Observation (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

Article 7 of the Convention. The Committee notes with satisfaction that pursuant to its earlier comments an amendment to the Factories (Benzene) Regulations of 1978 has been made by Statutory Instrument No. 158 of 1993 to the effect that work processes involving the use or products containing benzene shall be carried out in an enclosed system, and where this is not practicable, efficient means shall be provided to ensure the removal of benzene vapour. The Committee is addressing a direct request to the Government concerning a number of other points.