Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

Workmen's Compensation (Accidents) Convention, 1925 (No. 17) - Burundi (Ratification: 1963)

Article 6 of the Convention. Waiting period. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that, during the first 30 days following an industrial accident, the cash benefits due to those suffering temporary incapacity are payable by the employers in order to encourage employers to promote the prevention of occupational hazards. On the other hand, in the event of a commuting accident, the benefits are paid by the social security authority from the second day. The Government adds that, in practice, employers continue to pay the full salary to employees who suffer temporary incapacity. The Committee observes that Article 6 of the Convention therefore appears to be observed in so far as no waiting period is imposed on those who suffer an industrial accident. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide, together with its next report, a copy of Act No. 1/011 of 29 November 2002 reorganizing the pension and occupational hazard schemes in favour of workers covered by the Labour Code and those deemed to be of comparable status, and indicate the provisions of this text ensuring the payment of cash benefits by employers during the first 30 days following an industrial accident.

Application of the Convention in practice. The Committee notes from the numerous documents, in particular legislative texts and statistics, provided by the Government relating to the management and operation of the occupational hazards branch, that considerable efforts are being made to improve its operation and to tackle the deficit and shortcomings relating in particular to the prevention of occupational hazards. It urges the Government to continue its efforts to that end and invites it to continue to keep it informed of any progress made in that regard.