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

Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187) - Serbia (Ratification: 2009)

The Committee notes with interest the detailed information supplied in the Government’s first report including the National Policy for Occupational Safety and Health, adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Council on 20 April 2006, the Occupational Safety and Health Strategy (2009–12), the Action Plan for Implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Strategy (2009–12), and the Law on Occupational Safety and Health of 21 November 2005. It notes in particular the commitment of the Government and the social partners to occupational safety and health issues and their efforts to develop a culture of prevention.

Article 4(1) and (2)(a) of the Convention. Obligation to establish, maintain, progressively develop and periodically review a national system for occupational safety and health, in consultation with the most representative organizations of employers and workers. Legislation. The Committee notes that in accordance with the Action Plan for Implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Strategy in the Republic of Serbia for 2009–12, a working group has been established to analyse the application of laws, by-laws and regulations, and to modify the Occupational Safety and Health Act in light of the EU acquis. The Committee also takes note of the comments of the Trade Union Confederation “Nezavishnot,” transmitted by the Government, stating that the Act on Amendments and Supplements to the Health Insurance Act has not been submitted to either the Social and Economic Council for its opinion, or to the working group mentioned above. According to the union, pursuant to section 9 of the Act on Amendments and Supplements to the Health Insurance Act, occupational accidents have been redefined to exclude injuries that employees may suffer during their trip to or from work. The Committee calls the attention of the Government to Article 4(1) and (2)(a) of the Convention, which require consultation with the most representative organizations of employers and workers regarding, inter alia, laws and regulations on occupational safety and health. The Committee asks the Government to provide its comments on the communication from “Nezavishnot” and to take the appropriate measures to ensure that laws and regulations on occupational safety and health are developed and reviewed in consultation with the most representative organizations of employers and workers. It also requests the Government to provide details on the mechanisms established for such consultations.

The Committee is raising other points in a request addressed directly to the Government.