Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) - Lebanon (Ratification: 1962)

Articles 3 and 21 of the Convention. The Committee notes with satisfaction the provisions of Order No. 451/2 of 16 August 1997 which, in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 1(b) and (c), of the Convention, provides that the labour inspection, prevention and safety authorities must supply technical information and advice to employers and workers concerning the most effective means of complying with the legal provisions (section 2 of the Order), to bring to the notice of the Ministry any defects or abuses not specifically covered by existing legal provisions, in particular with regard to working hours, wages, occupational safety and health, and the welfare and employment of young people (section 1), and to include in their annual activity reports the information required under Article 21 of the Convention (section 3).

A request regarding certain points is being addressed directly to the Government.