Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) - Portugal (Ratification: 1985)

The Committee notes with satisfaction the information provided in the Government's latest report and, in particular, the adoption of Legislative Decree No. 441/91 of 14 November 1991 establishing general principles for the promotion of occupational safety and health and Legislative Decree No. 219/93 of 16 June 1993 which creates the Institute for the Inspection of Working Conditions (IDICT). The Committee notes that this legislation ensures an improved application of the Convention by establishing a coherent national occupational safety and health policy, in particular, with respect to Articles 9, 10, 11(d), 15, 16 and 17 of the Convention.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.