Protection against Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32) - Tajikistan (Ratification: 1993)

Replies received to the issues raised in a direct request which do not give rise to further comments (CEACR) - adopted 2023, published 112nd ILC session (2024)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government, which answers the points raised in its previous direct request and has no further matters to raise in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

The Committee notes with concern 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 that the Government indicates in its report that the occupation of dockworker does not exist in Tajikistan due to the lack of navigable rivers in the country and of flag vessels. The Commission previously pointed out that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading and unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation.The Committee invites the Government to indicate any progress made in the development of the transport of goods by inland waterways and therefore in the infrastructure necessary for the handling of goods and, where appropriate, to indicate any measures subsequently adopted to ensure that workers engaged in loading and unloading operations are protected against accidents in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2021, published 110th ILC session (2022)

The Committee notes 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 that the Government indicates in its report that the occupation of dockworker does not exist in Tajikistan due to the lack of navigable rivers in the country and of flag vessels. The Commission previously pointed out that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading and unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation. The Committee invites the Government to indicate any progress made in the development of the transport of goods by inland waterways and therefore in the infrastructure necessary for the handling of goods and, where appropriate, to indicate any measures subsequently adopted to ensure that workers engaged in loading and unloading operations are protected against accidents in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

The Committee notes that the Government indicates in its report that the occupation of dockworker does not exist in Tajikistan due to the lack of navigable rivers in the country and of flag vessels. The Commission previously pointed out that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading and unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation. The Committee invites the Government to indicate any progress made in the development of the transport of goods by inland waterways and therefore in the infrastructure necessary for the handling of goods and, where appropriate, to indicate any measures subsequently adopted to ensure that workers engaged in loading and unloading operations are protected against accidents in accordance with the provisions of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments.

Repetition

The Committee notes the brief information provided by the Government that no effect is given to the present Convention in national legislation. It also notes that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading or unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation. It further notes the information provided in the context of the Government’s report submitted in 2010 on the application of the Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119), regarding the draft ordinance on “Regulatory instruments containing state regulatory requirements on safety and health,” and the statement that this instrument is intended, inter alia, to strengthen the legal framework in the field of occupational safety and health, and to ensure appropriate safe conditions of work and occupational safety and health in every workplace. Against this background the Committee hopes that the Government will take appropriate measures in the context of the ongoing legislative review to ensure that due effect is given to the provisions of this Convention. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any further developments relevant to the application of this Convention and to transmit copies of any new legislation once it has been adopted.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Repetition

The Committee notes the brief information provided by the Government that no effect is given to the present Convention in national legislation. It also notes that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading or unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation. It further notes the information provided in the context of the Government’s report submitted in 2010 on the application of the Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119), regarding the draft ordinance on “Regulatory instruments containing state regulatory requirements on safety and health,” and the statement that this instrument is intended, inter alia, to strengthen the legal framework in the field of occupational safety and health, and to ensure appropriate safe conditions of work and occupational safety and health in every workplace. Against this background the Committee hopes that the Government will take appropriate measures in the context of the ongoing legislative review to ensure that due effect is given to the provisions of this Convention. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any further developments relevant to the application of this Convention and to transmit copies of any new legislation once it has been adopted.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Repetition

The Committee notes the brief information provided by the Government that no effect is given to the present Convention in national legislation. It also notes that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading or unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation. It further notes the information provided in the context of the Government’s report submitted in 2010 on the application of the Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119), regarding the draft ordinance on “Regulatory instruments containing state regulatory requirements on safety and health,” and the statement that this instrument is intended, inter alia, to strengthen the legal framework in the field of occupational safety and health, and to ensure appropriate safe conditions of work and occupational safety and health in every workplace. Against this background the Committee hopes that the Government will take appropriate measures in the context of the ongoing legislative review to ensure that due effect is given to the provisions of this Convention. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any further developments relevant to the application of this Convention and to transmit copies of any new legislation once it has been adopted.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

Repetition

The Committee notes the brief information provided by the Government that no effect is given to the present Convention in national legislation. It also notes that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading or unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation. It further notes the information provided in the context of the Government’s report submitted in 2010 on the application of the Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119), regarding the draft ordinance on “Regulatory instruments containing state regulatory requirements on safety and health,” and the statement that this instrument is intended, inter alia, to strengthen the legal framework in the field of occupational safety and health, and to ensure appropriate safe conditions of work and occupational safety and health in every workplace. Against this background the Committee hopes that the Government will take appropriate measures in the context of the ongoing legislative review to ensure that due effect is given to the provisions of this Convention. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any further developments relevant to the application of this Convention and to transmit copies of any new legislation once it has been adopted.

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

The Committee notes the brief information provided by the Government that no effect is given to the present Convention in national legislation. It also notes that although the Republic of Tajikistan is a landlocked country, the provisions of the Convention also apply to processes of loading or unloading of ships engaged in inland navigation. It further notes the information provided in the context of the Government’s report submitted in 2010 on the application of the Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119), regarding the draft ordinance on “Regulatory instruments containing state regulatory requirements on safety and health,” and the statement that this instrument is intended, inter alia, to strengthen the legal framework in the field of occupational safety and health, and to ensure appropriate safe conditions of work and occupational safety and health in every workplace. Against this background the Committee hopes that the Government will take appropriate measures in the context of the ongoing legislative review to ensure that due effect is given to the provisions of this Convention. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of any further developments relevant to the application of this Convention and to transmit copies of any new legislation once it has been adopted.

[The Government is asked to report in detail in 2011.]