Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167) - Germany (Ratification: 1993)

1. The Committee notes with appreciation the detailed information provided by the Government in its report, in particular, the significant changes in the Occupational Health Act (Arbeitssicherheitsgezetz) and the Occupational Safety Act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz). The Committee notes with satisfaction that in accordance with the information provided compliance is ensured with the following provisions of the Convention: Articles 2(g) (definition of scaffold); 5, paragraphs 1 and  2 (technical standards and standardized rules); 9 (taking into account safety and health concerns when designing and planning a construction project); 12, paragraph 2 (stopping operations); 13, paragraph 3 (protective measures); 16, paragraphs 1 and 2(a) (safe handling of vehicles and earth moving equipment); 18, paragraph 1 (work at heights); 20, paragraphs 1 to 3 (cofferdams and caissons); 24(a) and (b) (demolition work); 26, paragraphs 1 and 2 (handling of electricity); 27(a) and (b) (explosives); 31 (first aid) and 32, paragraph 3 (provision of sanitary facilities).

2. The Committee is raising certain other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.