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

Labour Inspection (Agriculture) Convention, 1969 (No. 129) - Malawi (Ratification: 1971)

Article 19 of the Convention. Further to its earlier observations, the Committee notes the Government's statement that, subject to approval by the National Assembly, provision is to be made for an obligation on employers in agricultural undertakings to notify occupational diseases; and for inspectors to be involved on the spot in making inquiries into the causes of serious occupational accidents or occupational diseases. The Committee hopes the Government will provide information on progress made in this respect in its next report. Meanwhile, the Committee would be glad if the Government would provide information on the practical measures operating in application of this Article.

Articles 26 and 27. The Committee notes that no report has yet been received as required by these Articles. The matter is being pursued under Convention No. 81, Articles 20 and 21.