruction in working techniques, with a view to safeguarding health and preventing accidents.
Article 6. The Committee notes the Government's indication to the effect that the employer has the obligation to provide and maintain systems of work that are, so far as reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health. The Committee requests the Government to supply additional information whether or not suitable technical devices are used as much as possible in order to limit or facilitate the manual transport of loads, in conformity with Article 6 of the Convention.
Article 7. The Committee notes the Government's indication according to which it is intended to publish specific guidelines either as codes of practice or in the form of regulations in the near future. The Committee hopes that these guidelines will limit the assignment of women and young workers to manual transport of loads other than light loads, and will also reflect the information contained in the ILO publication "Maximum weights in load lifting and carrying" (Occupational Safety and Health Series, No. 59, Geneva, 1988) as concerns weight limits for lifting and carrying loads. It requests the Government to supply a copy of these guidelines as soon as they are issued.
The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its first reports.
It would be grateful if the Government would supply additional information on the following points in its next report:
Article 4 of the Convention. Please specify the conditions (nature of the work, physiological characteristics, climatic conditions, etc.) taken into account in the application of the principle set forth in Article 3 of the Convention, according to which no worker shall be required or permitted to engage in the manual transport of a load which, by reason of its weight, is likely to jeopardize his health or safety.
Article 5. Please indicate how workers are trained or instructed in working techniques before being assigned to the manual transport of loads other than light loads.
Article 6. Please supply information on the measures taken to encourage the use of suitable technical devices in order to limit or facilitate the manual transport of loads.
Article 7. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report to the effect that women are only assigned to the manual transport of light loads, which are substantially lighter than the loads which adult males are permitted to transport. According to the same information, young persons aged between 16 and 18 years are not assigned to the manual transport of loads which are too heavy for them. Please indicate the provisions contained in the national legislation which restrict the assignment of women and young workers to the manual transport of loads other than light loads.
Please indicate the maximum weight of loads permitted to be transported by women and young workers.