Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

Workmen's Compensation (Accidents) Convention, 1925 (No. 17) - Argentina (Ratification: 1950)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its last report. In particular, it notes with interest that, following the adoption of Act No. 24.557 of 3 October 1995 respecting occupational risks and its implementing regulations, Act No. 24.028 of 5 December 1991 and its implementing Decree No. 1792 of 28 September 1992, which had been the subject of the Committee’s previous comments, have been repealed. The Committee would nevertheless be grateful if the Government would provide additional information on the following points.

Article 9 of the Convention.  The Committee notes that, by virtue of section 20 of Act No. 24.557 above, insurance companies for occupational risks (Aseguradoras de Riesgos del Trabajo (ART)) shall provide medical and pharmaceutical aid to workers who suffer employment injury. It requests the Government to indicate whether the medical aid guaranteed by the legislation also includes surgical aid, in accordance with this provision of the Convention.

Article 10.  The Committee notes that section 20 of Act No. 24.557 also provides that victims of employment injury shall benefit from the provision of artificial limbs and surgical appliances, as well as rehabilitation measures. It would be grateful if the Government would indicate whether, and by virtue of which provisions, injured workers benefit from the renewal of artificial limbs and surgical appliances. Please provide a copy of the relevant legislation.