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The Committee notes with interest the adoption on 17 October 1991 of Decree No. 122 concerning preventive and periodic medical examinations; Decree No. 123 concerning the maximum limits of exposure to chemical and physical hazards at the workplace; and Decree No. 124 concerning the prevention of accidents. It further notes with interest the information in the Government's report concerning the application of Article 4, paragraphs 1 and 2, Article 5, paragraph 4, Article 7, paragraph 2, Article 8, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, Article 10 and Article 12 of the Convention. The Government is requested to provide further information, in its next report, on the following points:

Article 6, paragraph 2. The Committee notes the indication in the Government's report that, while there are no specific regulations concerning the simultaneous work of two or more employers at the same workplace, the Environmental Health Service has the authority to regulate such activities. The Government has indicated, however, that it is very unlikely that the situation would arise where two or more employers undertake activities simultaneously at the same workplace. The Government is requested to keep the Office informed, in subsequent reports, of any measures taken to ensure the collaboration of employers at the same workplace, particularly with respect to construction activities where such situations might be more likely.

Article 11. The Committee notes that, under section 4 of Decree No. 122, the Environmental Hygiene Service is to determine, depending upon the hazards involved, the programme for preventive and periodic medical examinations. The Government is requested to furnish with its next report, any practical information available concerning the nature and frequency of medical examinations prescribed for workers exposed or likely to be exposed to hazards due to air pollution, noise or vibration.

Article 15. The Committee notes from the Government's report that employers may have recourse to occupational safety and health specialists. The Government is requested to keep the Office informed of any steps taken or envisaged by the competent authority to determine the conditions and circumstances in which the employer is required to appoint a competent person or outside service to deal with matters pertaining to the prevention and control of air pollution, noise and vibration.