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

Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) - Paraguay (Ratification: 1967)

With reference to its previous observations, the Committee notes the Government's report and the inspection report for 1990.

Article 13 of the Convention. The Committee once again recalls that labour inspectors do not have the powers provided for in this Article. The Committee wishes to draw the Government's attention to the need to take steps to enable inspectors to make or have made orders requiring any appropriate measures to eliminate risks to the health or safety of workers. It hopes that the Government will report on any progress made in this respect.

Articles 10, 16, 20 and 21. The Committee takes note of the incomplete information contained in the inspection report. The Committee recalls the importance it attaches to the publication of annual inspection reports, which should contain all the information referred to in Article 21. The purpose of these reports is to facilitate an assessment of the problems and practical results of inspection activities - for example, the adequacy of the strength of the inspectorate, and the guarantee that inspection visits are carried out with the necessary frequency and thoroughness - which, in turn, should enable the authorities to draw useful conclusions for the future application of the Convention. The Committee trusts that the Government will publish annual inspection reports, in accordance with the assurances in its report, which take account of all the points listed in the Convention. It hopes that the next report will contain full information in this respect.

[The Government is asked to report in detail for the period ending 30 June 1992.]