Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 (No. 139) - Croatia (Ratification: 1991)

1. The Committee notes the report of the Government and the observations submitted by the Association of Workers affected by Asbestosis-Vranjic concerning the application of the Asbestos Convention, 1986 (No. 162), and refers to the concerns expressed in its comments under that Convention this year regarding the health hazards that workers at the Salonit factory, as well as the population in the vicinity, are facing due to exposure to asbestos.

2. The Committee is addressing a request directly to the Government on certain other points.