Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1989, published 76th ILC session (1989)

Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 (No. 139) - Ecuador (Ratification: 1975)

Further to its previous direct requests, the Committee notes with satisfaction that Decree No. 2393 of 13 November 1986 laying down Regulations concerning the safety and health of workers and the improvement of the working environment gives effect to Articles 2(1), 3 and 4 of the Convention, which respectively provide for the replacement of carcinogenic substances and agents by non-carcinogenic or less harmful substances or agents; measures to protect workers against the risks of exposure and to establish an appropriate system of records; and measures to provide workers with information on the dangers involved and the precautions to be taken.

The Committee is making a direct request concerning other points.