Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Radiation Protection Convention, 1960 (No. 115) - Belgium (Ratification: 1965)

General observation of 2015. The Committee wishes to draw the Government’s attention to its general observation of 2015 concerning this Convention, and particularly the request for information contained in paragraph 30.

Article 7(2) of the Convention. Young workers under the age of 16 years. In its previous comments, the Committee requested the Government to provide information on the legislative measures adopted to give effect to this provision. The Committee notes the adoption of the Royal Order dated 31 May 2016 amending the Royal Order of 3 May 1999 on the protection of young persons at work and the Royal Order of 21 September 2004 on the protection of trainees. It notes with satisfaction that, under the terms of this new Order, the age from which types of work considered to be hazardous may be undertaken, including work involving exposure of young workers to ionizing radiations, has been increased from 15 to 16 years, in conformity with Article 7(2) of the Convention.