Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13) - Montenegro (Ratification: 2006)

Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention. Prohibition and regulation of the use of white lead and sulphate of lead, and of all products containing these pigments. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government indicating that there is no production of, or usage of, white lead or sulphate of lead in Montenegro, and for this reason the Government has not prohibited its use. In this regard, the Committee reminds the Government that it is nevertheless bound by its obligation to implement the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to undertake measures, in law and in practice, to give full effect to the provisions of Articles 1 and 2 of the Convention.

Article 5, Part I(a) and (b), Part III and Part IV. Regulating use of white lead, sulphate of lead and of all products containing these pigments. The Committee notes that the Government has not provided information on whether white lead, sulphate of lead, or products containing these pigments, are prohibited in painting operations, except in the form of paste, or of paint ready for use, and the measures to be taken in order to prevent danger arising from the application of paint in the form of spray (Part I(a) and (b)). The Committee further notes that the Government has not indicated whether cases of lead poisoning, and of suspected lead poisoning are notified, and subsequently verified by a medical person appointed by the competent body, and on instances when medical examinations of workers may be required (Part III); and whether the painting trade is included as a place of work with special working conditions under section 20 of the Law on Safety at Work Act (Part IV). The Committee asks the Government to provide information on measures undertaken or envisaged to give effect to the provisions of Article 5, Part I(a) and (b); Part III; and Part IV of the Convention.

Article 7. Statistics as to morbidity and mortality with regard to lead poisoning. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government stating that there is no statistical data on lead poisoning of working painters, as usage of white lead and sulphate of lead has been completely excluded from painting works. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the measures undertaken to ensure notification and recording of occupational exposure to lead, and to provide statistical information as to morbidity and mortality due to lead poisoning in all occupations.