Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182) - Uruguay (Ratification: 2001)

Article 4(1) and (3) of the Convention. Determination and revision of the list of hazardous types of work. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that the list of hazardous types of work was revised in 2009 following consultation with the social partners but that the list has still not been approved by the Executive Authority. The Committee pointed out that although Decision No. 1012/006 of 29 May 2006 includes a detailed list of criteria for use in defining the types of work which are to be deemed hazardous for children, it does not determine the types of activity which are to be prohibited and does not have the force of law.

The Committee notes the Government’s indication in its report that the revision of the list of hazardous types of work is considered a priority. However, it notes with regret that the abovementioned decision still does not have the force of law and that the Government indicates that it does not expect to adopt the decision by decree in the near future. Observing once again that the Government has been referring to the adoption of Decision No. 1012/006 by decree since 2007, the Committee urges the Government to take the necessary measures as soon as possible to ensure that the national legislation determines the hazardous types of work prohibited for persons under 18 years of age. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on progress made in this regard.

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