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

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13) - Côte d'Ivoire (Ratification: 1960)

1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s brief report. It notes in particular that the Decree issuing regulations under section 23.1 of the Labour Code (Act No. 95-15 of 12 January 1995), determining the nature of the work prohibited for women, pregnant women and children has not been adopted. The Committee also notes the request for technical and financial assistance made by the Government for the purpose of controlling compliance with the prohibition on the use of white lead and sulphate of lead in the painting and building industries.

2. Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention. Prohibition of the employment of young persons under 18 years of age and women in any painting work of an industrial character involving the use of white lead or sulphate of lead. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the indication provided by the Government that the Labour Code (Act No. 64-290 of 1 August 1964), Chapter II, Part XV, 4th Book (health and safety, medical services), prohibits the use of white lead, sulphate of lead and leaded linseed oil in painting work in construction (section 4 D 431). The Committee recalls that the prohibition laid down in Article 3, paragraph 1, of the Convention applies to all sectors which engage in industrial painting work, and not only building work. The Committee therefore requests the Government to take the necessary measures to ensure that young persons under 18 years of age and women are not employed in any painting work of an industrial character involving the use of white lead or sulphate of lead or other products containing these pigments, in accordance with this Article of the Convention.