Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13) - Mali (Ratification: 1960)

Article 7 of the Convention. Statistics on morbidity and mortality due to lead poisoning. The Committee notes the Government’s response in its latest report indicating the type of companies that use lead salts and their derivatives, including paint, glassware, ceramic and battery factories; construction companies; PVC plants; and also the possibility of lead poisoning exposure for toyshop company workers. The Committee also notes that the Government has again indicated that no statistics are available on the morbidity and mortality due to lead poisoning in the abovementioned companies. The Committee notes the Government’s request for technical assistance from the ILO to carry out an investigation to map the risks associated with the use of lead and its derivatives in Mali, and a survey on the prevalence of lead poisoning and preventative practice. The Committee reiterates its hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the collection of data required by Article 7 of the Convention, in order to give full effect to the present provision.