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The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s latest report, and the attached legislation, indicating the recent adoption of regulations on the general application of sections 281–291 of the Labour Code (No. 93-08, 12 May 2008). The Committee also notes the information provided regarding effect given to Article 2(2) and Article 4 of the Convention.

Part V of the report form. Application in practice. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government on measures undertaken to promote health and safety in the workplace and prevent occupational risks, including: the adoption of regulations on the general application of sections 281–291 of the Labour Code; the organization of regional awareness campaigns on health and safety in the workplace; the strengthening of the labour inspection profession by the addition of technical experts; and the establishment of a tripartite framework on health and safety in the workplace with the Kingdom of Denmark. The Committee asks the Government to continue to provide information on the measures taken to promote the application of the Convention in practice, and also asks the Government to provide statistics, disaggregated by gender if available, on the number of workers covered by the legislation, the number and nature of the contraventions reported, and the number, nature and causes of the accidents reported, etc.