Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes the information supplied in the Government's report.

Article 6(a) of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government's indication according to which the field of occupational exposure to carcinogenic substances and agents is not sufficiently covered by national legislation and regulations, as the Safety at Work Act contains only general provisions. The Committee notes, however, with interest that a by-law on safety at work with respect to carcinogenic substances and agents is being prepared and will be adopted in the near future. It also notes with interest that a special working group, composed of representatives of the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning and experts of professional institutions has been established to prepare the basis for a legislation on dangerous substances. The Committee hopes measures will be taken, in consultation with the most representative organizations of employers and workers concerned, as called for in Article 6(a) of the Convention, to ensure that effect is given to the following provisions of the Convention: Article 1 (periodical determination of carcinogenic substances and agents to which occupational exposure is prohibited or made subject to authorization or control); Article 2 (replacement of carcinogenic substances and agents by others less harmful and reduction of the duration of exposure and the number of workers exposed); Article 3 (special measures of protection against the risks of exposure and establishment of a system of records); Article 5 (medical or biological examinations of workers concerned during the period of employment and thereafter as necessary). The Committee requests the Government to provide information on progress made in this respect and a copy of the relevant legislation when it is adopted.