Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

Maximum Weight Convention, 1967 (No. 127) - Lebanon (Ratification: 1977)

The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report and the adoption of Decree No. 11802 of 30 January 2004 organizing prevention and occupational safety and health in all workplaces covered by the Labour Code, including Schedule No. 3 on the maximum weight of loads which may be carried, pushed or pulled by women and young workers. The Committee notes with satisfaction that Decree No. 11802 referred to above gives effect to Articles 3, 4, 6 and 7 of the Convention.

The Committee is addressing a request directly to the Government on certain points.