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

Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167) - China (Ratification: 2002)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its latest report, and the attached legislation, as well as the communication by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) on 1 September 2010, and transmitted to the Government on 15 September 2010, which provides information on the general application of the Convention in practice, and more specifically on subcontracting within the construction industry; safety management practices and their adherence with international standards; the hazards associated with work from heights; the exposure of construction workers to a wide range of chemicals, physical and biological hazards; the welfare of workers and the provision of separate sanitary and washing facilities; information and training of workers; the reporting of accidents and diseases; and on the implementation of national laws and regulations, including the lack of enforcement and lack of cross-departmental cooperation. The Committee invites the Government to respond to the issues raised in the ITUC’ communication in its next report.

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

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2012.]