Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Benzene Convention, 1971 (No. 136) - Lebanon (Ratification: 2000)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its latest report and notes the Government’s request for technical assistance with regard to undertaking measures to ensure protection and accident prevention for workers exposed to benzene and products containing benzene. The Committee also notes the information provided by the Government indicating effect given to Article 5 of the Convention. The Committee asks the Government to indicate whether measures have been undertaken to give full effect to Article 4(1) on the prohibition of the use of benzene and products containing benzene in certain work processes, and Article 13 on the provision of instructions to workers exposed to benzene and products containing benzene in the course of their work.

Application in practice. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government indicating that Memorandum No. 35/2 of 3 April 2009 requires the inspectorate of labour, prevention and safety to include in their annual report information on the number and nature of contraventions which occur, and extracts from their inspection reports. The Committee asks the Government to provide a copy of the inspectorate’s annual report and information on the number, nature and cause of occupational accidents.