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

Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148) - Brazil (Ratification: 1982)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report. It notes with interest the four priority principles which will guide Government policies and action, as well as the appointment of new trade unionists to the principal positions in the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes that the Government has not provided information on developments in the situation relating to the health and safety of workers in relation to noise at the various branches of the TELEMAR enterprise. It therefore once again requests the Government to provide this information, including data on the inspections carried out, statistics on occupational accidents and diseases, infringements and measures taken to correct them.

With regard to the observations made by the various organizations of public employees, SERGIPE, alleging, among other matters, that the Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Labour prohibited inspectors from being accompanied by workers’ representatives, the Government indicates that the new Delegate is a person linked to the workers’ movement. The participation of workers will serve as a parameter for the consolidation of the Ministry’s inspection activities. The Committee notes the changes made in the Ministry of Labour. It requests the Government to keep it informed of the impact of the new changes on the application of Article 5, paragraph 4, of the Convention.