Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work) Convention, 1979 (No. 152) - France (Ratification: 1985)

Replies received to the issues raised in a direct request which do not give rise to further comments (CEACR) - adopted 2019, published 109th ILC session (2021)

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 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

The Committee welcomes the detailed information supplied by the Government on the legislation giving effect to most of the provisions of the Convention. It also commends the efforts made in terms of safety training in dock work for new dockworkers, specific training in assistance (Dockworkers’ Intervention Group (DIG)) and specialization in risk analysis by experienced dockworkers.

Article 26(2) and (3) of the Convention. Mutual recognition of arrangements made by Members for testing and examination. Lack of adequate safety guarantees. The Committee notes that the Government does not specify the applicable provisions with regard to Article 26(2) and (3) of the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate what measures are applicable if the competent authority is not satisfied by reference to a certificate of test or examination or to an authenticated record, as the case may be, that the necessary test, examination or inspection has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Convention, or if, in the view of the competent authority, the appliance or gear is not safe for use.

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

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government concerning the adoption of new regulations designed to improve the application of the Convention, particularly Decree 2006-892 of 19 July 2006 issuing safety and health regulations applicable in cases where workers are exposed to noise-related hazards; the Order of 1 March 2004 concerning the inspection of lifting appliances and gear; the Order of 2 March 2004 concerning maintenance of records for lifting appliances; and the Order of 3 March 2004 concerning the close inspection of tower cranes. The Committee also notes the Government’s reply concerning the provisions giving effect to Article 31(2) of the Convention with regard to the safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers. The Committee is also aware of the adoption of Act No. 2008-660 of 4 July 2008 concerning dock reforms and the texts for the implementation thereof. It notes the amendments relating to dock development and the organization of dock work and also the implementation of a new mode of governance of major seaports.

With reference to its comments in 2002 and 2007, the Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain any information on the measures taken to ensure the application of certain provisions of the Convention. The Committee is therefore bound to repeat its previous requests to the Government, which read as follows:

Article 20(1) to (4). Safety measures to be taken where power vehicles operate in the hold; securing of hatch covers; ventilation regulations; safe means of escape from bins or hoppers when dry bulk cargo is being loaded or unloaded. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no information on the measures taken to ensure the application of this provision of the Convention. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged with a view to applying the provisions of this Article.

Article 26(1) to (3). Mutual recognition of arrangements made by Members for testing and examination. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report that there is not a principle of general recognition of the international equivalence of testing. However, the Government indicates that a principle of equivalence is implicit under the European Treaty. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted to ensure the mutual recognition of arrangements made by other Members for the testing, examination, inspection and certification of lifting appliances and items of loose gear forming part of a ship’s equipment.

Article 28. Measures to ensure that rigging plans are carried on board every ship. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no information on the measures taken to give effect to this Article of the Convention. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged with a view to applying the provisions of this Article.

In view of the possible practical repercussions of the abovementioned reforms on safety and health in dock work, the Committee requests the Government to supply all relevant information concerning the impact of all the new legislative provisions and regulations concerning the application of the Convention, particularly Articles 4, 5, 7 and 31.

The Committee hopes that the Government will make every effort to take the necessary action in the near future.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government concerning the adoption of new regulations designed to improve the application of the Convention, particularly Decree 2006-892 of 19 July 2006 issuing safety and health regulations applicable in cases where workers are exposed to noise-related hazards; the Order of 1 March 2004 concerning the inspection of lifting appliances and gear; the Order of 2 March 2004 concerning maintenance of records for lifting appliances; and the Order of 3 March 2004 concerning the close inspection of tower cranes. The Committee also notes the Government’s reply concerning the provisions giving effect to Article 31(2), of the Convention with regard to the safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers. The Committee is also aware of the adoption of Act No. 2008-660 of 4 July 2008 concerning dock reforms and the texts for the implementation thereof. It notes the amendments relating to dock development and the organization of dock work and also the implementation of a new mode of governance of major seaports.

With reference to its comments in 2002 and 2007, the Committee notes that the Government’s report does not contain any information on the measures taken to ensure the application of certain provisions of the Convention. The Committee is therefore bound to repeat its previous requests to the Government, which read as follows:

Article 20, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4. Safety measures to be taken where power vehicles operate in the hold; securing of hatch covers; ventilation regulations; safe means of escape from bins or hoppers when dry bulk cargo is being loaded or unloaded. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no information on the measures taken to ensure the application of this provision of the Convention. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged with a view to applying the provisions of this Article.

Article 26, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. Mutual recognition of arrangements made by Members for testing and examination. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report that there is not a principle of general recognition of the international equivalence of testing. However, the Government indicates that a principle of equivalence is implicit under the European Treaty. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted to ensure the mutual recognition of arrangements made by other Members for the testing, examination, inspection and certification of lifting appliances and items of loose gear forming part of a ship’s equipment.

Article 28. Measures to ensure that rigging plans are carried on board every ship. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no information on the measures taken to give effect to this Article of the Convention. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged with a view to applying the provisions of this Article.

In view of the possible practical repercussions of the abovementioned reforms on safety and health in dock work, the Committee requests the Government to supply all relevant information concerning the impact of all the new legislative provisions and regulations concerning the application of the Convention, particularly Articles 4, 5, 7 and 31.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report. It notes the complementary information regarding various legislative texts giving effect to Articles 4, paragraph 2(a), (h), (k) and (s); 5, paragraph 2; 11; 21; 22, paragraph 2; 23; 27; 29; 30; 31, paragraph 1; and 42 of the Convention. The Committee also wishes to bring to the Government’s attention an ILO Code of practice in this area, Safety and health in ports, Geneva, 2005. This code of practice is available, inter alia, through the ILO’s web site by following the link, http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cops/english/index.htm.

2. Article 20, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4. Safety measures to be taken where power vehicles operate in the hold; securing of hatch covers; ventilation regulations; safe means of escape from bins or hoppers when dry bulk cargo is being loaded or unloaded. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no information on the measures taken to ensure the application of this provision of the Convention. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged with a view to applying the provisions of this Article.

3. Article 26, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. Mutual recognition of arrangements made by Members for testing and examination. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report that there is not a principle of general recognition of the international equivalence of testing. However, the Government indicates that a principle of equivalence is implicit under the European Treaty. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted to ensure the mutual recognition of arrangements made by other Members for the testing, examination, inspection and certification of lifting appliances and items of loose gear forming part of a ship’s equipment.

4. Article 28. Measures to ensure that rigging plans are carried on board every ship. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no information on the measures taken to give effect to this Article of the Convention. The Committee once again requests the Government to provide detailed information on the measures taken or envisaged with a view to applying the provisions of this Article.

5. Article 31, paragraph 2. Safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report that “the provisions envisaged by the Labour Code concern occupational safety”. The Committee requests the Government to provide detailed information on the application of this provision in law and practice.

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

The Committee notes that the Government’s report contains no reply to previous comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the information concerning application of Articles 4, paragraphs 1(f), and 2(s) (appropriate procedures to deal with any emergency situations which may arise; notification and investigation of occupational accidents and diseases); 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b) (workers’ participation in safety measures); 16, paragraph 2 (safe means of transport when workers have to be transported to or from a workplace on land); 22, paragraphs 1 and 4 (testing of every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear before being put into use for the first time); 24 (inspection of loose gear); 36, paragraphs 1 and 2 (periodical and special medical examinations, their nature and cost) and 38, paragraph 2 (age, aptitude and experience of workers handling a lifting appliance) of the Convention.

1. The Committee requests the Government to supply supplementary information on the following points:

Article 5, paragraph 2. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions ensuring collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace with a view to applying the measures provided in Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Government refers to Acts 72-617 of 5.7.1992 and 76-1106 of 6.12.1976 which lay down the responsibility of heads of undertakings in the prevention of industrial accidents as well as fines for violation of the appropriate provisions. The Committee notes that the provisions cited do not relate to Article 5, paragraph 2, of the Convention and once again requests the Government to indicate the measures adopted to ensure that employers collaborate on every occasion that they undertake activities simultaneously at the workplace, with a view to applying the prescribed measures.

Article 20. The Committee notes the Government's statement to the effect that employers comply with the prescriptions of this Article. It requests the Government to supply detailed information on measures: (a) ensuring workers’ safety in the hold or on the cargo deck of a ship when power vehicles or power-operated appliances are used in loading or unloading operations (paragraph 1); (b) prohibiting the removal or replacement of hatch covers and beams when work is in progress in the hold under the hatchway (paragraph 2); (c) ensuring adequate ventilation in the hold or on a cargo deck to prevent risks of injury to health of workers from fumes (paragraph 3); (d) ensuring that adequate arrangements are made when dry bulk cargo is being loaded or unloaded in any hold or ‘tween deck (paragraph 4).

Article 22, paragraph 2. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to ensure that every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear forming part of a ship’s equipment shall be tested at least once every five years.

2. The Committee notes that in reply to its comments relating to the application of certain Articles of the Convention, the Government indicates in its latest report that the prescriptions therein are complied with without specifying the provisions or measures of application. The Committee requests the Government to send detailed information on the legislation or any other measures giving effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 2(a), (h), (k) and (s). General prescriptions relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; rigging and use of ships’ derricks; stacking and storage of goods.

Article 23. Thorough examination and certification of every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear.

Article 26. Conclusion of reciprocal accords between Members which have ratified the Convention and designation of competent persons or national or international organizations to carry out tests and/or thorough examinations with a view to ensuring the mutual recognition of arrangements made in regard to the safety of lifting appliances and items of loose gear; prohibition on the use of any appliance or loose gear not having given satisfaction in regard to testing, examination and inspection and adequately guaranteed safety with regard to their use.

Article 27. Clear marking of the safe working load for each lifting appliance.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching loads to lifting appliances.

3. With reference to its previous comments and noting that no information regarding them has been sent with the Government’s latest report, the Committee requests the Government once again to indicate the measures adopted to give effect to the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 21. Requirements on the design, construction, maintenance and use of lifting appliances and loose gear.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and the safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2001, published 90th ILC session (2002)

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 information concerning application of Articles 4, paragraphs 1(f), and 2(s) (appropriate procedures to deal with any emergency situations which may arise; notification and investigation of occupational accidents and diseases); 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b) (workers' participation in safety measures); 16, paragraph 2 (safe means of transport when workers have to be transported to or from a workplace on land); 22, paragraphs 1 and 4 (testing of every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear before being put into use for the first time); 24 (inspection of loose gear); 36, paragraphs 1 and 2 (periodical and special medical examinations, their nature and cost) and 38, paragraph 2 (age, aptitude and experience of workers handling a lifting appliance) of the Convention.

1. The Committee requests the Government to supply supplementary information on the following points:

Article 5, paragraph 2. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions ensuring collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace with a view to applying the measures provided in Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Government refers to Acts 72-617 of 5.7.1992 and 76-1106 of 6.12.1976 which lay down the responsibility of heads of undertakings in the prevention of industrial accidents as well as fines for violation of the appropriate provisions. The Committee notes that the provisions cited do not relate to Article 5, paragraph 2, of the Convention and once again requests the Government to indicate the measures adopted to ensure that employers collaborate on every occasion that they undertake activities simultaneously at the workplace, with a view to applying the prescribed measures.

Article 20. The Committee notes the Government's statement to the effect that employers comply with the prescriptions of this Article. It requests the Government to supply detailed information on measures: (a) ensuring workers’ safety in the hold or on the cargo deck of a ship when power vehicles or power-operated appliances are used in loading or unloading operations (paragraph 1); (b) prohibiting the removal or replacement of hatch covers and beams when work is in progress in the hold under the hatchway (paragraph 2); (c) ensuring adequate ventilation in the hold or on a cargo deck to prevent risks of injury to health of workers from fumes (paragraph 3); (d) ensuring that adequate arrangements are made when dry bulk cargo is being loaded or unloaded in any hold or 'tween deck (paragraph 4).

Article 22, paragraph 2. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to ensure that every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear forming part of a ship's equipment shall be tested at least once every five years.

2. The Committee notes that in reply to its comments relating to the application of certain Articles of the Convention, the Government indicates in its latest report that the prescriptions therein are complied with without specifying the provisions or measures of application. The Committee requests the Government to send detailed information on the legislation or any other measures giving effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 2(a), (h), (k) and (s). General prescriptions relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; rigging and use of ships' derricks; stacking and storage of goods.

Article 23. Thorough examination and certification of every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear.

Article 26. Conclusion of reciprocal accords between Members which have ratified the Convention and designation of competent persons or national or international organizations to carry out tests and/or thorough examinations with a view to ensuring the mutual recognition of arrangements made in regard to the safety of lifting appliances and items of loose gear; prohibition on the use of any appliance or loose gear not having given satisfaction in regard to testing, examination and inspection and adequately guaranteed safety with regard to their use.

Article 27. Clear marking of the safe working load for each lifting appliance.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching loads to lifting appliances.

3. With reference to its previous comments and noting that no information regarding them has been sent with the Government's latest report, the Committee requests the Government once again to indicate the measures adopted to give effect to the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 21. Requirements on the design, construction, maintenance and use of lifting appliances and loose gear.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and the safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1996, published 85th ILC session (1997)

The Committee notes the information concerning application of Articles 4, paragraphs 1(f), and 2(s) (appropriate procedures to deal with any emergency situations which may arise; notification and investigation of occupational accidents and diseases); 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b) (workers' participation in safety measures); 16, paragraph 2 (safe means of transport when workers have to be transported to or from a workplace on land); 22, paragraphs 1 and 4 (testing of every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear before being put into use for the first time); 24 (inspection of loose gear); 36, paragraphs 1 and 2 (periodical and special medical examinations, their nature and cost) and 38, paragraph 2 (age, aptitude and experience of workers handling a lifting appliance) of the Convention.

1. The Committee requests the Government to supply supplementary information on the following points:

Article 5, paragraph 2. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions ensuring collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace with a view to applying the measures provided in Article 4, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Government refers to Acts 72-617 of 5.7.1992 and 76-1106 of 6.12.1976 which lay down the responsibility of heads of undertakings in the prevention of industrial accidents as well as fines for violation of the appropriate provisions. The Committee notes that the provisions cited do not relate to Article 5, paragraph 2, of the Convention and once again requests the Government to indicate the measures adopted to ensure that employers collaborate on every occasion that they undertake activities simultaneously at the workplace, with a view to applying the prescribed measures.

Article 20. The Committee notes the Government's statement to the effect that employers comply with the prescriptions of this Article. It requests the Government to supply detailed information on measures (a) ensuring workers' safety in the hold or on the cargo deck of a ship when power vehicles or power-operated appliances are used in loading or unloading operations (paragraph 1); (b) prohibiting the removal or replacement of hatch covers and beams when work is in progress in the hold under the hatchway (paragraph 2); (c) ensuring adequate ventilation in the hold or on a cargo deck to prevent risks of injury to health of workers from fumes (paragraph 3); (d) ensuring that adequate arrangements are made when dry bulk cargo is being loaded or unloaded in any hold or 'tween deck (paragraph 4).

Article 22, paragraph 2. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or contemplated to ensure that every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear forming part of a ship's equipment shall be tested at least once every five years.

2. The Committee notes that in reply to its comments relating to the application of certain Articles of the Convention, the Government indicates in its latest report that the prescriptions therein are complied with without specifying the provisions or measures of application. The Committee requests the Government to send detailed information on the legislation or any other measures giving effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 2(a), (h), (k) and (s). General prescriptions relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; rigging and use of ships' derricks; stacking and storage of goods.

Article 23. Thorough examination and certification of every lifting appliance and every item of loose gear.

Article 26. Conclusion of reciprocal accords between Members which have ratified the Convention and designation of competent persons or national or international organizations to carry out tests and/or thorough examinations with a view to ensuring the mutual recognition of arrangements made in regard to the safety of lifting appliances and items of loose gear; prohibition on the use of any appliance or loose gear not having given satisfaction in regard to testing, examination and inspection and adequately guaranteed safety with regard to their use.

Article 27. Clear marking of the safe working load for each lifting appliance.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching loads to lifting appliances.

4. With reference to its previous comments and noting that no information regarding them has been sent with the Government's latest report, the Committee requests the Government once again to indicate the measures adopted to give effect to the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 21. Requirements on the design, construction, maintenance and use of lifting appliances and loose gear.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and the safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the sixth year in succession no report has been received from the Government. 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 which were raised in its previous direct requests:

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions which give effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(f). Procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(a). General requirements relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; (g) construction, maintenance and use of staging; (h) rigging and use of ships' derricks; (k) stocking and storage of goods; and (s) notification and investigation of accidents and diseases.

Article 5, paragraph 2. Collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace.

Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b). Workers not to prevent the functioning of safety devices and to take reasonable care.

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport to or from workplaces on land.

Article 20. Safety of workers required to be in hold or on cargo deck.

Articles 21 to 24, 26 and 27. Construction, use and inspection of lifting appliances.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching leads to lifting appliances.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 36, paragraphs 1 and 2. Cases in which medical examinations are required, nature of the examinations, medical services, and cost of medical examinations. (Please also supply the information asked for in the report form.)

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum aptitudes and experience for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39. Reporting of, and inquiries on, occupational accidents and diseases to the competent authority.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

2. The Committee has noted that Decree No. 55-314 of 14 March 1955 laid down special provisions for applying to ships the Protection againts Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32), and that the Order of 7 July 1965 concerning measures of prevention for the loading and unloading of ships made express reference to the Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 publishing Convention No. 32 and to Decree No. 55-314. It requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to adopt special provisions for the application of Convention No. 152, and to replace the reference to Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 by a reference to Decree No. 86-1217 of 10 December 1986 authorising the publication of Convention No. 152, in the Order of 7 July 1965.

3. The Committee has noted that the Government has made reference to certain legislation which was not attached to its report. The Committee requests the Government to send with its next report all relevant legislation, and in particular:

- Order of 16 August 1951 concerning lifting appliances;

- Order of 17 July 1954 concerning public transportation;

- Order of 13 March 1956 as supplemented by the Order of 13 September 1960;

- Order of 28 July 1956, making the Order of 13 March 1956 applicable to all industrial and commercial activities.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes with regret that for the sixth year in succession no report has been received from the Government. 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 which were raised in its previous direct requests:

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions which give effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(f). Procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(a). General requirements relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; (g) construction, maintenance and use of staging; (h) rigging and use of ships' derricks; (k) stocking and storage of goods; and (s) notification and investigation of accidents and diseases.

Article 5, paragraph 2. Collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace.

Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b). Workers not to prevent the functioning of safety devices and to take reasonable care.

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport to or from workplaces on land.

Article 20. Safety of workers required to be in hold or on cargo deck.

Articles 21 to 24, 26 and 27. Construction, use and inspection of lifting appliances.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching leads to lifting appliances.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 36, paragraphs 1 and 2. Cases in which medical examinations are required, nature of the examinations, medical services, and cost of medical examinations. (Please also supply the information asked for in the report form.)

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum aptitudes and experience for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39. Reporting of, and inquiries on, occupational accidents and diseases to the competent authority.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

2. The Committee has noted that Decree No. 55-314 of 14 March 1955 laid down special provisions for applying to ships the Protection againts Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32), and that the Order of 7 July 1965 concerning measures of prevention for the loading and unloading of ships made express reference to the Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 publishing Convention No. 32 and to Decree No. 55-314. It requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to adopt special provisions for the application of Convention No. 152, and to replace the reference to Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 by a reference to Decree No. 86-1217 of 10 December 1986 authorising the publication of Convention No. 152, in the Order of 7 July 1965.

3. The Committee has noted that the Government has made reference to certain legislation which was not attached to its report. The Committee requests the Government to send with its next report all relevant legislation, and in particular:

- Order of 16 August 1951 concerning lifting appliances;

- Order of 17 July 1954 concerning public transportation;

- Order of 13 March 1956 as supplemented by the Order of 13 September 1960;

- Order of 28 July 1956, making the Order of 13 March 1956 applicable to all industrial and commercial activities.

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

The Committee notes with regret that for the fifth year in succession no report has been received from the Government. 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 which were raised in its previous direct requests:

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions which give effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(f). Procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(a). General requirements relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; (g) construction, maintenance and use of staging; (h) rigging and use of ships' derricks; (k) stocking and storage of goods; and (s) notification and investigation of accidents and diseases.

Article 5, paragraph 2. Collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace.

Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b). Workers not to prevent the functioning of safety devices and to take reasonable care.

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport to or from workplaces on land.

Article 20. Safety of workers required to be in hold or on cargo deck.

Articles 21 to 24, 26 and 27. Construction, use and inspection of lifting appliances.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching leads to lifting appliances.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 36, paragraphs 1 and 2. Cases in which medical examinations are required, nature of the examinations, medical services, and cost of medical examinations. (Please also supply the information asked for in the report form.)

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum aptitudes and experience for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39. Reporting of, and inquiries on, occupational accidents and diseases to the competent authority.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

2. The Committee has noted that Decree No. 55-314 of 14 March 1955 laid down special provisions for applying to ships the Protection againts Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32), and that the Order of 7 July 1965 concerning measures of prevention for the loading and unloading of ships made express reference to the Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 publishing Convention No. 32 and to Decree No. 55-314. It requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to adopt special provisions for the application of Convention No. 152, and to replace the reference to Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 by a reference to Decree No. 86-1217 of 10 December 1986 authorising the publication of Convention No. 152, in the Order of 7 July 1965.

3. The Committee has noted that the Government has made reference to certain legislation which was not attached to its report. The Committee requests the Government to send with its next report all relevant legislation, and in particular:

- Order of 16 August 1951 concerning lifting appliances;

- Order of 17 July 1954 concerning public transportation;

- Order of 13 March 1956 as supplemented by the Order of 13 September 1960;

- Order of 28 July 1956, making the Order of 13 March 1956 applicable to all industrial and commercial activities.

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

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government. 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 which were raised in its previous direct requests:

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions which give effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(f). Procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(a). General requirements relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; (g) construction, maintenance and use of staging; (h) rigging and use of ships' derricks; (k) stocking and storage of goods; and (s) notification and investigation of accidents and diseases.

Article 5, paragraph 2. Collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace.

Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b). Workers not to prevent the functioning of safety devices and to take reasonable care.

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport to or from workplaces on land.

Article 20. Safety of workers required to be in hold or on cargo deck.

Articles 21 to 24, 26 and 27. Construction, use and inspection of lifting appliances.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching leads to lifting appliances.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 36, paragraphs 1 and 2. Cases in which medical examinations are required, nature of the examinations, medical services, and cost of medical examinations. (Please also supply the information asked for in the report form.)

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum aptitudes and experience for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39. Reporting of, and inquiries on, occupational accidents and diseases to the competent authority.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

2. The Committee has noted that Decree No. 55-314 of 14 March 1955 laid down special provisions for applying to ships the Protection againts Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32), and that the Order of 7 July 1965 concerning measures of prevention for the loading and unloading of ships made express reference to the Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 publishing Convention No. 32 and to Decree No. 55-314. It requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to adopt special provisions for the application of Convention No. 152, and to replace the reference to Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 by a reference to Decree No. 86-1217 of 10 December 1986 authorising the publication of Convention No. 152, in the Order of 7 July 1965.

3. The Committee has noted that the Government has made reference to certain legislation which was not attached to its report. The Committee requests the Government to send with its next report all relevant legislation, and in particular:

- Order of 16 August 1951 concerning lifting appliances;

- Order of 17 July 1954 concerning public transportation;

- Order of 13 March 1956 as supplemented by the Order of 13 September 1960;

- Order of 28 July 1956, making the Order of 13 March 1956 applicable to all industrial and commercial activities.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1992, published 79th ILC session (1992)

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government. 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 which were raised in its previous direct requests:

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions which give effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(f). Procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(a). General requirements relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; (g) construction, maintenance and use of staging; (h) rigging and use of ships' derricks; (k) stocking and storage of goods; and (s) notification and investigation of accidents and diseases.

Article 5, paragraph 2. Collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace.

Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b). Workers not to prevent the functioning of safety devices and to take reasonable care.

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport to or from workplaces on land.

Article 20. Safety of workers required to be in hold or on cargo deck.

Articles 21 to 24, 26 and 27. Construction, use and inspection of lifting appliances.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching leads to lifting appliances.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 36, paragraphs 1 and 2. Cases in which medical examinations are required, nature of the examinations, medical services, and cost of medical examinations. (Please also supply the information asked for in the report form.)

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum aptitudes and experience for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39. Reporting of, and inquiries on, occupational accidents and diseases to the competent authority.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

2. The Committee has noted that Decree No. 55-314 of 14 March 1955 laid down special provisions for applying to ships the Protection againts Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32), and that the Order of 7 July 1965 concerning measures of prevention for the loading and unloading of ships made express reference to the Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 publishing Convention No. 32 and to Decree No. 55-314. It requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to adopt special provisions for the application of Convention No. 152, and to replace the reference to Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 by a reference to Decree No. 86-1217 of 10 December 1986 authorising the publication of Convention No. 152, in the Order of 7 July 1965.

3. The Committee has noted that the Government has made reference to certain legislation which was not attached to its report. The Committee requests the Government to send with its next report all relevant legislation, and in particular:

- Order of 16 August 1951 concerning lifting appliances;

- Order of 17 July 1954 concerning public transportation;

- Order of 13 March 1956 as supplemented by the Order of 13 September 1960;

- Order of 28 July 1956, making the Order of 13 March 1956 applicable to all industrial and commercial activities.

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

The Committee notes with regret that no report has been received from the Government. 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 which were raised in its previous direct requests:

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions which give effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(f). Procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(a). General requirements relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; (g) construction, maintenance and use of staging; (h) rigging and use of ships' derricks; (k) stocking and storage of goods; and (s) notification and investigation of accidents and diseases.

Article 5, paragraph 2. Collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace.

Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b). Workers not to prevent the functioning of safety devices and to take reasonable care.

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport to or from workplaces on land.

Article 20. Safety of workers required to be in hold or on cargo deck.

Articles 21 to 24, 26 and 27. Construction, use and inspection of lifting appliances.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching leads to lifting appliances.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 36, paragraphs 1 and 2. Cases in which medical examinations are required, nature of the examinations, medical services, and cost of medical examinations. (Please also supply the information asked for in the report form.)

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum aptitudes and experience for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39. Reporting of, and inquiries on, occupational accidents and diseases to the competent authority.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

2. The Committee has noted that Decree No. 55-314 of 14 March 1955 laid down special provisions for applying to ships the Protection againts Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32), and that the Order of 7 July 1965 concerning measures of prevention for the loading and unloading of ships made express reference to the Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 publishing Convention No. 32 and to Decree No. 55-314. It requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to adopt special provisions for the application of Convention No. 152, and to replace the reference to Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 by a reference to Decree No. 86-1217 of 10 December 1986 authorising the publication of Convention No. 152, in the Order of 7 July 1965.

3. The Committee has noted that the Government has made reference to certain legislation which was not attached to its report. The Committee requests the Government to send with its next report all relevant legislation, and in particular:

- Order of 16 August 1951 concerning lifting appliances;

- Order of 17 July 1954 concerning public transportation;

- Order of 13 March 1956 as supplemented by the Order of 13 September 1960;

- Order of 28 July 1956, making the Order of 13 March 1956 applicable to all industrial and commercial activities.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes that no report has been received from the Government. 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 which were raised in its previous direct request:

The Committee had examined the Government's first report.

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would indicate in detail the legislative or other provisions which give effect to each of the following Articles of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(f). Procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(a). General requirements relating to the construction, equipping and maintenance of dock structures; (g) construction, maintenance and use of staging; (h) rigging and use of ships' derricks; (k) stocking and storage of goods; and (s) notification and investigation of accidents and diseases.

Article 5, paragraph 2. Collaboration between two or more employers undertaking activities simultaneously at the same workplace.

Article 6, paragraph 1(a) and (b). Workers not to prevent the functioning of safety devices and to take reasonable care.

Article 11. Width of passageways for pedestrians and cargo-handling appliances.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport to or from workplaces on land.

Article 20. Safety of workers required to be in hold or on cargo deck.

Articles 21 to 24, 26 and 27. Construction, use and inspection of lifting appliances.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 29. Construction and strength of pallets.

Article 30. Safety methods for attaching leads to lifting appliances.

Article 31. Layout of freight container terminals and safety of workers lashing or unlashing containers.

Article 36, paragraphs 1 and 2. Cases in which medical examinations are required, nature of the examinations, medical services, and cost of medical examinations. (Please also supply the information asked for in the report form.)

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum aptitudes and experience for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39. Reporting of, and inquiries on, occupational accidents and diseases to the competent authority.

Article 42. Time-limits (if any) for the application of the provisions of this Convention to the construction or equipping of ships, lifting appliances or loose gear.

2. The Committee has noted that Decree No. 55-314 of 14 March 1955 laid down special provisions for applying to ships the Protection againts Accidents (Dockers) Convention (Revised), 1932 (No. 32), and that the Order of 7 July 1965 concerning measures of prevention for the loading and unloading of ships made express reference to the Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 publishing Convention No. 32 and to Decree No. 55-314. It requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to adopt special provisions for the application of Convention No. 152, and to replace the reference to Decree No. 56-296 of 2 March 1956 by a reference to Decree No. 86-1217 of 10 December 1986 authorising the publication of Convention No. 152, in the Order of 7 July 1965.

3. The Committee has noted that the Government had made reference to certain legislation which was not attached to its report. The Committee requests the Government to send with its next report all relevant legislation, and in particular:

- Order of 16 August 1951 concerning lifting appliances;

- Order of 17 July 1954 concerning public transportation;

- Order of 13 March 1956 as supplemented by the Order of 13 September 1960;

- Order of 28 July 1956, making the Order of 13 March 1956 applicable to all industrial and commercial activities.