Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 (No. 139) - Afghanistan (Ratification: 1979)

In its previous comments, the Committee noted the adoption of the new Labour Code and the Government's indication that the Ministry of Public Health was considering the measures necessary to prevent occupational hazards due to carcinogenic substances and agents in the light of the Convention. The Committee notes from the Government's latest report that the process of applying the provisions of the Convention are under way and that a draft of new regulations has already been completed and will be adopted in the near future. The Committee trusts that the draft regulations will determine the carcinogenic substances and agents which shall be prohibited or regulated in accordance with Article 1 of the Convention and that they will give full effect to Article 2 (substitution of carcinogenic substances by non-carcinogenic or less harmful substances, reduction of the number of workers exposed to carcinogenic substances and degree and duration of exposure), Article 3 (protection of workers against risk of exposure to carcinogenic substances or agents and establishment of an appropriate system of records), Article 4 (providing workers with information on the dangers involved and the measures to be taken when exposed to carcinogenic substances or agents), and Article 5 (provision of medical examinations during the period of employment and thereafter).

The Committee requests the Government to transmit a copy of these regulations and any other regulations, rules or standards concerning occupational safety and health issued under section 115 of the Labour Code, to the Office as soon as they are adopted.