13.
In theory, it would be best to provide in the instrument that measures should be taken for ensuring collective prevention, but
Never- in practice, it may not always be feasible or economical. theless financial considerations should not be an overriding factor.
14(1) Yes, the employers should be responsible for the supply and main-
tenance of the appropriate personal protective equipment.
15.
(2) Yes, the competent authority should establish a procedure for the approval of the various types of personal protective equipment if the expertise and scientific equipment are available.
Yes, provided the adoption of administrative measures would not reduce a worker's income. This cannot easily be guaranteed in the majority of cases where workers are paid on piece-rates.
V. Health Supervision
16(1) It would be most desirable. But the introduction of such medical & (2) supervision would be accompanied by administrative, economic,
It financial and technical problems of considerable magnitudo. would be difficult for countries with limited medical facilities to undertake the measures mentioned under these questions.
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18.
19.
(3) To provide medical examination or biological or other tests or
investigations to workers after cessation of the assignment would create a number of administrative problems.
workers.
Yes, the examinations, tests and investigations envisaged in Question 16 should be carried out during working hours and should be free of charge to the
As the costs for such exam- inations, tests and investigations are expensive, it is doubtful whether employers would readily provide their employees such facilities unless compelled by legislation.
In theory, yes, but in practice, many difficulties can be envisaged.
It would involve a great deal of manpower and expertise for the competent authority to develop a system for establishing and keeping up to date records both of the occupational exposure covered by Question 16 and of the medical examinations and other tests and investigations.
This system can only be developed when the competent authority finds it practicable to do so.
VI. Notification
20(1) It is necessary to make such provisions. & (2)
21.
VII. Education and Training
Yes. Every effort should be made to ensure that all persons con- cerned are fully informed of potential hazards in the working environment from atmospheric pollution or noise and vibration. Workers should also be instructed in the use of preventive and protective equipment.
/22. Yes.
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