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The Committee has noted with interest the detailed information provided in the Government's report concerning Articles 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32 and 34 of the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate the national laws or regulations which prescribe that measures be taken to give effect to these Articles, as required by Article 4.

Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to indicate the measures taken to give full effect to the following provisions:

Article 16, paragraphs 1 and 2 - Safe transport to or from a ship or other place by water, embarking and disembarking of ships as well as safe transport to or from a workplace on land.

Article 18, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Regulations concerning hatch covers.

Article 19, paragraphs 1 and 2 - Protection around openings in decks; closing of hatchways when not in use.

Article 29 - Strength and construction of pallets for supporting loads.

Article 30 - Safety measures for attaching loads to lifting appliances.

Article 33 - Regulations concerning excessive noise.

Article 35 - Trained personnel for rescue of those in danger.

Article 36, paragraphs 1(a) and (c) and 3 - Determination of risks which require medical examinations and range of special investigations for special hazards, confidentiality of medical records.

Article 37, paragraphs 1 and 2 - Establishment and composition of safety and health committees at ports with significant numbers of workers.

Article 38, paragraph 2 - Minimum age limit for workers operating lifting appliances.

Article 39 - Reporting procedures for occupational accidents and diseases.

Article 40 - Regulations concerning suitable sanitary and washing facilities.

Article 41 - Duties in respect of occupational safety and health.