Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work) Convention, 1979 (No. 152) - Guinea (Ratification: 1982)

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

In its previous observation of 2014, the Committee noted the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014) and requested the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Labour Code in the port sector. In this regard, the Committee notes that the Government has referred to three ministerial decisions issued pursuant to the Labour Code pertaining to the fixing of fees for work permits, the determination of protected jobs in the private and related sectors and the use of foreign labour. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on the implementing texts of the Labour Code in dock work.

The Committee notes that the Labour Code contains general provisions on safety and health (Title III “Protection of workers’ health”, chapter I “Occupational safety and health”, sections 231(1)–231(21)), which essentially reproduce the provisions contained in the previous Labour Code. Noting that the information provided in the Government’s report remains insufficient as it does not enable the Committee to assess the effect given to numerous provisions of the Convention, the Committee requests the Government to provide further information on any measures taken, for example, ministerial decisions, decrees or regulatory texts, to ensure that the general provisions of the Labour Code are effectively implemented in dock work.

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Safety of dockworkers. In its previous comments, the Committee noted the Government’s indication that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code establish the general obligation for workers to use health and safety equipment correctly and for those responsible for workplaces to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and health issues for the benefit of workers, thus ensuring the application of Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. The Committee notes that these two provisions are essentially reproduced in the new Labour Code under sections 231(3) (formerly section 170) and 231(6) (formerly section 172). Noting that the requested information was not submitted, the Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions of the Labour Code are applied specifically to dockworkers. The Committee encourages the Government to indicate any ministerial decisions, decrees or regulatory texts adopted with the aim of ensuring the safety of dockworkers, as well as any guidelines published or practical training provided on safety and health in dock work.

Article 6(1)(c) and (2). Participation of workers in workplace safety measures. Noting that the requested information was not submitted, the Committee once again requests the Government to indicate the measures taken for the participation of workers in workplace safety measures, and particularly the level of the guarantees provided that workers can express their views on safety at work to the extent of their control over the equipment and methods of work, express views on the working procedures adopted and report to their immediate supervisor any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk, so that corrective measures can be taken.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure collaboration between workers and employers. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the ministry responsible for labour has two tripartite consultation bodies. These bodies are the Consultative Commission on Labour and Social Legislation and the National Social Dialogue Council. The Committee observes that these two consultation bodies are established under sections 515(1)–515(9) of the Labour Code and, in particular, that the responsibilities of the Consultative Commission on Labour and Social Legislation have been broadened to include the promotion of the implementation of international labour standards and the strict observance of ratified Conventions, and the drafting of regular reports on the application in practice of ILO Conventions and Recommendations (section 515(1)(8)). The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any opinions, suggestions or resolutions issued by these two consultative bodies in relation to safety and health in dock work, and to provide further information on the measures taken to guarantee consultation between the workers and employers in that sector.

Article 12. Firefighting. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee has been informed of the adoption of a bill issuing the Merchant Marine Code by the Council of Ministers on 25 October 2018. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the entry into force of the new Merchant Marine Code, to supply a copy of it and to provide information on the measures taken under this new legislative framework to ensure that appropriate and adequate firefighting resources are made available in ports.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. In its previous comments, the Committee noted that section 174 of the former Labour Code, reproduced in section 231(9) of the new Labour Code, provides that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. Noting that the requested information has not been provided by the Government, the Committee once again requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the full application of this provision of the Labour Code, which is general in scope, in the port sector, and to specify, where available, any guidelines or regulatory texts adopted in this regard.

Article 37. Safety and health committees. The Committee notes that section 231(2)(2) of the Labour Code provides that “all establishments or companies regularly employing at least 25 employees must set up a safety and health committee. The role of this committee is to study, develop and ensure the implementation of preventive and protective measures in the field of occupational safety and health.” The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the implementation of this provision in dock work.

Implementation of the Convention. The Committee previously requested the Government to provide information on the measures taken to ensure the application of the following Articles of the Convention: Article 16 (safety of water transport to and from a ship or other place, embarking and disembarking, as well as safety of transport to and from a workplace on land); Article 18 (regulations on hatch covers); Article 19(1) (protection of openings on decks); Article 19(2) (height and strength of coamings for hatchways that are not in use); Article 20 (hatch covers, ventilation and evacuation measures); Article 30 (safety measures to be taken when attaching loads to lifting appliances); Article 33 (protection against the harmful effects of excessive noise); and Article 35 (trained personnel for the rescue of persons in danger). Noting that the requested information was not submitted, the Committee once again requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to give effect to the above-mentioned provisions of the Convention and to provide copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

Lastly, the Committee previously requested the Government to take measures to ensure the maintenance of lifting appliances and loose gear in conformity with Articles 8–11, 14, 15, 17, 20–28, 31, 32(2)–(5) and 34 of the Convention. The Committee once again requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged regarding the maintenance of lifting appliances and loose gear, in conformity with the requirements under the above-mentioned provisions of the Convention, and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

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

The Committee notes with deep concern that the Government’s report has not been received. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee takes note of the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014). The Committee requests the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Code in view of a complete review of the new legislation.

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2)–(5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to provide information on any action taken in this regard.

The Committee expects that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It expresses deep concern in this respect. It is therefore bound to repeat its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee takes note of the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014). The Committee requests the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Code in view of a complete review of the new legislation.

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2)–(5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to provide information on any action taken in this regard.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

The Committee takes note of the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014). The Committee requests the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Code in view of a complete review of the new legislation.

The Committee further notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous comments.

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2)–(5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to provide information on any action taken in this regard.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

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

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2)–(5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

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

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2)–(5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

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

Repetition

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2–5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

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

Article 6(1)(a) and (b) of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6,(1)(a) and (b), of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32(1). Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2–5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

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 direct request which read as follows:

Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a) and (b), of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6,(1)(a) and (b), of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient firefighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32, paragraph 1. Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19(1), 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19(2) and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6(1)(c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32(2–5), and 34 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the very near future.

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

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:

Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a) and (b), of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a) and (b), of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient fire-fighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

Article 32, paragraph 1. Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19, paragraphs 2 and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph (c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, paragraphs 2–5, and 34, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

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

The Committee notes 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. Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a) and (b), of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a) and (b), of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

2. Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

3. Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient fire-fighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

4. Article 32, paragraph 1. Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

5. The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraph 1, 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

6. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19, paragraphs 2 and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

7. The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph (c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, paragraphs 2–5, and 34, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

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

1. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report, including title II of Act L/95/23/CTRN of 12 June 1995, issuing the Merchant Marine Code and Order No. 003/PRG/SGG/88 of 28 January 1988, introducing the Labour Code of the Republic of Guinea (hereafter referred to as the Labour Code). The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the following points.

2. Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a) and (b), of the Convention. Measures to ensure the safety of portworkers. The Committee notes that the Government indicates that sections 170 and 172 of the Labour Code, establishing that workers have a general obligation to use health and safety equipment correctly and that those responsible for workplaces have an obligation to organize appropriate practical training with regard to safety and hygiene issues for the benefit of workers, ensure the application of Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraphs (a) and (b), of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken to ensure that these general provisions are applied to portworkers.

3. Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government with regard to sections 288 and 290 of the Labour Code, which provide for the establishment of a consultative committee which is to be responsible, amongst other things, for issuing opinions and formulating proposals and resolutions on labour legislation and regulations and social laws. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the application, in practice, of the measures taken to ensure the collaboration between workers and employers provided for in Article 7 of the Convention.

4. Article 12. Fighting fire. The Committee notes that sections 71, 72 and 76 of the Merchant Marine Code briefly touch upon the question of fire protection systems and equipment, but only in the context of inspections of vessels engaged in international voyages. The Committee requests the Government to take the measures necessary to ensure that appropriate and sufficient fire-fighting measures are made available for use wherever dock work is carried out.

5. Article 32, paragraph 1. Dangerous cargoes. The Committee notes that section 174 of the Labour Code states, in general, that vendors or distributors of dangerous substances, as well as those responsible for workplaces where such substances are used, are required to mark and label them. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the application, in practice, of this provision, which is general in scope, in the dock sector.

6. The Committee notes that the information provided by the Government in its report of May 2005 on the application of Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35 and 37, are general in nature and do not permit the Committee to ascertain whether they are being applied in the dock sector. The Committee requests the Government to provide further information on the measures taken to ensure the application of Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraph 1, 29, 30, 35 and 37, of the Convention and to attach copies of the relevant national laws and regulations.

7. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain replies to its request for further information contained in the previous direct request regarding the application of Articles 19, paragraphs 2 and 33, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide the information requested, as well as information on the measures taken with regard to the application of these Articles.

8. The Committee notes that, in its report, the Government does not provide any clarification with regard to the measures taken to give effect to Article 6, paragraph 1, subparagraph (c), and Articles 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, paragraphs 2-5, and 34, of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to take measures to ensure the application of these Articles and to keep the Committee informed of any action taken in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

The Committee notes 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:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its last report. However, it observes that no reply has yet been formulated to its comments regarding the application of the Convention.

Consequently, the Committee requests the Government to take the necessary steps necessary to communicate detailed information on the following points.

1. The Committee notes that no information has been provided in reply to its request to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe, in conformity with, Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the measures taken to give effect to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It once again requests the Government to communicate the relevant information.

2. The Committee has noted the detailed information provided by the Government concerning Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35, 37. In describing the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of these Articles, the Government referred on several occasions to corresponding legislation or regulations without specifying the titles and dates of the relevant texts. The Committee requests the Government to specify the national legislation or regulations referred to and to communicate a copy of these texts.

3. Article 19, paragraph 2. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report with respect to this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on the height and strength of hatchways beyond which the precautionary measures prescribed by the Convention must be assured. The Government is also requested to indicate the provisions concerning the designation of a responsible person charged with ensuring that the measures set forth in this paragraph are carried out.

4. Article 33. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give effect to this Article. Given that section 171, paragraph 1, of the Labour Code provides that a ministerial decree shall determine that the general measures of protection with respect to, in particular, noise, the Committee requests the Government to communicate a copy of this text as soon as it is adopted.

5. Article 36. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken, by legislation or otherwise, and after consultation with the employers’ and workers’ organizations concerned, to determine the occupational risks which require initial, periodical or special medical examinations; the maximum interval at which periodical or special medical examinations are to be carried out; the range of special investigations for specific risks; and that medical examinations are to be carried out free of cost to the worker and the records of such examinations are to be confidential.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

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:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its last report. However, it observes that no reply has yet been formulated to its comments regarding the application of the Convention.

Consequently, the Committee requests the Government to take the necessary steps necessary to communicate detailed information on the following points.

1. The Committee notes that no information has been provided in reply to its request to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe, in conformity with, Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the measures taken to give effect to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It once again requests the Government to communicate the relevant information.

2. The Committee has noted with interest the detailed information provided by the Government concerning Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35, 37. In describing the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of these Articles, the Government referred on several occasions to corresponding legislation or regulations without specifying the titles and dates of the relevant texts. The Committee requests the Government to specify the national legislation or regulations referred to and to communicate a copy of these texts.

3. Article 19, paragraph 2. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report with respect to this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on the height and strength of hatchways beyond which the precautionary measures prescribed by the Convention must be assured. The Government is also requested to indicate the provisions concerning the designation of a responsible person charged with ensuring that the measures set forth in this paragraph are carried out.

4. Article 33. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give effect to this Article. Given that section 171, paragraph 1, of the Labour Code provides that a ministerial decree shall determine that the general measures of protection with respect to, in particular, noise, the Committee requests the Government to communicate a copy of this text as soon as it is adopted.

5. Article 36. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken, by legislation or otherwise, and after consultation with the employers’ and workers’ organizations concerned, to determine the occupational risks which require initial, periodical or special medical examinations; the maximum interval at which periodical or special medical examinations are to be carried out; the range of special investigations for specific risks; and that medical examinations are to be carried out free of cost to the worker and the records of such examinations are to be confidential.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

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:

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its last report. However, it observes that no reply has yet been formulated to its comments regarding the application of the Convention.

Consequently, the Committee requests the Government to take the necessary steps necessary to communicate detailed information on the following points.

1. The Committee notes that no information has been provided in reply to its request to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe, in conformity with, Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the measures taken to give effect to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It once again requests the Government to communicate the relevant information.

2. The Committee has noted with interest the detailed information provided by the Government concerning Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35, 37. In describing the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of these Articles, the Government referred on several occasions to corresponding legislation or regulations without specifying the titles and dates of the relevant texts. The Committee requests the Government to specify the national legislation or regulations referred to and to communicate a copy of these texts.

3. Article 19, paragraph 2. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report with respect to this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on the height and strength of hatchways beyond which the precautionary measures prescribed by the Convention must be assured. The Government is also requested to indicate the provisions concerning the designation of a responsible person charged with ensuring that the measures set forth in this paragraph are carried out.

4. Article 33. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give effect to this Article. Given that section 171, paragraph 1, of the Labour Code provides that a ministerial decree shall determine that the general measures of protection with respect to, in particular, noise, the Committee requests the Government to communicate a copy of this text as soon as it is adopted.

5. Article 36. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken, by legislation or otherwise, and after consultation with the employers’ and workers’ organizations concerned, to determine the occupational risks which require initial, periodical or special medical examinations; the maximum interval at which periodical or special medical examinations are to be carried out; the range of special investigations for specific risks; and that medical examinations are to be carried out free of cost to the worker and the records of such examinations are to be confidential.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

The Committee notes 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:

        The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its last report. However, it observes that no reply has yet been formulated to its comments regarding the application of the Convention.

        Consequently, the Committee requests the Government to take the necessary steps necessary to communicate detailed information on the following points.

        1. The Committee notes that no information has been provided in reply to its request to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe, in conformity with, Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the measures taken to give effect to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It once again requests the Government to communicate the relevant information.

        2. The Committee has noted with interest the detailed information provided by the Government concerning Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35, 37. In describing the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of these Articles, the Government referred on several occasions to corresponding legislation or regulations without specifying the titles and dates of the relevant texts. The Committee requests the Government to specify the national legislation or regulations referred to and to communicate a copy of these texts.

        3. Article 19, paragraph 2. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report with respect to this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on the height and strength of hatchways beyond which the precautionary measures prescribed by the Convention must be assured. The Government is also requested to indicate the provisions concerning the designation of a responsible person charged with ensuring that the measures set forth in this paragraph are carried out.

        4. Article 33. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give effect to this Article. Given that section 171, paragraph 1, of the Labour Code provides that a ministerial decree shall determine that the general measures of protection with respect to, in particular, noise, the Committee requests the Government to communicate a copy of this text as soon as it is adopted.

        5. Article 36. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken, by legislation or otherwise, and after consultation with the employers’ and workers’ organizations concerned, to determine the occupational risks which require initial, periodical or special medical examinations; the maximum interval at which periodical or special medical examinations are to be carried out; the range of special investigations for specific risks; and that medical examinations are to be carried out free of cost to the worker and the records of such examinations are to be confidential.

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

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its last report. However, it observes that no reply has yet been formulated to its comments regarding the application of the Convention.

Consequently, the Committee requests the Government to take the necessary steps necessary to communicate detailed information on the following points.

1. The Committee notes that no information has been provided in reply to its request to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe, in conformity with, Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the measures taken to give effect to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It once again requests the Government to communicate the relevant information.

2. The Committee has noted with interest the detailed information provided by the Government concerning Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraphs 1, 29, 30, 35, 37. In describing the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of these Articles, the Government referred on several occasions to corresponding legislation or regulations without specifying the titles and dates of the relevant texts. The Committee requests the Government to specify the national legislation or regulations referred to and to communicate a copy of these texts.

3. Article 19, paragraph 2. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report with respect to this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on the height and strength of hatchways beyond which the precautionary measures prescribed by the Convention must be assured. The Government is also requested to indicate the provisions concerning the designation of a responsible person charged with ensuring that the measures set forth in this paragraph are carried out.

4. Article 33. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give effect to this Article. Given that section 171, paragraph 1, of the Labour Code provides that a ministerial decree shall determine that the general measures of protection with respect to, in particular, noise, the Committee requests the Government to communicate a copy of this text as soon as it is adopted.

5. Article 36. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken, by legislation or otherwise, and after consultation with the employers' and workers' organizations concerned, to determine the occupational risks which require initial, periodical or special medical examinations; the maximum interval at which periodical or special medical examinations are to be carried out; the range of special investigations for specific risks; and that medical examinations are to be carried out free of cost to the worker and the records of such examinations are to be confidential.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee has noted the information provided by the Government in its latest report concerning, in particular, Articles 38, 39, 40 and 41 of the Convention.

1. The Committee notes that no information has been provided in reply to its request to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe, in conformity with Article 4, paragraph 1, the measures taken to give effect to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It once again requests the Government to communicate the relevant information.

2. The Committee has noted with interest the detailed information provided by the Government concerning Articles 16, 18, 19, paragraph 1, 29, 30, 35, 37. In describing the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of these Articles, the Government referred on several occasions to corresponding legislation or regulations without specifying the titles and dates of the relevant texts. The Committee requests the Government to specify the national legislation or regulations referred to and to communicate a copy of these texts.

3. Article 19, paragraph 2. The Committee noted the information provided by the Government in its report with respect to this Article of the Convention. It requests the Government to provide detailed information on the height and strength of hatchways beyond which the precautionary measures prescribed by the Convention must be assured. The Government is also requested to indicate the provisions concerning the designation of a responsible person charged with ensuring that the measures set forth in this paragraph are carried out.

4. Article 33. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give effect to this Article. Given that section 171, paragraph 1, of the Labour Code provides that a ministerial decree shall determine the general measures of protection with respect to, in particular, noise, the Committee requests the Government to communicate a copy of this text as soon as it is adopted.

5. Article 36. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken, by legislation or otherwise, and after consultation with the employers' and workers' organizations concerned, to determine: the occupational risks which require initial, periodical or special medical examinations; the maximum interval at which periodical or special medical examinations are to be carried out; the range of special investigations for specific risks; and that medical examinations are to be carried out free of cost to the worker and the records of such examinations are to be confidential.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee has noted with interest the detailed information provided in the Government's report concerning Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe that measures be taken to give effect to these Articles, as required by Article 4.

Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give full effect to the following provisions:

Article 16, paragraphs 1 and 2 - Safe transport to or from a ship or other place by water, embarking and disembarking of ships as well as safe transport to or from a workplace on land.

Article 18, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Regulations concerning hatch covers.

Article 19, paragraphs 1 and 2 - Protection around openings in decks; closing of hatchways when not in use.

Article 29 - Strength and construction of pallets for supporting loads.

Article 30 - Safety measures for attaching loads to lifting appliances.

Article 33 - Regulations concerning excessive noise.

Article 35 - Trained personnel for rescue of those in danger.

Article 36, paragraphs 1(a) and (c) and 3 - Determination of risks which require medical examinations and range of special investigations for special hazards, confidentiality of medical records.

Article 37, paragraphs 1 and 2 - Establishment and composition of safety and health committees at ports with significant numbers of workers.

Article 38, paragraph 2 - Minimum age limit for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39 - Reporting procedures for occupational accidents and diseases.

Article 40 - Regulations concerning suitable sanitary and washing facilities.

Article 41 - Duties in respect of occupational safety and health.