Safety Provisions (Building) Convention, 1937 (No. 62) - Guinea (Ratification: 1966)

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

Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. Application in practice. The Committee notes that the Government has not provided the requested statistics on work-related accidents in the sector covered by the Convention. The Committee therefore requests the Government to provide the latest statistical information on the number and classification of accidents occurring to persons occupied on work within the scope of this Convention, and other relevant information concerning the application of the Convention in practice.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2014, published 104th ILC session (2015)

The Committee takes note of the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. L/2014/072/CNT of 10 January 2014). It requests the Government to provide all implementing texts of the Code in view of a complete review of the new legislation.

The Committee further notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous comments.

Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. The Committee notes with interest that, according to the statistics provided by the Government, the number of accidents in the building and public work sector appears to have decreased in 2004 and 2005, although the number on the whole appears to have increased when considering all occupational categories together. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide statistical data on the application of the Convention in practice.

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2013, published 103rd ILC session (2014)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It therefore feels bound to repeat its previous comment, which read as follows:

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Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. The Committee notes with interest that, according to the statistics provided by the Government, the number of accidents in the building and public work sector appears to have decreased in 2004 and 2005, although the number on the whole appears to have increased when considering all occupational categories together. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide statistical data on the application of the Convention in practice.

Revision of the Convention. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167), which revises the Convention, and which might be more adapted to the current situation of the building industry. The Committee recalls that the Governing Body of the International Labour Office invited the States’ parties to the Convention to contemplate ratifying Convention No. 167, the ratification of which will, ipso jure, imply the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 62 (document GB.268/8/2). The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed on any developments in this regard.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret 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:

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The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s reports, in particular the information to the effect that construction work (buildings and roads) has evolved greatly in terms of the improvement of work tools and equipment, but also in terms of the involvement of staff delegates in decision-making, notably in the area of safety, health and working conditions.

Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. The Committee notes with interest that, according to the statistics provided by the Government, the number of accidents in the building and public works sector appears to have decreased in 2004 and 2005, although the number of accidents on the whole appears to have increased when considering all occupational categories together. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide statistical data on the application of the Convention in practice.

Revision of the Convention. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167), which revises Convention No. 62 of 1937, and which might be more adapted to the current situation of the building industry. The Committee recalls that the Governing Body of the International Labour Office invited the States parties to Convention No. 62 to contemplate ratifying Convention No. 167, the ratification of which will, ipso jure, imply the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 62 (document GB.268/8/2). The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed on any developments in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

The Committee notes with regret 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:

Repetition

The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s reports, in particular the information to the effect that construction work (buildings and roads) has evolved greatly in terms of the improvement of work tools and equipment, but also in terms of the involvement of staff delegates in decision-making, notably in the area of safety, health and working conditions.

Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. The Committee notes with interest that, according to the statistics provided by the Government, the number of accidents in the building and public works sector appears to have decreased in 2004 and 2005, although the number of accidents on the whole appears to have increased when considering all occupational categories together. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide statistical data on the application of the Convention in practice.

Revision of the Convention. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167), which revises Convention No. 62 of 1937, and which might be more adapted to the current situation of the building industry. The Committee recalls that the Governing Body of the International Labour Office invited the States parties to Convention No. 62 to contemplate ratifying Convention No. 167, the ratification of which will, ipso jure, imply the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 62 (document GB.268/8/2). The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed on any developments in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

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 contained in the Government’s reports, in particular the information to the effect that construction work (buildings and roads) has evolved greatly in terms of the improvement of work tools and equipment, but also in terms of the involvement of staff delegates in decision-making, notably in the area of safety, health and working conditions.

Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. The Committee notes with interest that, according to the statistics provided by the Government, the number of accidents in the building and public works sector appears to have decreased in 2004 and 2005, although the number of accidents on the whole appears to have increased when considering all occupational categories together. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide statistical data on the application of the Convention in practice.

Revision of the Convention. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167), which revises Convention No. 62 of 1937, and which might be more adapted to the current situation of the building industry. The Committee recalls that the Governing Body of the International Labour Office invited the States parties to Convention No. 62 to contemplate ratifying Convention No. 167, the ratification of which will, ipso jure, imply the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 62 (document GB.268/8/2). The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed on any developments in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s reports, in particular the information to the effect that construction work (buildings and roads) has evolved greatly in terms of the improvement of work tools and equipment, but also in terms of the involvement of staff delegates in decision-making, notably in the area of safety, health and working conditions.

2. Article 6 of the Convention. Statistics. The Committee notes with interest that, according to the statistics provided by the Government, the number of accidents in the building and public works sector appears to have decreased in 2004 and 2005, although the number of accidents on the whole appears to have increased when considering all occupational categories together. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide statistical data on the application of the Convention in practice.

3. Revision of the Convention. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the  Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167), which revises Convention No. 62 of 1937, and which might be more adapted to the current situation of the building industry. The Committee recalls that the Governing Body of the International Labour Office invited the States parties to Convention No. 62 to contemplate ratifying Convention No. 167, the ratification of which will, ipso jure, imply the immediate denunciation of Convention No. 62 (document GB.268/8/2). The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed on any developments in this regard.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

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 statistics compiled by the National Social Security Fund for the years 1994 to 2002 on the number and classification of accidents occurring to workers occupied on the types of work covered by the Convention. It also notes that, with a view to reducing the number of accidents in the construction and public works sector, the Government has taken measures for the establishment of health and safety committees in enterprises and other provisions in addition to the preparation of regulations. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the impact of such measures in reducing the number of accidents in the building sector. It also requests the Government to continue providing statistical information, in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention.

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

The Committee notes the statistics compiled by the National Social Security Fund for the years 1994 to 2002 on the number and classification of accidents occurring to workers occupied on the types of work covered by the Convention. It also notes that, with a view to reducing the number of accidents in the construction and public works sector, the Government has taken measures for the establishment of health and safety committees in enterprises and other provisions in addition to the preparation of regulations. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the impact of such measures in reducing the number of accidents in the building sector. It also requests the Government to continue providing statistical information, in accordance with Article 6 of the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2003, published 92nd ILC session (2004)

The Committee notes with regret 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 with interest the Government’s reply to its previous comments which concerned the Committee’s general observation addressed to governments in 1988 concerning statistical information required by Article 6 of the Convention and the corresponding question in the report form. It notes the statistical information on the classification of accidents collected by the National Social Security Fund for the years 1988 to 1994. The Committee also notes from this information that the fatal accidents reported occurred in the building and public works sector where the majority of workers work with hauling appliances and hoisting machinery.

The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures taken or envisaged to reduce such fatal accidents at work in the public works and building industry.

The Committee recalls that the required statistical information needs to be regularly updated so as to serve their purpose of enhancing safety at work. Please also supply as detailed information as possible on the number of persons occupied in the building industry and covered by the statistics, as indicated in the report form for the Convention.

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

The Committee notes with regret 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 with interest the Government’s reply to its previous comments which concerned the Committee’s general observation addressed to governments in 1988 concerning statistical information required by Article 6 of the Convention and the corresponding question in the report form. It notes the statistical information on the classification of accidents collected by the National Social Security Fund for the years 1988 to 1994. The Committee also notes from this information that the fatal accidents reported occurred in the building and public works sector where the majority of workers work with hauling appliances and hoisting machinery.

The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures taken or envisaged to reduce such fatal accidents at work in the public works and building industry.

The Committee recalls that the required statistical information needs to be regularly updated so as to serve their purpose of enhancing safety at work. Please also supply as detailed information as possible on the number of persons occupied in the building industry and covered by the statistics, as indicated in the report form for the Convention.

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 with interest the Government’s reply to its previous comments which concerned the Committee’s general observation addressed to governments in 1988 concerning statistical information required by Article 6 of the Convention and the corresponding question in the report form. It notes the statistical information on the classification of accidents collected by the National Social Security Fund for the years 1988 to 1994. The Committee also notes from this information that the fatal accidents reported occurred in the building and public works sector where the majority of workers work with hauling appliances and hoisting machinery.

        The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures taken or envisaged to reduce such fatal accidents at work in the public works and building industry.

        The Committee recalls that the required statistical information needs to be regularly updated so as to serve their purpose of enhancing safety at work. Please also supply as detailed information as possible on the number of persons occupied in the building industry and covered by the statistics, as indicated in the report form for the Convention.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes with interest the Government's reply to its previous comments which concerned the Committee's general observation addressed to governments in 1988 concerning statistical information required by Article 6 of the Convention and the corresponding question in the report form. It notes the statistical information on the classification of accidents collected by the National Social Security Fund for the years 1988 to 1994. The Committee also notes from this information that the fatal accidents reported occurred in the building and public works sector where the majority of workers work with hauling appliances and hoisting machinery.

The Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures taken or envisaged to reduce such fatal accidents at work in the public works and building industry.

The Committee recalls that the required statistical information needs to be regularly updated so as to serve their purpose of enhancing safety at work. Please also supply as detailed information as possible on the number of persons occupied in the building industry and covered by the statistics, as indicated in the report form for the Convention.

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

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 following matters raised in the previous direct request:

The Committee refers to its general observation addressed to governments in 1988 concerning the statistical information required by Article 6 of the Convention and the corresponding report form.

The Committee recalls that under the above Article, each Member which ratifies the Convention undertakes to communicate the most recent statistical information with its reports, on the number and classification of accidents occurring to persons occupied on work within the scope of the Convention and that in addition to the above information, governments are called upon to supply, in accordance with the report form on this Convention, information which is as detailed as possible on the number of persons occupied in the building industry and covered by the statistics.

The Committee notes that the statistical information in question has not been communicated and it is therefore unable to ascertain the way in which the safety provisions laid down by the Convention are applied in practice. It would be grateful if the Government would take the necessary steps to ensure that this information is supplied in its next report.

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

The Committee refers to its general observation addressed to governments in 1988 concerning the statistical information required by Article 6 of the Convention and the corresponding report form.

The Committee recalls that under the above Article, each Member which ratifies the Convention undertakes to communicate the most recent statistical information with its reports, on the number and classification of accidents occurring to persons occupied on work within the scope of the Convention and that in addition to the above information, governments are called upon to supply, in accordance with the report form on this Convention, information which is as detailed as possible on the number of persons occupied in the building industry and covered by the statistics.

The Committee notes that the statistical information in question has not been communicated and it is therefore unable to ascertain the way in which the safety provisions laid down by the Convention are applied in practice. It would be grateful if the Government would take the necessary steps to ensure that this information is supplied in its next report.