Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

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

The Committee notes the observations communicated by the Trade Union of Workers in the Civil Construction Industry, supported by the Trade Union of Mine and Metallurgy Workers (SINDIMINA), the Trade Union of Clothing and Textile Industry Workers (SINDITEXTIL), the Trade Union of Water Industry Workers, the Trade Union of Bakers and Pastry Cooks, the Trade Union of Port Workers (SINPESE), the Trade Union of Security Company Workers and the Trade Union of Oil Workers (SINDIPETRO), which are all workers' organizations in the State of Sergipe. These organizations allege that the Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Labour prohibits inspectors from being accompanied by workers' representatives.

The Committee notes the Government's reply, according to which the allegations of the above-mentioned organizations are not based on any proof of irregularities whatsoever.

With reference to its previous comment, the Committee recalls the examination of the application of Article 5, paragraph 4, of the Convention, providing the opportunity for representatives of the employer and representatives of the workers of the undertaking to accompany inspectors supervising the application of the measures prescribed in pursuance of the Convention, following an observation communicated by the Trade Union of Chemical and Petrochemical Industry Workers (SINDIPOLO). On that occasion, the Government referred to a draft standard sent to members of the National Labour Council for discussion before its publication in the Official Gazette.

In the absence of new information on the follow up concerning this draft standard, the Committee requests the Government to supply a copy of the text once it is published along with all information on the application in practice of the right of workers' representatives to accompany inspectors supervising the application of the measures prescribed in pursuance of the Convention.