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

Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) - Viet Nam (Ratification: 1994)

The Committee notes the information supplied in the Government's first report. It requests the Government to provide further information on the following points:

1. Articles 7, 12, 14, 16 and 19 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the legislative provisions relating to hygiene in commerce and offices do not ensure full observance of the detailed requirements of the following provisions of the Convention: Article 7 (maintenance and cleanliness of workplaces), Article 12 (supply of wholesome drinking-water), Article 14 (suitable seats), Article 16 (standards of hygiene in underground and windowless premises) and Article 19 (dispensary or first-aid post). The Committee would request the Government to provide in its next report additional information on the measures taken or envisaged to give effect to these provisions of the Convention.

2. Articles 13 and 15. The Committee notes with interest that article 116, paragraph 1, of the Labour Code provides for shower facilities and toilets as well as changing-rooms at workplaces where female workers are employed. The Committee would, however, recall that such facilities, conveniences and changing-rooms should be provided to all workers covered by the Convention. It requests the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to this effect.

3. Articles 8, 9, 10 and 18. The Committee notes that under article 97 of the Labour Code the employer must ensure that the workplace satisfies the requirements, inter alia, of ventilation, lighting, temperature and health standards concerning noise and vibration. The Committee would appreciate if the Government would provide information regarding the criteria which have to be applied in order to satisfy these requirements.