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

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2025, published 114th ILC session (2026)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on occupational safety and health (OSH), the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos 13 (white lead, painting), 119 (guarding of machinery), 139 (occupational cancer) and 148 (working environment, air pollution, noise and vibration) together.

Legislative developments. The Committee notes that the Labour Code is in the process of being revised. In this regard, it requests the Government to provide information on any progress achieved in the adoption of the new Labour Code and to provide a copy when it has been adopted.

Application in practice of Conventions Nos 119, 139 and 148. The Committee notes the table provided by the Government in its reports containing limited information on certain violations and statistics on the number of accidents reported, including mortal accidents, for the period 2021–23. It also notes the Government’s indication that, in practice, supervisory missions on conformity with the legislation are organized regularly in enterprises. Noting that the statistics provided are of a general nature, the Committee requests the Government to provide detailed and up-to-date information on the application of Conventions Nos 119, 139 and 148 in practice, and particularly on the number, nature and causes of the cases of occupational disease and industrial accidents reported in relation to the above Conventions and, if possible, to indicate the number of cases related to machinery, occupational cancer and air pollution, noise and vibration.

P rotection against specific risks

White Lead (Painting) Convention, 1921 (No. 13)

Article 7 of Convention No. 13. Statistics concerning morbidity and mortality among working painters. The Committee notes that, in reply to its previous request, the Government indicates that efforts are being made to collect and communicate information on statistics concerning morbidity and mortality due to lead poisoning among working painters. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the measures adopted or envisaged to give full effect to this Article of the Convention.

Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119)

Article 11(1) of Convention No. 119. Prohibition on using machinery without the guards provided being in position. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the possibility for an employer to authorize the removal of safety devices has been removed in the new provisions of the draft revised Labour Code. With reference to its comments above concerning legislative developments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the provisions of the new Labour Code that give full effect to this Article of the Convention.

Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148)

Article 1(1) of Convention No. 148. Scope of application. Public service. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes the adoption of Act No. L/2019/0027/AN issuing the General Regulations for State Employees of 7 June 2019 revising the Public Service Regulations. However, it notes that the national legislation does not ensure the application of the Convention in the public service. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that Act No. L/2019/0027/AN issuing the General Regulations for State Employees of 7 June 2019 is under revision. It also notes the Government’s indication that it will take measures to ensure the application of the Convention to all branches of economic activity. The Government adds that a copy of the revised Public Service Regulations will be provided once they have been adopted. The Committee requests the Government to take all the necessary measures to ensure the application of the Convention in all branches of economic activity, including the public service. It requests the Government to continue providing detailed information on the progress achieved in this regard.

Articles 4, 8, 9 and 10. Prevention and control of, and protection against, occupational hazards. Establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and the determination of exposure limits. Technical and supplementary organizational measures. Personal protective equipment. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that the draft order establishing occupational safety and health measures at the workplace takes into account the measures to give effect to Articles 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Convention. With reference to its observation concerning the national legislation, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the specific provisions of the order that give effect to Articles 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Convention and to provide information on any other measures adopted, in law or practice, to ensure the full application of these Articles of the Convention.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2025, published 114th ILC session (2026)

In order to provide a comprehensive view of the issues relating to the application of the ratified Conventions on occupational safety and health (OSH), the Committee considers it appropriate to examine Conventions Nos 13 (white lead, painting), 119 (guarding of machinery), 139 (occupational cancer) and 148 (working environment, air pollution, noise and vibration) together.

Legislation. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that a draft order establishing occupational safety and health measures at the workplace has been drawn up with ILO assistance in consultation with the social partners and all the actors concerned by OSH issues. The Government indicates that the draft order will once again be examined by the Labour and Social Legislation Advisory Committee (CCTLS).

The Committee also notes the Government’s indication that, following the adoption of the new Labour Code: (i) a draft order determining the nature of the substances and products will be submitted to the CCTLS for approval in order to give effect to the provisions of Convention No. 13; (ii) the order determining the organization of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee will be examined once again; and (iii) order No. 93/4794/MARAFDPT/DNTLS of 4 June 1993 on the prevention of occupational cancer will be revised and brought into conformity with Convention No. 139. Noting that no progress has been made for a number of years in bringing the national legislation into conformity with the provisions of Conventions Nos 13, 119, 139 and 148, the Committee firmly expects that the above orders will be adopted in the near future and that they will give full effect to the provisions of the Conventions. The Committee also requests the Government to provide copies of the relevant texts, once they have been adopted, and in the meantime requests it to take all the necessary measures to ensure the application of the Conventions in practice.

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

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Article 1(1) of the Convention. Scope of application. Public service. In reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that the draft conditions of service of the public service are still being drafted. The Committee urges the Government to take all necessary measures to draft and adopt the conditions of service of the public service in order to ensure the application of the Convention in all branches of economic activity and to provide it with a copy of the conditions of service once they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8, 9 and 10. Prevention and control of, and protection against, occupational hazards. Establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and determination of exposure limits. Technical and supplementary organizational measures. Personal protective equipment. In reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that the draft Order establishing the general protection and health measures applicable to all the relevant establishments, which was drafted pursuant to section 231.4 of the Labour Code of 2014 and examined and adopted by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation, will cover the issues relating to lighting, airing and ventilation, drinking water, sanitary facilities, dust and fume extraction, workplace temperature and cleanliness, and precautions against fire, radiation, noise and vibration. The Committee requests the Government to provide a copy of the Order as soon as it has been adopted, indicate the specific provisions of the Order and provide information on any other measures giving effect to Articles 4, 8, 9 and 10 of the Convention.

Application in practice. The Committee requests the Government to provide general information on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, including extracts from inspection reports and, where such statistics are available, information on the number of workers covered by legislation or other measures giving effect to the Convention, the number and nature of the violations reported, and the number, nature and causes of the cases of occupational disease reported, etc.

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). The Committee 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 1(1) of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards. The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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 must therefore repeat its previous observation, which read as follows:

Repetition

Article 1(1) of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards. The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Article 1(1) of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards. The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Repetition

Article 1(1) of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards. The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 1(1) of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards. The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It must therefore repeat its previous observation which read as follows:

Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards. The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2008, published 98th ILC session (2009)

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 previously raised in a previous direct request, which read as follows:

Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards. The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits. The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority. The Committee requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

 

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

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:

Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards.

The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority.

The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

The Committee notes with regret that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be provided 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:

Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc.

The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards.

The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority.

The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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 provision by the Government of a report in reply to its previous comments.

Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc.

The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards.

The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority.

The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

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

The Committee notes the provision by the Government of a report in reply to its previous comments.

Article 1, paragraph 1 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the draft conditions of service of the public service, which is being discussed within the Government, should contain the necessary measures to give full effect to the provisions of this Article of the Convention through their application in practice in all branches of economic activity. The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of developments relating to these conditions of service and to provide a copy of them when they have been adopted.

Articles 4, 8 and 10. The Committee notes the information concerning a draft Order, prepared by the Government, which was due to be examined by the Advisory Committee on Labour and Social Legislation. This draft text would cover cesspits, drinking water, noise, vibration, air pollution, etc.

The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether this text is issued under section 171(1) of the Labour Code. It reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 4, the provisions adopted must prescribe the specific measures to be taken both for the prevention of occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, and to control and protect workers against these hazards.

The Committee also reminds the Government that, under the terms of Article 8 of the Convention, the above draft text should provide for the establishment of criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and should specify exposure limits.

The Committee notes that the Government’s report does not indicate whether the above draft text provides, as required by Article 10, for the provision of personal protective equipment where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authority.

The Committee requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the adoption of this draft text, to provide a copy when it has been adopted and to inform it of any other specific measures taken for the application of the provisions of Articles 4, 8 and 10 of the Convention.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical measures and supplementary work organizational measures intended to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 14. The Committee notes that the National Occupational Medicine Service is equipped with a laboratory which is inadequately provided with appropriate instruments for its needs, but that the Government plans within a relatively short period to provide the above Service with modern and appropriate equipment. It requests the Government to keep the International Labour Office informed of the progress made in equipping the National Occupational Medicine Service and to inform it of any other measures taken to promote such research.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

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 that the draft orders and guide concerning occupational hygiene, safety and health will soon be signed by the competent authority. It hopes that the necessary provisions will be adopted in the very near future to give effect to the provisions of the Convention and that they will take into account in an appropriate manner the comments that have been made for a number of years.

Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee wishes to recall its previous comments, in which it noted that the public service is excluded from the provisions of the Labour Code, whereas under this Article all branches of economic activity are covered by the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate the measures which have been taken or are envisaged to apply the provisions of the Convention to the public service.

Article 4. The Committee noted previously that, under the terms of section 171(1) of the Labour Code, ministerial orders shall determine general health measures, particularly as regards ventilation, noise and vibration. The Committee once again hopes that an order will be adopted in the near future setting out the specific measures to be taken to prevent occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, to control them and protect workers against these hazards, as required by this Article.

Article 8. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures which have been adopted to establish criteria determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and to specify exposure limits.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical and supplementary organizational measures to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 10. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures which have been taken to ensure the provision of personal protective equipment at workplaces where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authorities.

Article 14. The Committee notes that, in its report on Convention No. 139 for the period ending 30 June 1987, the Government indicated that a medical service had been provided with a laboratory for the study and analysis of employment accidents and occupational diseases. It requests the Government to indicate whether measures have been taken to promote research with regard to the prevention and control of hazards in the working environment due to air pollution, noise and vibration at this medical service. It also requests the Government to indicate any other measures which have been taken for the promotion of such research.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

The Committee notes that the draft orders and guide concerning occupational hygiene, safety and health will soon be signed by the competent authority. It hopes that the necessary provisions will be adopted in the very near future to give effect to the provisions of the Convention and that they will take into account in an appropriate manner the comments that have been made for a number of years.

Article 1, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Committee wishes to recall its previous comments, in which it noted that the public service is excluded from the provisions of the Labour Code, whereas under this Article all branches of economic activity are covered by the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate the measures which have been taken or are envisaged to apply the provisions of the Convention to the public service.

Article 4. The Committee noted previously that, under the terms of section 171(1) of the Labour Code, ministerial orders shall determine general health measures, particularly as regards ventilation, noise and vibration. The Committee once again hopes that an order will be adopted in the near future setting out the specific measures to be taken to prevent occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, to control them and protect workers against these hazards, as required by this Article.

Article 8. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures which have been adopted to establish criteria determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and to specify exposure limits.

Article 9. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the technical and supplementary organizational measures to eliminate the above hazards.

Article 10. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures which have been taken to ensure the provision of personal protective equipment at workplaces where the measures taken to eliminate hazards do not bring air pollution, noise and vibration within the limits specified by the competent authorities.

Article 14. The Committee notes that, in its report on Convention No. 139 for the period ending 30 June 1987, the Government indicated that a medical service had been provided with a laboratory for the study and analysis of employment accidents and occupational diseases. It requests the Government to indicate whether measures have been taken to promote research with regard to the prevention and control of hazards in the working environment due to air pollution, noise and vibration at this medical service. It also requests the Government to indicate any other measures which have been taken for the promotion of such research.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1994, published 81st ILC session (1994)

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 statement made by the Government in its report for the period ending 30 June 1989 that it has taken note of the Committee's previous comments and that a number of regulations are being drafted in order to give full effect to the Labour Code. It further notes that the Government has requested ILO technical assistance for drafting these texts so that they will be in conformity with the provisions of ILO Conventions. The Committee hopes that the provisions necessary for the full application of all Articles of the Convention will be drafted in the very near future and that they will adequately reflect the Committee's previous comments.

1. Article 1, paragraph 1 of the Convention. The Committee would recall that, in its previous comments, it noted that the public service was excluded from the provisions of the Labour Code, whereas under this Article all branches of economic activity are covered by the provisions of the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the provisions of the Convention to the public service.

2. Article 4. The Committee noted, in its previous comments, that section 171(1) of the Labour Code provided for Ministerial Orders to determine the general measures of public health, particularly with regard to ventilation, noise and vibration. The Committee again expresses the hope that an order will be adopted in the near future to prescribe specific measures to be taken for the prevention and control of, and protection against, occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, as required by this Article. It hopes that such order will in particular give full effect to the following provisions:

Article 8. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures to establish criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and to specify exposure limits.

Article 9. It further requests the Government to indicate the technical and organisational measures to eliminate those hazards.

Article 10. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the provision of personal protective equipment at workplaces where the air pollution, noise and vibration levels exceed the exposure limits determined by the competent authority.

3. Article 14. The Committee notes that, in its report for Convention No. 139, the Government indicated that a medical service had been endowed with a laboratory for the study and analysis of occupational accidents and diseases. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether measures have been taken to promote research with regard to the prevention and control of hazards in the working environment due to air pollution, noise and vibration at this medical service. It also requests the Government to describe any other measures taken for the promotion of this research.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1990, published 77th ILC session (1990)

The Committee notes the statement made by the Government in its report that it has taken note of the Committee's previous comments and that a number of regulations are being drafted in order to give full effect to the Labour Code. It further notes that the Government has requested ILO technical assistance for drafting these texts so that they will be in conformity with the provisions of ILO Conventions. The Committee hopes that the provisions necessary for the full application of all Articles of the Convention will be drafted in the very near future and that they will adequately reflect the Committee's previous comments.

1. Article 1, paragraph 1. The Committee would recall that, in its previous comments, it noted that the public service was excluded from the provisions of the Labour Code, whereas under this Article all branches of economic activity are covered by the provisions of the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to apply the provisions of the Convention to the public service.

2. Article 4. The Committee noted, in its previous comments, that section 171(1) of the Labour Code provided for Ministerial Orders to determine the general measures of public health, particularly with regard to ventilation, noise and vibration. The Committee again expresses the hope that an order will be adopted in the near future to prescribe specific measures to be taken for the prevention and control of, and protection against, occupational hazards due to air pollution, noise and vibration, as required by this Article. It hopes that such order will in particular give full effect to the following provisions:

Article 8. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures to establish criteria for determining the hazards of exposure to air pollution, noise and vibration and to specify exposure limits.

Article 9. It further requests the Government to indicate the technical and organisational measures to eliminate those hazards.

Article 10. The Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to ensure the provision of personal protective equipment at workplaces where the air pollution, noise and vibration levels exceed the exposure limits determined by the competent authority.

3. Article 14. The Committee notes that, in its report for Convention No. 139, the Government indicated that a medical service had been endowed with a laboratory for the study and analysis of occupational accidents and diseases. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether measures have been taken to promote research with regard to the prevention and control of hazards in the working environment due to air pollution, noise and vibration at this medical service. It also requests the Government to describe any other measures taken for the promotion of this research.