Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

Asbestos Convention, 1986 (No. 162) - Portugal (Ratification: 1999)

Article 1 of the Convention. Scope of application. Legislation. In its previous comments the Committee referred to Legislative Decree No. 284/89, which excluded maritime and air transport from the scope of the legislation protecting workers against the risks arising from exposure to asbestos in the course of their work. The Committee notes the adoption of Legislative Decree No. 266/2007 of 24 February 2007, transposing Directive 2003/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 83/477/EEC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work. It notes with satisfaction that this Decree applies to all activities or operations in which workers are exposed or likely to be exposed to asbestos and that it explicitly repeals Legislative Decree No. 284/89.

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