Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2011, publiée 101ème session CIT (2012)

Convention (n° 62) concernant les prescriptions de sécurité (bâtiment), 1937 - Grèce (Ratification: 1984)

Autre commentaire sur C062

Demande directe

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The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report and in Presidential Decree No. 212/2006 concerning the “Protection of workers who are exposed to asbestos at work” and the Ministerial Decision No. 210167/84/2009 on the “Terms and conditions of the operation of undertakings engaged in works of demolition and removal of asbestos and/or materials containing asbestos from buildings, constructions, appliances, plants and vessels as well as in works related to the maintenance, sealing and encapsulation of asbestos and/or materials containing asbestos” attached thereto.

Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. According to statistics provided by the Government, the number of persons employed in the construction industry appears to have declined somewhat since a peak in 2007. The Committee notes with concern the statistics provided also indicate that the number of accidents in the building industry increased from 683 in 2005 to 872 in 2008 which represents a 25 per cent increase. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on measures taken to address these developments regarding the practical application of the Convention.

Ratification prospects regarding the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167). The Committee notes with interest the information provided regarding the considerations given to a possible ratification of Convention No. 167 within the framework of the Tripartite Council for the Health and Safety at Work; the overview of existing legislation giving effect to many of the provisions of Convention No. 167; and regarding the reservations expressed regarding the effect given to Article 6 and 21 of Convention No. 167. The Committee takes this opportunity to recall to the Government that the Office is at its disposal should the Government wish to request any clarifications regarding the provisions of this or any other Convention. The Committee invites the Government to keep it informed on any decisions taken regarding a possible ratification of the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167).