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.