Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

Working Environment (Air Pollution, Noise and Vibration) Convention, 1977 (No. 148) - Egypt (Ratification: 1988)

1. The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report, as well as the replies to its previous direct requests made in 2000 and 2005. It notes with interest the adoption of a new Labour Code No. 12/2003, and of Decree No. 211/2003 on the required conditions and precautions for the prevention of physical, mechanical, biological, chemical and harmful risks in the working environment in application of section 213 of the Labour Code.

2. Article 8, paragraph 1, of the Convention. Establishment of criteria and exposure limits to air pollution, noise and vibration in the working environment. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes with satisfaction that sections 8 and 9 of Decree No. 211/2003 give effect to Article 8, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

3. The Committee is addressing a request on certain matters directly to the Government.