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

Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work) Convention, 1979 (No. 152) - Norway (Ratification: 1980)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its last report. It asks the Government to supply additional information on the following points.

Article 21(b). The Committee notes from the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous direct request that the review of Order No. 133(a) of 23 March 1956 (as amended up to 1985) is in process and will be concluded in the near future. The Committee hopes that, in accordance with Article 21(b) of the Convention, the overloading of hoisting machinery will be authorized only for the purpose of regular tests, and that the Government will be able to provide a copy of the amended text with its next report.

Article 36, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (c). The Committee notes that in reply to its previous direct request the Government refers to the regulations adopted by the Directorate of Labour Inspection which provide that certain categories of enterprises, including enterprises engaging in loading and unloading, are required to have staff medical services. The Government again states that no decision has yet been taken as to the frequency of periodical medical examinations. The Committee recalls that, in accordance with Article 36, paragraph 1(a), (b) and (c), of the Convention, it is necessary to determine by national laws or regulations or other appropriate methods: (a) for which risks inherent in the work there is to be an initial medical examination or a periodical medical examination, or both; (b) the maximum intervals at which periodical medical examinations are to be carried out; (c) the range of special examinations deemed necessary in the case of workers exposed to special occupational health hazards. The Committee hopes that the necessary measures will be taken to ensure that effect is given to these provisions and that the Government will be able to provide the texts adopted for this purpose in its next report.