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The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its first report. It notes that, according to this information, national law in general gives effect to the Convention. Nevertheless, the Committee would be grateful for additional information on the following points:

Article 4(a) of the Convention. Please indicate the special provisions on occupational health protection and medical care relating to work on board.

Article 4(b). Please indicate to what extent the health protection and medical care provided to seafarers differ from that which is generally available to workers ashore.

Article 4(e). The Committee notes that section 509 of the Federal Labour Act provides that safety and health committees consisting of an equal number of representatives of the workers and the employer shall be established in order to investigate the causes of accidents and diseases, to propose preventive measures and to ensure compliance therewith. It would be grateful if the Government would supply information on the establishment and operation of the above committees in the maritime sector. The Committee also notes that documents are being prepared on the promotion of health, health education and first aid. Please supply any relevant information concerning the preparation of the above documents and supply copies of them when they have been finalized. Please also describe health promotion and health education programmes which have been prepared in accordance with this provision of the Convention.

Article 5, paragraphs 2 to 6. The Committee notes that the maritime and port authorities are to take various measures to give effect to these provisions of the Convention. Please supply detailed information in this respect.

Article 6. Please supply a copy of the medical guide adopted by the competent authority.

Article 7, paragraph 3. Please supply copies of the lists referred to in this paragraph.

Article 7, paragraphs 4 and 5. Please give details on the instruction and training provided to seafarers and doctors, in accordance with these provisions of the Convention.

Article 9, paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Please give details of the various courses and training referred to in these provisions, specifying, in the case of the refresher courses provided for in accordance with paragraph 4, the time intervals at which they shall be taken.

Article 11, paragraphs 1, 2 and 7. Please supply the information called for in the report form under these provisions of the Convention.

Article 12. Please supply a sample copy of the medical report form adopted.

Article 13. Please supply information on any measures taken in accordance with this Article, including copies of relevant bilateral or multilateral agreements.

Point V of the report form. Please give a general indication of the manner in which the Convention is applied and attach information on the number of seafarers covered by the measures giving effect to the Convention and the number and nature of the contraventions reported.