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

Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119) - Poland (Ratification: 1977)

The Committee takes note of the Government’s report and of the legislation adopted recently, which continues to give effect to the provisions of the Convention.

Article 15 of the Convention. Inspection. The Committee notes with interest the introduction, in 2003, of a new provision to Article 8of the Law on the National Labour Inspection of 6 March 1981, expanding the scope of activities of the National Labour Inspection, which is hence entitled to carry out inspections of new machines placed on the market. It further notes that, following Poland’s membership in the European Union, the Law on Compliance Assessment System of 30 August 2002, was adopted, which provides for a system of supervision over products placed on the market taking into consideration the provisions contained in this Convention. The Committee, taking due note of this information, invites the Government to communicate, with its next report, information on the practical application of the above legislation in the country.