Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Maximum Weight Convention, 1967 (No. 127) - New Caledonia

The Committee notes with satisfaction the information concerning the adoption of Decree No. 2009-4271/GNC of 22 September 2009 containing minimum occupational safety and health (OSH) requirements concerning manual handling of loads. The Decree prescribes specific maximum limits of loads to be carried by adult men, women and young workers and the conduct of risk assessments in relation to the manual handling of loads and gives effect to the provisions of the Convention. The Committee also notes the information that the Government presently implementing is 2009–14 OSH policy based on prevention which includes practical measures including campaigns to increase the general awareness knowledge on OSH. The Committee requests the Government to submit to the Office a copy of the abovementioned national policy on OSH.

Part V of the report form. Application in practice. The Committee requests the Government to provide a general appreciation of the manner the Convention is applied in the country including extracts from inspection services and information concerning the number and nature of contraventions reported and the action taken on them, etc.