Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

Labour Statistics Convention, 1985 (No. 160) - Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Ratification: 1997)

1. Tripartite consultation on statistics of occupational injuries, occupational diseases and industrial disputes. The Committee notes with satisfaction that effect has been given to its previous comments and that, in accordance with Article 3, the tripartite Labour Advisory Board (LAB) has been consulted on the application of the Convention on the collection and compilation of statistics of occupational injuries and occupational diseases (Article 14) and of industrial disputes (Article 15). The Government indicates in this regard that the representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations on the Board are familiar with the definitions and methodology used in collecting and compiling these statistics. It adds that the Labour Department will consult the LAB if any revision entailing significant changes in the mode of compiling these statistics is to be proposed.

2. Publication and dissemination of labour statistics. The Committee notes with interest that the statistics on occupational injuries and diseases and on industrial disputes are now also disseminated on the web site of the Labour Department (http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public/) (Article 5).

The Committee is addressing a request directly to the Government on certain matters.