Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

Asbestos Convention, 1986 (No. 162) - Belgium (Ratification: 1996)

1. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report. It notes the adoption of Royal Decree of 23 October 2001, on the marketing and use of certain substances and products (asbestos); Royal Decree of 11 March 2002, concerning the protection of risks for safety and health of workers related to chemical agents in the world of work; Royal Decree of 26 May 2002, amending Royal Decree of 28 March 1969, concerning the occupational diseases creating entitlement for compensation; Royal Decree of 28 August 2002, determining persons in charge to monitor the application of the Act of 4 August 1996, concerning the well-being of workers during the accomplishment of their work, including executive orders; and Royal Decree of 28 May 2003, concerning the monitoring of workers’ health, as amended by several decrees in the course of 2004. The Committee notes with satisfaction that this legislation gives effect to Article 2, paragraphs (d) and (g), Article 6, paragraph 3, Article 11, paragraph 2, Article 20, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4, Article 21, paragraphs 2 and 4, and Article 22, paragraph 2, of the Convention.

2. The Committee is addressing a request on certain points directly to the Government.