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Radiation Protection Convention, 1960 (No. 115) - Djibouti (Ratification: 1978)

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Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

The Committee notes with concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It expects that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.
Repetition
In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of ratified occupational safety and health (OSH) Conventions, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos 13 (white lead), 115 (radiation protection) and 120 (hygiene – commerce and offices) together.
The Committee notes with interest that Decree No. 2015-211/PR/MTRA establishing the structure and operation of the National Occupational Safety and Health Committee (CNSST) was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 11 July 2015. The Government indicates in its report that the establishment of the CNSST will enable the promotion of a culture of prevention regarding OSH and the possibility of better working conditions, thereby limiting the risks of occupational accidents. The CNSST is responsible for issuing proposals and opinions on OSH regulations and on the development and implementation of national policy for the prevention of occupational risks.

Protection against specific risks

1. Use of white lead in painting (Convention No. 13)

Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. Prohibition of the use of white lead and sulphate of lead in the internal painting of buildings. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to take the necessary steps to bring its legislation and regulations into conformity with the Convention. It notes the Government’s indication in its report that enterprises working in the construction sector attest that white lead, its derivatives and in general any lead-based product are not in the composition of paints or coatings. The Government adds that the use of white lead is neither prohibited nor authorized but, in view of its hazardous properties, a strict prohibition on the use of this product in construction work in the country is likely to be imposed in the near future. In this regard, it indicates that the CNSST will be consulted on this issue shortly. While noting the Government’s indications concerning the application of the Convention in practice, the Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on all progress made regarding the adoption of the legislation or regulations giving full effect to all provisions of the Convention, including the outcome of the consultations of the CNSST on this matter.
Article 7. Statistics. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the annual labour inspection report for 2014 does not mention any cases of lead poisoning among painters.

2. Protection against ionizing radiation (Convention No. 115)

Articles 3(1) and 6(2) of the Convention. Effective protection of workers against ionizing radiation. Review of maximum permissible doses and quantities in the light of new knowledge. The Committee previously noted the Government’s indication that Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers in hospitals and health facilities was due to be revised in order to take account of the revised exposure limits of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The Government also indicated that draft decrees giving effect to section 125 of the Labour Code concerning the adoption of safety and health protection measures in all workplaces and enterprises subject to the Labour Code in relation to various fields, including radiation, would be examined during the first session of the CNSST. In this regard, the Committee wishes to draw the Government’s attention to paragraphs 9 and 11, and paragraph 32, of its 2015 general observation on the Convention concerning the recommended dose limits for occupational exposure. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the revision of Order No. 1010/SG/CG in the light of the 2007 recommendations of the ICRP, and on the adoption of draft decrees concerning the adoption of safety and health protection measures in relation to radiation, and to provide copies of these legislative texts once they have been adopted.
Article 7(1)(b). Exposure limits for young workers between 16 and 18 years of age. The Committee previously noted the Government’s indication that the threshold for the maximum permissible doses for exposure to radiation of young workers between 16 and 18 years of age would be determined following the official launch of the work of the CNSST. In this regard, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the indications contained in paragraphs 13 and 34 of its 2015 general observation. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to fix appropriate levels of ionizing radiation for young workers aged between 16 and 18 years who are directly engaged in radiation work, as required by Article 7(1)(b), and to provide information on this subject.
Articles 9(2) and 15. Instruction of workers engaged in radiation work. Inspection services. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged to ensure that workers engaged in radiation work are duly informed, before and during the assignment of such work, of the precautions to take for their safety and the protection of their health.

3. Hygiene in commerce and offices (Convention No. 120)

Articles 10, 13–16 and 18. Comfortable and steady temperature in premises. Sanitary conveniences. Sufficient seats. Changing facilities. Standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises. Protection against noise and vibrations. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to provide information on the steps taken or contemplated to give full effect to the following Articles of the Convention: Article 10 (comfortable and steady temperature in premises), Article 13 (sanitary conveniences), Article 14 (sufficient seats), Article 15 (changing facilities), Article 16 (standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises) and Article 18 (protection against noise and vibrations). It also noted that draft decrees provided for under section 125(a) of the Labour Code concerning general measures for the protection of safety and health in all workplaces and enterprises covered by the Labour Code – particularly with respect to lighting, ventilation or aeration, drinking water, sanitary facilities, evacuation of dust and fumes, precautions to be taken against fire, installation of emergency exits, radiation, noise and vibrations – would be examined during the first session of the CNSST. The Committee further notes that the Government is requesting technical assistance from the Office with a view to ensuring the effective application of the Convention. Noting the launch of the CNSST, the Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on all progress made towards the adoption of decrees giving full effect to Articles 10, 13–16 and 18 of the Convention and to send copies of these texts once they have been adopted.
The Committee recalls that the Government can avail itself of the technical assistance of the Office concerning the issues raised under these Conventions.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.
Repetition
In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of ratified occupational safety and health (OSH) Conventions, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos 13 (white lead), 115 (radiation protection) and 120 (hygiene – commerce and offices) together.
The Committee notes with interest that Decree No. 2015-211/PR/MTRA establishing the structure and operation of the National Occupational Safety and Health Committee (CNSST) was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 11 July 2015. The Government indicates in its report that the establishment of the CNSST will enable the promotion of a culture of prevention regarding OSH and the possibility of better working conditions, thereby limiting the risks of occupational accidents. The CNSST is responsible for issuing proposals and opinions on OSH regulations and on the development and implementation of national policy for the prevention of occupational risks.
Protection against specific risks
1. Use of white lead in painting (Convention No. 13)
Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. Prohibition of the use of white lead and sulphate of lead in the internal painting of buildings. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to take the necessary steps to bring its legislation and regulations into conformity with the Convention. It notes the Government’s indication in its report that enterprises working in the construction sector attest that white lead, its derivatives and in general any lead-based product are not in the composition of paints or coatings. The Government adds that the use of white lead is neither prohibited nor authorized but, in view of its hazardous properties, a strict prohibition on the use of this product in construction work in the country is likely to be imposed in the near future. In this regard, it indicates that the CNSST will be consulted on this issue shortly. While noting the Government’s indications concerning the application of the Convention in practice, the Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on all progress made regarding the adoption of the legislation or regulations giving full effect to all provisions of the Convention, including the outcome of the consultations of the CNSST on this matter.
Article 7. Statistics. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the annual labour inspection report for 2014 does not mention any cases of lead poisoning among painters.
2. Protection against ionizing radiation (Convention No. 115)
Articles 3(1) and 6(2) of the Convention. Effective protection of workers against ionizing radiation. Review of maximum permissible doses and quantities in the light of new knowledge. The Committee previously noted the Government’s indication that Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers in hospitals and health facilities was due to be revised in order to take account of the revised exposure limits of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The Government also indicated that draft decrees giving effect to section 125 of the Labour Code concerning the adoption of safety and health protection measures in all workplaces and enterprises subject to the Labour Code in relation to various fields, including radiation, would be examined during the first session of the CNSST. In this regard, the Committee wishes to draw the Government’s attention to paragraphs 9 and 11, and paragraph 32, of its 2015 general observation on the Convention concerning the recommended dose limits for occupational exposure. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the revision of Order No. 1010/SG/CG in the light of the 2007 recommendations of the ICRP, and on the adoption of draft decrees concerning the adoption of safety and health protection measures in relation to radiation, and to provide copies of these legislative texts once they have been adopted.
Article 7(1)(b). Exposure limits for young workers between 16 and 18 years of age. The Committee previously noted the Government’s indication that the threshold for the maximum permissible doses for exposure to radiation of young workers between 16 and 18 years of age would be determined following the official launch of the work of the CNSST. In this regard, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the indications contained in paragraphs 13 and 34 of its 2015 general observation. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to fix appropriate levels of ionizing radiation for young workers aged between 16 and 18 years who are directly engaged in radiation work, as required by Article 7(1)(b), and to provide information on this subject.
Articles 9(2) and 15. Instruction of workers engaged in radiation work. Inspection services. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged to ensure that workers engaged in radiation work are duly informed, before and during the assignment of such work, of the precautions to take for their safety and the protection of their health.
3. Hygiene in commerce and offices (Convention No. 120)
Articles 10, 13–16 and 18. Comfortable and steady temperature in premises. Sanitary conveniences. Sufficient seats. Changing facilities. Standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises. Protection against noise and vibrations. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to provide information on the steps taken or contemplated to give full effect to the following Articles of the Convention: Article 10 (comfortable and steady temperature in premises), Article 13 (sanitary conveniences), Article 14 (sufficient seats), Article 15 (changing facilities), Article 16 (standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises) and Article 18 (protection against noise and vibrations). It also noted that draft decrees provided for under section 125(a) of the Labour Code concerning general measures for the protection of safety and health in all workplaces and enterprises covered by the Labour Code – particularly with respect to lighting, ventilation or aeration, drinking water, sanitary facilities, evacuation of dust and fumes, precautions to be taken against fire, installation of emergency exits, radiation, noise and vibrations – would be examined during the first session of the CNSST. The Committee further notes that the Government is requesting technical assistance from the Office with a view to ensuring the effective application of the Convention. Noting the launch of the CNSST, the Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on all progress made towards the adoption of decrees giving full effect to Articles 10, 13–16 and 18 of the Convention and to send copies of these texts once they have been adopted.
The Committee recalls that the Government can avail itself of the technical assistance of the Office concerning the issues raised under these Conventions.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of ratified occupational safety and health (OSH) Conventions, the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos 13 (white lead), 115 (radiation protection) and 120 (hygiene – commerce and offices) together.
The Committee notes with interest that Decree No. 2015-211/PR/MTRA establishing the structure and operation of the National Occupational Safety and Health Committee (CNSST) was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 11 July 2015. The Government indicates in its report that the establishment of the CNSST will enable the promotion of a culture of prevention regarding OSH and the possibility of better working conditions, thereby limiting the risks of occupational accidents. The CNSST is responsible for issuing proposals and opinions on OSH regulations and on the development and implementation of national policy for the prevention of occupational risks.

Protection against specific risks

1. Use of white lead in painting (Convention No. 13)

Articles 1, 2 and 3 of the Convention. Prohibition of the use of white lead and sulphate of lead in the internal painting of buildings. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to take the necessary steps to bring its legislation and regulations into conformity with the Convention. It notes the Government’s indication in its report that enterprises working in the construction sector attest that white lead, its derivatives and in general any lead-based product are not in the composition of paints or coatings. The Government adds that the use of white lead is neither prohibited nor authorized but, in view of its hazardous properties, a strict prohibition on the use of this product in construction work in the country is likely to be imposed in the near future. In this regard, it indicates that the CNSST will be consulted on this issue shortly. While noting the Government’s indications concerning the application of the Convention in practice, the Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on all progress made regarding the adoption of the legislation or regulations giving full effect to all provisions of the Convention, including the outcome of the consultations of the CNSST on this matter.
Article 7. Statistics. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the annual labour inspection report for 2014 does not mention any cases of lead poisoning among painters.

2. Protection against ionizing radiation (Convention No. 115)

Articles 3(1) and 6(2) of the Convention. Effective protection of workers against ionizing radiation. Review of maximum permissible doses and quantities in the light of new knowledge. The Committee previously noted the Government’s indication that Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers in hospitals and health facilities was due to be revised in order to take account of the revised exposure limits of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). The Government also indicated that draft decrees giving effect to section 125 of the Labour Code concerning the adoption of safety and health protection measures in all workplaces and enterprises subject to the Labour Code in relation to various fields, including radiation, would be examined during the first session of the CNSST. In this regard, the Committee wishes to draw the Government’s attention to paragraphs 9 and 11, and paragraph 32, of its 2015 general observation on the Convention concerning the recommended dose limits for occupational exposure. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the revision of Order No. 1010/SG/CG in the light of the 2007 recommendations of the ICRP, and on the adoption of draft decrees concerning the adoption of safety and health protection measures in relation to radiation, and to provide copies of these legislative texts once they have been adopted.
Article 7(1)(b). Exposure limits for young workers between 16 and 18 years of age. The Committee previously noted the Government’s indication that the threshold for the maximum permissible doses for exposure to radiation of young workers between 16 and 18 years of age would be determined following the official launch of the work of the CNSST. In this regard, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the indications contained in paragraphs 13 and 34 of its 2015 general observation. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to fix appropriate levels of ionizing radiation for young workers aged between 16 and 18 years who are directly engaged in radiation work, as required by Article 7(1)(b), and to provide information on this subject.
Articles 9(2) and 15. Instruction of workers engaged in radiation work. Inspection services. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged to ensure that workers engaged in radiation work are duly informed, before and during the assignment of such work, of the precautions to take for their safety and the protection of their health.

3. Hygiene in commerce and offices (Convention No. 120)

Articles 10, 13–16 and 18. Comfortable and steady temperature in premises. Sanitary conveniences. Sufficient seats. Changing facilities. Standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises. Protection against noise and vibrations. In its previous comments, the Committee asked the Government to provide information on the steps taken or contemplated to give full effect to the following Articles of the Convention: Article 10 (comfortable and steady temperature in premises), Article 13 (sanitary conveniences), Article 14 (sufficient seats), Article 15 (changing facilities), Article 16 (standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises) and Article 18 (protection against noise and vibrations). It also noted that draft decrees provided for under section 125(a) of the Labour Code concerning general measures for the protection of safety and health in all workplaces and enterprises covered by the Labour Code – particularly with respect to lighting, ventilation or aeration, drinking water, sanitary facilities, evacuation of dust and fumes, precautions to be taken against fire, installation of emergency exits, radiation, noise and vibrations – would be examined during the first session of the CNSST. The Committee further notes that the Government is requesting technical assistance from the Office with a view to ensuring the effective application of the Convention. Noting the launch of the CNSST, the Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on all progress made towards the adoption of decrees giving full effect to Articles 10, 13–16 and 18 of the Convention and to send copies of these texts once they have been adopted.
The Committee recalls that the Government can avail itself of the technical assistance of the Office concerning the issues raised under these Conventions.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

General observation of 2015. The Committee would like to draw the Government’s attention to its general observation of 2015 under this Convention, and in particular to the request for information contained in paragraph 30 thereof.
Articles 3(1) and 6(2) of the Convention. Effective protection of workers against ionizing radiation. Review of maximum permissible doses and amounts in light of current knowledge. The Committee notes that in reply to the observations of the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) of 2007, which raised concerns about inadequate protection against ionizing radiation for workers in health centres, the Government indicates in its report that Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 on the protection of workers in hospitals and health facilities, provides sufficient protection for workers. The Committee also notes the Government’s indication that Order No. 1010/SG/CG must be revised in order to take into account the revised exposure limits of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), and that the National Occupational Safety and Health Committee (CNSST) will be consulted on this matter. In this regard, the Committee wishes to draw the Government’s attention to paragraphs 9 and 11, and paragraph 32, of its 2015 general observation on the Convention concerning the recommended dose limits for occupational exposure. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the revision of Order No. 1010/SG/CG in light of the 2007 recommendations of the ICRP, and to provide a copy of the Order once it has been adopted.
Article 7(1)(b). Exposure limits for young workers between the age of 16 and 18 years. Referring to its previous comments on the employment of children under the age of 16 years, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that children under the age of 16 years cannot work, pursuant to section  5 of the Labour Code (Act No. 133/AN/05/5e of 2006). It also notes the Government’s indication that the threshold for the maximum permissible doses for exposure to radiation of young workers aged between 16 and 18 years will be determined following the official launch of the work of the CNSST. In this regard, the Committee draws the Government’s attention to the indications contained in paragraphs 13 and 34 of its 2015 general observation. The Committee requests the Government to take the necessary measures to fix appropriate levels of ionizing radiation for young workers aged between 16 and 18 years who are directly engaged in radiation work, as required by Article 7(1)(b), and to provide information on this subject.
Articles 9(2) and 15. Instruction of workers engaged in radiation work. Inspection services. The Committee notes that, in reply to the 2007 observations of the UGTD, according to which workers exposed to ionizing radiation are not sufficiently informed of the dangers involved in their work, the Government indicates that Order No. 1010/SG/CG addresses these concerns and that the labour inspectorate ensures compliance with the Order. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged to ensure that workers engaged in radiation work are duly informed, before and during the assignment of such work, of the precautions to take for their safety and the protection of their health.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:
Repetition
The Committee notes that, for the fourth consecutive year, the Government’s report has not been received and that, prior thereto and since 2000, the Government has submitted the same report which does not provide any new information in reply to the Committee’s previous comments. While noting the efforts made in the country through the adoption of a new Labour Code in 2006 and the development and adoption of a Decent Work Country Programme 2008–12, the Committee must underscore that the reporting obligations undertaken by the Government are important and that a regular review of the situation in the country in relation to the matters covered in this Convention can be helpful for the Government in its further improvements, not only in relation to the application of the present Convention but in the area of occupational safety and health in general.
Plan of action (2010–16). The Committee would also like to take this opportunity to inform the Government that, in March 2010, the Governing Body adopted a plan of action to achieve widespread ratification and effective implementation of the key instruments in the area of occupational safety and health (OSH), the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), its 2002 Protocol, and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) (document GB.307/10/2(Rev.)). The Committee would like to bring to the Government’s attention that, under this plan of action, the Office is available to provide assistance to governments, as appropriate, to bring their national law and practice into conformity with these key OSH Conventions in order to promote their ratification and effective implementation. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any needs it may have in this respect.
In the meantime, the Committee must repeat it previous observation which reads as follows:
The Committee understands, however, that a new Labour Code has recently been adopted (Act No. 133/AN/05 of 28 January 2006) and notes with interest that it contains provisions concerning occupational safety and health that constitutes a general framework for the protection of workers against risks related to work. According to previously submitted information the relevant legislation would also include Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine. With reference to article 125(a) of the newly adopted law providing for the adoption of implementing legislation to regulate measures for the protection of safety and health in all establishments and companies covered by the Labour Code, on a series of different issues including radiation protection, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether the abovementioned Orders remain in force and, as appropriate, to transmit to it copies of any revised or complementing legislation once it has been adopted.
The Committee also notes the observations submitted by the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) on 23 of November 2007, raising concerns regarding insufficient protection against ionizing radiation for employees at health-care centres. These observations were transmitted to the Government for comment on 21 September 2007, but no comments have been received to date.
Article 3(1). Protection of workers against ionizing radiations; Article 6(2). Maximum permissible doses; and Article 9(2) of the Convention. Instruction of the workers assigned to work under radiations. With reference to the foregoing and its previous comments, the Committee recalls that all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. In this context, the Committee notes that the UGDT seems to indicate that, in practice, industrial undertakings using procedures involving ionizing radiation do not seem to apply uniform rules for the protection of workers against exposure thereto and that the workers engaged in, for example, health-care centres are not sufficiently informed of the dangers related to their activity and are not protected in an adequate way. The Committee again draws the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the observations made by the UGDT and urges the Government to take all appropriate measures, in the near future, and with due account of the 1990 Recommendations of the ICRP, to give full effect, in law and in practice, to these provisions of the Convention.
Article 7(1)(b) and (2). Exposure limits for young persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Prohibition against employing young persons under 16 in work involving exposure to radiation. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in relevant legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future.
Exceptional exposure of workers in situations of emergency. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again draws the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16–17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.
The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:
Repetition
The Committee notes that, for the fourth consecutive year, the Government’s report has not been received and that, prior thereto and since 2000, the Government has submitted the same report which does not provide any new information in reply to the Committee’s previous comments. While noting the efforts made in the country through the adoption of a new Labour Code in 2006 and the development and adoption of a Decent Work Country Programme 2008–12, the Committee must underscore that the reporting obligations undertaken by the Government are important and that a regular review of the situation in the country in relation to the matters covered in this Convention can be helpful for the Government in its further improvements, not only in relation to the application of the present Convention but in the area of occupational safety and health in general.
Plan of action (2010–16). The Committee would also like to take this opportunity to inform the Government that, in March 2010, the Governing Body adopted a plan of action to achieve widespread ratification and effective implementation of the key instruments in the area of occupational safety and health (OSH), the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), its 2002 Protocol, and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) (document GB.307/10/2(Rev.)). The Committee would like to bring to the Government’s attention that, under this plan of action, the Office is available to provide assistance to governments, as appropriate, to bring their national law and practice into conformity with these key OSH Conventions in order to promote their ratification and effective implementation. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any needs it may have in this respect.
In the meantime, the Committee must repeat it previous observation which reads as follows:
The Committee understands, however, that a new Labour Code has recently been adopted (Act No. 133/AN/05 of 28 January 2006) and notes with interest that it contains provisions concerning occupational safety and health that constitutes a general framework for the protection of workers against risks related to work. According to previously submitted information the relevant legislation would also include Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine. With reference to article 125(a) of the newly adopted law providing for the adoption of implementing legislation to regulate measures for the protection of safety and health in all establishments and companies covered by the Labour Code, on a series of different issues including radiation protection, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether the abovementioned Orders remain in force and, as appropriate, to transmit to it copies of any revised or complementing legislation once it has been adopted.
The Committee also notes the observations submitted by the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) on 23 of November 2007, raising concerns regarding insufficient protection against ionizing radiation for employees at health-care centres. These observations were transmitted to the Government for comment on 21 September 2007, but no comments have been received to date.
Article 3(1). Protection of workers against ionizing radiations; Article 6(2). Maximum permissible doses; and Article 9(2) of the Convention. Instruction of the workers assigned to work under radiations. With reference to the foregoing and its previous comments, the Committee recalls that all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. In this context, the Committee notes that the UGDT seems to indicate that, in practice, industrial undertakings using procedures involving ionizing radiation do not seem to apply uniform rules for the protection of workers against exposure thereto and that the workers engaged in, for example, health-care centres are not sufficiently informed of the dangers related to their activity and are not protected in an adequate way. The Committee again draws the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the observations made by the UGDT and urges the Government to take all appropriate measures, in the near future, and with due account of the 1990 Recommendations of the ICRP, to give full effect, in law and in practice, to these provisions of the Convention.
Article 7(1)(b) and (2). Exposure limits for young persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Prohibition against employing young persons under 16 in work involving exposure to radiation. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in relevant legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future.
Exceptional exposure of workers in situations of emergency. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again draws the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16–17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.
The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

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

The Committee notes with regret that, for the fourth consecutive year, the Government’s report has not been received and that, prior thereto and since 2000, the Government has submitted the same report which does not provide any new information in reply to the Committee’s previous comments. While noting the efforts made in the country through the adoption of a new Labour Code in 2006 and the development and adoption of a Decent Work Country Programme 2008–12, the Committee must underscore that the reporting obligations undertaken by the Government are important and that a regular review of the situation in the country in relation to the matters covered in this Convention can be helpful for the Government in its further improvements, not only in relation to the application of the present Convention but in the area of occupational safety and health in general.
Plan of action (2010–16). The Committee would also like to take this opportunity to inform the Government that, in March 2010, the Governing Body adopted a plan of action to achieve widespread ratification and effective implementation of the key instruments in the area of occupational safety and health (OSH), the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), its 2002 Protocol, and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) (document GB.307/10/2(Rev.)). The Committee would like to bring to the Government’s attention that, under this plan of action, the Office is available to provide assistance to governments, as appropriate, to bring their national law and practice into conformity with these key OSH Conventions in order to promote their ratification and effective implementation. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any needs it may have in this respect.
In the meantime, the Committee must repeat it previous observation which reads as follows:
The Committee understands, however, that a new Labour Code has recently been adopted (Act No. 133/AN/05 of 28 January 2006) and notes with interest that it contains provisions concerning occupational safety and health that constitutes a general framework for the protection of workers against risks related to work. According to previously submitted information the relevant legislation would also include Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine. With reference to article 125(a) of the newly adopted law providing for the adoption of implementing legislation to regulate measures for the protection of safety and health in all establishments and companies covered by the Labour Code, on a series of different issues including radiation protection, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether the abovementioned Orders remain in force and, as appropriate, to transmit to it copies of any revised or complementing legislation once it has been adopted.
The Committee also notes the observations submitted by the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) on 23 of November 2007, raising concerns regarding insufficient protection against ionizing radiation for employees at health care centres. These observations were transmitted to the Government for comment on 21 September 2007, but no comments have been received to date.
Article 3(1). Protection of workers against ionizing radiations; Article 6(2). Maximum permissible doses; and Article 9(2) of the Convention. Instruction of the workers assigned to work under radiations. With reference to the foregoing and its previous comments, the Committee recalls that all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. In this context, the Committee notes that the UGDT seems to indicate that, in practice, industrial undertakings using procedures involving ionizing radiation do not seem to apply uniform rules for the protection of workers against exposure thereto and that the workers engaged in, for example, health-care centres are not sufficiently informed of the dangers related to their activity and are not protected in an adequate way. The Committee again draws the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the observations made by the UGDT and urges the Government to take all appropriate measures, in the near future, and with due account of the 1990 Recommendations of the ICRP, to give full effect, in law and in practice, to these provisions of the Convention.
Article 7(1)(b) and (2) of the Convention. Exposure limits for young persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Prohibition against employing young persons under 16 in work involving exposure to radiation. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in relevant legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future.
Exceptional exposure of workers in situations of emergency. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again draws the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16–17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.
The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

The Committee notes with regret that, for the third consecutive year, the Government’s report has not been received and that, prior thereto and since 2000, the Government has submitted the same report which does not provide any new information in reply to the Committee’s previous comments. While noting the efforts made in the country through the adoption of a new Labour Code in 2006 and the development and adoption of a Decent Work Country Programme
2008–12, the Committee must underscore that the reporting obligations undertaken by the Government are important and that a regular review of the situation in the country in relation to the matters covered in this Convention can be helpful for the Government in its further improvements, not only in relation to the application of the present Convention but in the area of occupational safety and health in general.

Plan of Action (2010–16). The Committee would also like to take this opportunity to inform the Government that, in March 2010, the Governing Body adopted a plan of action to achieve widespread ratification and effective implementation of the key instruments in the area of occupational safety and health (OSH), the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), its 2002 Protocol, and the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187), (document GB.307/10/2(Rev.)). The Committee would like to bring to the Government’s attention that, under this plan of action, the Office is available to provide assistance to governments, as appropriate, to bring their national law and practice into conformity with these key OSH Conventions in order to promote their ratification and effective implementation. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any needs it may have in this respect.

In the meantime, the Committee must repeat it previous observation which reads as follows:

The Committee understands, however, that a new Labour Code has recently been adopted (Act No. 133/AN/05 of 28 January 2006) and notes with interest that it contains provisions concerning occupational safety and health that constitutes a general framework for the protection of workers against risks related to work. According to previously submitted information the relevant legislation would also include Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine. With reference to article 125(a) of the newly adopted law providing for the adoption of implementing legislation to regulate measures for the protection of safety and health in all establishments and companies covered by the Labour Code, on a series of different issues including radiation protection, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether the abovementioned Orders remain in force and, as appropriate, to transmit to it copies of any revised or complementing legislation once it has been adopted.

The Committee also notes the observations submitted by the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) on 23 of November 2007, raising concerns regarding insufficient protection against ionizing radiation for employees at health care centres. These observations were transmitted to the Government for comment on 21 September 2007, but no comments have been received to date.

Article 3(1). Protection of workers against ionizing radiations; Article 6(2). Maximum permissible doses; and Article 9(2) of the Convention. Instruction of the workers assigned to work under radiations. With reference to the foregoing and its previous comments, the Committee recalls that all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. In this context, the Committee notes that the UGDT seems to indicate that, in practice, industrial undertakings using procedures involving ionizing radiation do not seem to apply uniform rules for the protection of workers against exposure thereto and that the workers engaged in, for example, health-care centres are not sufficiently informed of the dangers related to their activity and are not protected in an adequate way. The Committee again draws the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the observations made by the UGDT and urges the Government to take all appropriate measures, in the near future, and with due account of the 1990 Recommendations of the ICRP, to give full effect, in law and in practice, to these provisions of the Convention.

Article 7(1)(b) and (2) of the Convention. Exposure limits for young persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Prohibition against employing young persons under 16 in work involving exposure to radiation. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in relevant legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future.

Exceptional exposure of workers in situations of emergency. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again draws the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16–17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2011.]

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes with regret that, since 2000, the Government has submitted the same report which does not provide any new information in reply to its previous comments. The Committee understands, however, that a new Labour Code has recently been adopted (Act No. 133/AN/05 of 28 January 2006) and notes with interest that it contains provisions concerning occupational safety and health that constitute a general framework for the protection of workers against risks related to work. According to previously submitted information, the relevant legislation would also include Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72/60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine. With reference to article 125(a) of the newly adopted law providing for the adoption of implementing legislation to regulate measures for the protection of safety and health in all establishments and companies covered by the Labour Code, on a series of different issues including radiation protection, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether the abovementioned Orders remain in force, and, as appropriate, to transmit to it copies of any revised or complementing legislation once it has been adopted.

The Committee also notes the observations submitted by the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) on 23 August 2007 raising concerns regarding insufficient protection against ionizing radiation for employees at health-care centres. These observations were transmitted to the Government for comment on 21 September 2007, but no comments have been received to date.

Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. Effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations. Article 6, paragraph 2. Maximum permissible doses. Article 9, paragraph 2. Instruction of the workers assigned to work under radiations. With reference to the foregoing and its previous comments, the Committee recalls that all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. In this context, the Committee notes that the UGTD indicates that, in practice, industrial undertakings using procedures involving ionizing radiation do not seem to apply uniform rules for the protection of workers against exposure thereto and that the workers engaged in, for example, health-care centres, are not sufficiently informed of the dangers related to their activity and are not protected in an adequate way. The Committee again draws the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the observations made by the UGTD and urges the Government to take all appropriate measures, in the very near future, and with due account taken of the 1990 recommendations of the ICRP, to give full effect, in law and in practice, to these provisions of the Convention.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. Exposure limits for young persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Prohibition against employing young persons under 16 in work involving exposure to radiation. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in relevant legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by these provisions of the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of these provisions of the Convention in the near future.

Occupational exposure during an emergency. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again draws the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16 and 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

With reference to the advances that hopefully will be made through the Decent Work Country Programme 2008–12, including, inter alia, further cooperation with the social partners, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

The Committee notes with regret that, since 2000, the Government has submitted the same report which does not provide any new information in reply to its previous comments. The Committee understands, however, that a new Labour Code has recently been adopted (Act No. 133/AN/05 of 28 January 2006) and notes with interest that it contains provisions concerning occupational safety and health that constitute a general framework for the protection of workers against risks related to work. According to previously submitted information, the relevant legislation would also include Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72/60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine. With reference to article 125(a) of the newly adopted law providing for the adoption of implementing legislation to regulate measures for the protection of safety and health in all establishments and companies covered by the Labour Code, on a series of different issues including radiation protection, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether the abovementioned Orders remain in force, and, as appropriate, to transmit to it copies of any revised or complementing legislation once it has been adopted.

The Committee also notes the observations submitted by the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) on 23 August 2007 raising concerns regarding insufficient protection against ionizing radiation for employees at health-care centres. These observations were transmitted to the Government for comment on 21 September 2007, but no comments have been received to date.

Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. Effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations. Article 6, paragraph 2. Maximum permissible doses. Article 9, paragraph 2. Instruction of the workers assigned to work under radiations. With reference to the foregoing and its previous comments, the Committee recalls that all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. In this context, the Committee notes that the UGTD indicates that, in practice, industrial undertakings using procedures involving ionizing radiation do not seem to apply uniform rules for the protection of workers against exposure thereto and that the workers engaged in, for example, health-care centres, are not sufficiently informed of the dangers related to their activity and are not protected in an adequate way. The Committee again draws the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the observations made by the UGTD and urges the Government to take all appropriate measures, in the very near future, and with due account taken of the 1990 recommendations of the ICRP, to give full effect, in law and in practice, to these provisions of the Convention.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. Exposure limits for young persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Prohibition against employing young persons under 16 in work involving exposure to radiation. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in relevant legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by these provisions of the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of these provisions of the Convention in the near future.

Occupational exposure during an emergency. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again draws the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16 and 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

With reference to the advances that hopefully will be made through the Decent Work Programme 2008–12, including, inter alia, further cooperation with the social partners, the Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

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

1. The Committee notes with regret that, since 2000, the Government has submitted the same report which does not provide any new information in reply to its previous comments. The Committee understands, however, that a new Labour Code has recently been adopted (Act No. 133/AN/05 of 28 January 2006) and notes with interest that it contains provisions concerning occupational safety and health that constitute a general framework for the protection of workers against risks related to work. According to previously submitted information, the relevant legislation would also include Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72/60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine. With reference to article 125(a) of the newly adopted law providing for the adoption of implementing legislation to regulate measures for the protection of safety and health in all establishments and companies covered by the Labour Code, on a series of different issues including radiation protection, the Committee requests the Government to clarify whether the abovementioned Orders remain in force, and, as appropriate, to transmit to it copies of any revised or complementing legislation once it has been adopted.

2. The Committee also notes the observations submitted by the General Union of Djibouti Workers (UGTD) on 23 August 2007 raising concerns regarding insufficient protection against ionizing radiation for employees at health-care centres. These observations were transmitted to the Government for comment on 21 September 2007, but no comments have been received to date.

3. Article 3, paragraph 1 of the Convention. Effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations; Article 6, paragraph 2.  Maximum permissible doses; Article 9, paragraph 2. Instruction of the workers assigned to work under radiations. With reference to the foregoing and its previous comments, the Committee recalls that all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. In this context, the Committee notes that the UGTD indicates that, in practice, industrial undertakings using procedures involving ionizing radiation do not seem to apply uniform rules for the protection of workers against exposure thereto and that the workers engaged in, for example, health-care centres, are not sufficiently informed of the dangers related to their activity and are not protected in an adequate way. The Committee again draws the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Committee requests the Government to respond to the observations made by the UGTD and urges the Government to take all appropriate measures, in the very near future, and with due account taken of the 1990 recommendations of the ICRP, to give full effect, in law and in practice, to these provisions of the Convention.

4. Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. Exposure limits for young persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Prohibition against employing young persons under 16 in work involving exposure to radiation. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in relevant legislation prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by these provisions of the Convention. The Committee urges the Government to take all appropriate measures to ensure the application of these provisions of the Convention in the near future.

5. Exceptional exposure of workers in situations of emergency. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee again draws the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16 and 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2008.]

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

1. The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

With reference to comments it has been making for several years, the Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain any new element in response to its previous comments. The Committee is therefore bound to reiterate its comments, which concerned the following points.

1. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its 1992 general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

2. Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2 of the Convention. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government’s indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

3. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government’s report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

2. The Committee trusts that the Government’s next report will contain information on measures taken giving full effect to the Convention with due account given to the Committee’s general observations of 1992, including reference to the 1990 recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP).

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

1. With reference to comments it has been making for several years, the Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain any new element in response to its previous comments. The Committee is therefore bound to reiterate its comments, which concerned the following points.

1. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its 1992 general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

2. Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government’s indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

3. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government’s report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

2. The Committee trusts that the Government’s next report will contain information on measures taken giving full effect to the Convention with due account given to the Committee’s general observations of 1992, including reference to the 1990 recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP).

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2006.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes the Government’s report. It notes that the report does not contain any new element in response to its previous comments. The Committee is therefore bound to reiterate its comments, which concerned the following points:

1.  The Committee notes the information provided in the Government’s latest report. It notes the Government’s indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its 1992 general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government’s attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

2.  Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2.In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72‑60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government’s indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

3.  The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government’s report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government’s attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's latest report. It notes the Government's indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionizing radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionizing radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its 1992 general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government's attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

2. Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2.In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government's indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

3. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government's report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government's attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's latest report. It notes the Government's indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionising radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionising radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its 1992 general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government's attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

2. Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government's indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

3. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government's report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government's attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's latest report. It notes the Government's indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionising radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionising radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its 1992 general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government's attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

2. Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionizing radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government's indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

3. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government's report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government's attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its 1992 general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionizing radiation and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

I. The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's latest report. It notes the Government's indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionising radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionising radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government's attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionising radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government's indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

II. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government's report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government's attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

I. The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's latest report. It notes the Government's indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionising radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionising radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government's attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionising radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government's indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

II. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government's report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government's attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

I. The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's latest report. It notes the Government's indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionising radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionising radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its general observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government's attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the general observation.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionising radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government's indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

II. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government's report contains no reply to the general observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government's attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its general observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

I. The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's latest report. It notes the Government's indication that the work undertaken to bring the Labour Code and texts for its application up to date is not finished and, therefore, it is not possible to indicate the measures taken in the light of current knowledge as called for in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. In this regard, the Committee would recall that, under Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, all appropriate steps shall be taken to ensure effective protection of workers against ionising radiations and to review maximum permissible doses of ionising radiations in the light of current knowledge. Referring to its General Observation under this Convention, the Committee would draw the Government's attention to the revised dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations established on the basis of new physiological findings by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) in its 1990 recommendations. The Government is requested to indicate, in its next report, the steps taken or being considered in relation to the matters raised in the conclusions to the General Observation.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. In its previous comments, the Committee had noted that there were no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against ionising radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 16 years of age in radiation work and fixing maximum permissible doses for persons between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work, as called for by this Article of the Convention. It notes the Government's indication that, since the revision of the Labour Code and the texts for its application is not finished, no measures have been taken in this regard. The Committee once again expresses the hope that the Government will take the necessary measures to ensure the application of this Article in the near future and requests the Government to indicate, in its next report, the progress made in this regard.

II. The Committee notes with regret that the information provided in the Government's report contains no reply to the General Observation of 1987. The Committee would now call the Government's attention to paragraphs 16 to 17 of its General Observation under this Convention which concern the occupational exposure during and after an emergency. The Government is requested to indicate whether, in emergency situations, exceptions are permitted to the normally tolerated dose limits for exposure to ionising radiations and, if so, to indicate the exceptional levels of exposure allowed in these circumstances and to specify the manner in which these circumstances are defined.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes that no report has been received from the Government. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee noted from the Government's report for 1983 that the risk due to the use of X-rays continued to be the only risk of exposure to radiation in Djibouti. It hopes that the Government will provide in its next report information on any progress made in this regard.

Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Convention. The Committee noted that the maximum permissible dose levels of ionising radiations had not been reviewed recently. It hopes that the Government will take the necessary measures to keep those limits under constant review, in light of current knowledge, as required by these provisions of the Convention, and that the next report will indicate any modifications which may have been made as a result.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. The Committee noted the Government's statement that apart from work in medical institutions, there was no risk exposing workers to radiations in Djibouti and that therefore, no child under 18 years of age was assigned to work involving exposure to ionising radiations. The Committee would point out that there are no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 786 of 17 June 1955 on employment of children or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 18 or 16 years of age in radiation work and/or fixing maximum permissible doses for workers between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work as required by Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2, of the Convention. The Committee hopes that the next report will indicate the measures taken or envisaged to introduce such provisions.

Article 11. The Committee noted that the Government's report did not directly respond to its request of 1984 concerning the application of this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to supply information on the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the monitoring of workers covered by Order No. 1010/SG/CG, in order to measure their exposure to ionising radiations with a view to ascertaining that applicable dose levels are respected. Such measures might be effected by films, dosemeters or other suitable means, as suggested in paragraph 17(2) of the Radiation Protection Recommendation, 1960 (No. 114).

Article 13. The Committee requests the Government, in its future reports, to provide information on the adoption of special measures which apply this provision of the Convention (remedial action to be taken in the case of an emergency and notification to the competent authority).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1987, published 74th ILC session (1987)

The Committee notes from the Government's reply to its previous request that the risk due to the use of X-rays continues to be the only risk of exposure to radiation in Djibouti. It hopes that the Government will continue in forthcoming reports to provide information on any developments occurring in this regard.

Article 3, paragraph 1, and Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Convention. The Committee notes that the maximum permissible dose levels of ionising radiations have not been reviewed recently. It hopes that the Government will take the necessary measures to keep those limits under constant review, in light of current knowledge, as required by these provisions of the Convention, and that the next report will indicate any modifications which may have been made as a result.

Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2. The Committee notes the Government's statement that apart from work in medical institutions, there is no risk exposing workers to radiations in Djibouti and that therefore, no child under 18 years of age is assigned to work involving exposure to ionising radiations. The Committee would point out that there are no provisions in Order No. 1010/SG/CG of 3 July 1968 concerning the protection of workers against radiation in hospitals and health-care institutions, or in Order No. 786 of 17 June 1955 on employment of children or in Order No. 72-60/SG/CG of 12 January 1972 on occupational medicine, prohibiting the employment of children under 18 or 16 years of age in radiation work and/or fixing maximum permissible doses for workers between 16 and 18 who are directly engaged in radiation work as required by Article 7, paragraphs 1(b) and 2, of the Convention. The Committee hopes that the next report will indicate the measures taken or envisaged to introduce such provisions.

Article 11. The Committee notes that the Government's report does not directly respond to its previous request concerning the application of this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to supply information on the measures taken or envisaged to ensure the monitoring of workers covered by Order No. 1010/SG/CG, in order to measure their exposure to ionising radiations with a view to ascertaining that applicable dose levels are respected. Such measures might be effected by films, dosemeters or other suitable means, as suggested in paragraph 17(2) of the Radiation Protection Recommendation, 1960 (No. 114).

Article 13. The Committee requests the Government, in its future reports, to provide information on the adoption of special measures which apply this provision of the Convention (remedial action to be taken in the case of an emergency and notification to the competent authority).

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