Observation (CEACR) - adoptée 2015, publiée 105ème session CIT (2016)

Convention (n° 162) sur l'amiante, 1986 - Brésil (Ratification: 1990)

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Observation

2015
2011

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Articles 3(2) and 10 of the Convention. Review of national laws and regulations in the light of technical progress and advances in scientific knowledge. Replacement and prohibition of asbestos. In its previous comments, the Committee referred to measures for the replacement and prohibition of asbestos in accordance with Article 10 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Government reiterates in its report that the only type of asbestos authorized is chrysotile asbestos. Furthermore, it takes note with interest of the information provided by the Government indicating that there are several laws and bills on the replacement and prohibition of asbestos at the state level. It notes in particular Act No. 9583/11 of the state of Mato Grosso, which prohibits the use of any type of asbestos in that state. It also notes that appeals for unconstitutionality have been filed against Act No. 11643 of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, which prohibits the manufacture and marketing of asbestos-based products in the state, and against Act No. 12684 of the state of São Paulo, which prohibits the use of products, materials or constructions containing any type of asbestos. Recalling that the International Labour Conference resolved in its resolution concerning asbestos, adopted at its 95th Session in June 2006, that the Asbestos Convention, 1986 (No. 162), should not be used to provide a justification for, or endorsement of, the continued use of asbestos, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on the results of the constitutional appeals referred to above. The Committee also requests that the Government continue to adopt appropriate measures to ensure the periodical review envisaged by the Convention and to provide detailed information on this subject.

Article 5. Adequate and appropriate system of inspection. The Committee notes the detailed information provided by the Government in its report on the activities of the inspection services, in accordance with Article 5 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide detailed statistical information regarding the enforcement, through the inspection services, of the obligations under the Convention.