Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) - Ghana (Ratification: 1966)

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

The Committee notes that the Government’s report, which indicates that the application of the Convention in the country is satisfactory, does not reply to its previous comment. It hopes that the next report will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous comments, which read as follows:

Repetition

Application in practice. The Committee notes the Government’s reply on criteria established under sections 124(1)(a)–(h) of the Labour Act, 2003 and section 75 of the Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970. The Committee further notes that inspectors are expected to conduct a minimum of 48 routine establishment inspections. The Committee asks the Government to give a general appreciation of the manner in which the Convention is applied in the country, and to provide, where such statistics exist, information on the number and nature of the contraventions reported, and the number, nature and cause of occupational accidents and diseases reported.

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

Part IV of the report form. The Committee notes the Government’s reply on criteria established under sections 124(1)(a)–(h) of the Labour Act, 2003 and section 75 of the Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970. The Committee further notes that inspectors are expected to conduct a minimum of 48 routine establishment inspections. The Committee asks the Government to give a general appreciation of the manner in which the Convention is applied in the country, and to provide, where such statistics exist, information on the number and nature of the contraventions reported, and the number, nature and cause of occupational accidents and diseases reported.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report and the adoption of Act No. 651 of 8 October 2003 on labour, in particular its sections 118-121 on occupational health and safety and the working environment, and sections 122 and 124 on labour inspection.

2. Part IV of the report form. The Committee notes that the Government’s report fails to provide any additional information on the criteria applied to select the undertakings that are inspected each year, but that, in this regard, the Government refers to the abovementioned sections 122-124 of the Labour Code. The Committee asks the Government to provide further information concerning the application of the Convention in practice, including details of the working methods of the labour inspectorate following the legislative reforms of 2003.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

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:

The Committee notes the report of the Government. Further to its previous comments, it draws the Government’s attention to the following.

Part IV of the report form. The Committee notes the information supplied with the Government’s report regarding the practical application of the Convention in the country. It notes in particular the number of inspections conducted in the years 1999 to 2001 to monitor the work conditions and the occupational safety and health conditions in the enterprises. As to the results of these inspections, the Government indicates that no infringement of the legislation has been recorded. The Committee however observes that, while the overall number of inspections increased between 1999 and 2001, only the figures contained in the Annual Report of the Labour Department for 2001 allow a precise assessment of the extent to which the Convention is applied in the country, since the report for that year is the first to include information not only on the number of inspections carried out, but also on the number of enterprises and workers covered by the legislation. In view of the figures for 2001, the Committee notes that only a relatively small number of enterprises have been supervised by the inspection services. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate the criterion employed for the selection of the enterprises to be inspected each year. It further invites the Government to consider possible measures to extend the number of inspections, which in consequence would provide a more indicative picture of the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice in the country.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2002, published 91st ILC session (2003)

The Committee notes the report of the Government. Further to its previous comments, it draws the Government’s attention to the following.

Part IV of the report form. The Committee notes the information supplied with the Government’s report regarding the practical application of the Convention in the country. It notes in particular the number of inspections conducted in the years 1999 to 2001 to monitor the work conditions and the occupational safety and health conditions in the enterprises. As to the results of these inspections, the Government indicates that no infringement of the legislation has been recorded. The Committee however observes that, while the overall number of inspections increased between 1999 and 2001, only the figures contained in the Annual Report of the Labour Department for 2001 allow a precise assessment of the extent to which the Convention is applied in the country, since the report for that year is the first to include information not only on the number of inspections carried out, but also on the number of enterprises and workers covered by the legislation. In view of the figures for 2001, the Committee notes that only a relatively small number of enterprises have been supervised by the inspection services. The Committee therefore requests the Government to indicate the criterion employed for the selection of the enterprises to be inspected each year. It further invites the Government to consider possible measures to extend the number of inspections, which in consequence would provide a more indicative picture of the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice in the country.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

Article 16 of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government's indication in its report according to which no work is performed in windowless premises.

Point IV of the report form. The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government regarding the manner in which the Convention and the Recommendation are applied. It would invite the Government to continue to communicate information on the practical application of the Convention and Recommendation by providing, for example, extracts of inspection reports which indicate the number and nature of contraventions and the penalties imposed.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

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:

Article 16 of the Convention. The Committee notes from the report submitted by the Government that there are still no windowless premises in which work is performed in the country. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures that have been taken to ensure or determine that no such premises exist.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

Article 16 of the Convention. The Committee notes from the report submitted by the Government that there are still no windowless premises in which work is performed in the country. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures that have been taken to ensure or determine that no such premises exist.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

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 following matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee noted from the Government's report for the period ending 30 June 1990 that there had been no change in the legislation or administrative regulations applying the Convention. The Committee would recall that, in its 1971 comments, it had noted the Government's statement with respect to Article 16 of the Convention concerning appropriate standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises in which work is normally performed, that no such premises existed in the country. The Committee requests the Government to ascertain whether such premises now exist and, if so, to indicate the legislative measures taken or contemplated to ensure appropriate standards of hygiene for these premises.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

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 following matters raised in its previous direct request:

The Committee noted from the Government's report for the period ending 30 June 1990 that there had been no change in the legislation or administrative regulations applying the Convention. The Committee would recall that in its observation of 1971, it had noted the Government's statement, with respect to Article 16 of the Convention concerning appropriate standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises in which work is normally performed, that no such premises existed in the country. The Committee requests the Government to ascertain whether such premises now exist and, if so, to indicate the legislative measures taken or contemplated to ensure appropriate standards of hygiene for these premises.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes from the Government's report that there has been no change in the legislation or administrative regulations applying the Convention. The Committee would recall that in its observation of 1971, it had noted the Government's statement, with respect to Article 16 of the Convention concerning appropriate standards of hygiene for underground or windowless premises in which work is normally performed, that no such premises existed in the country. The Committee requests the Government to ascertain whether such premises now exist and, if so, to indicate the legislative measures taken or contemplated to ensure appropriate standards of hygiene for these premises.