Solicitud directa (CEACR) - Adopción: 1990, Publicación: 77ª reunión CIT (1990)

Convenio sobre seguridad e higiene (trabajos portuarios), 1979 (núm. 152) - República Unida de Tanzanía (Ratificación : 1983)

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 and second reports as well as the attached legislation.

1. The Committee would be glad if in its next report the Government would supply additional information on the measures which give effect to the following provisions of the Convention:

Article 4, paragraph 1(c). Information and training of workers concerning protection against risks of accident; and (f) procedures for emergency situations.

Article 4, paragraph 2(b). Fire and explosion prevention and protection; (l) dangerous substances and other hazards in the working environment; (o) medical supervision; (q) safety and health organisation; (r) training of workers; (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, paragraphs 1(b), (c) and 2. Workers to take reasonable care, to report any risks and to be able to express views on working procedures.

Article 7. Consultation with employers and workers concerned on the implementation of the provisions.

Article 8. Measures to protect workers from health risks other than dangerous fumes.

Article 9, paragraph 2. Lighting and marking of obstacles.

Article 10. Maintenance of surfaces used for vehicle traffic and manner of stocking goods or material.

Article 12. Means for fighting fire.

Article 13, paragraphs 2, 3 and 6. Cutting off power to machinery during emergencies, cleaning, maintenance and repair work, as well as when safety devices are removed or inoperative.

Article 14. Electrical equipment.

Article 16, paragraph 2. Safe transport on land.

Article 20, paragraph 1. Safety of workers required to be in the hold or on a cargo deck when power vehicles operate or power-operated appliances are used.

Article 20, paragraph 2. Hatch covers and beams not to be removed.

Article 26, paragraph 1(b). Acceptance of competent persons appointed.

Article 28. Rigging plans.

Article 33. Protection against excessive noise.

Article 36. Medical examinations.

Article 37, paragraphs 1 and 2. Establishment of safety and health committees.

Article 38, paragraph 1. Training and instruction of dock workers as to potential risks attached to work.

Article 38, paragraph 2. Minimum age of 18 for the operation of lifting appliances.

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

Article 41. Penalties and inspection services.

Article 42, paragraphs 1 and 2. Time-limits for the application of the Convention.

2. The Committee had noted that the Government indicated in its report for the period ending October 1987 that no minimum width has been established for the safe use of vehicles or for pedestrian passageways as required in Article 11 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to indicate what measures have been taken or are envisaged to meet the standard of Article 11.