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WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION (OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES) CONVENTION, 1925

Ratifying ILO members must provide compensation for occupational diseases, including for dependants after death, and the compensation rate must not be lower than the national industrial-accident rate.…

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“Ratifying ILO members must provide compensation for occupational diseases, including for dependants after death, and the compensation rate must not be lower than the national industrial-accident rate.”

Ratifying ILO members must provide compensation for occupational diseases, including for dependants after death, and the compensation rate must not be lower than the national industrial-accident rate. A ratifying ILO Member must treat certain substance-related diseases and poisonings as occupational diseases when they affect workers in listed trades or industries and arise from work in covered undertakings. Formal ratifications of the Convention must be communicated to the Director-General of the International Labour Office for registration. The Convention starts to apply once two Members’ ratifications are registered by the Director-General, and later for any Member when its ratification is registered. The Director-General must notify all ILO Members when two Members’ ratifications have been registered, and also notify them of later ratifications.

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Ratifying ILO members must provide compensation for occupational diseases, including for dependants after death, and the compensation rate must not be lower than the national industrial-accident rate.

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Article 3

Formal ratifications of the Convention must be communicated to the Director-General of the International Labour Office for registration.

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Article 6

Ratifying Members must put Articles 1 and 2 into effect by 1 January 1927 and take whatever action is necessary to make them effective, subject to Article 4.

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Article 8

A ratifying Member may denounce the Convention after five years, by notifying the Director-General of the International Labour Office; the denunciation takes effect one year after registration.

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Article 10

The French and English texts of the Convention are equally authentic.

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§ 1Article 1Provision

Ratifying ILO members must provide compensation for occupational diseases, including for dependants after death, and the compensation rate must not be lower than the national industrial-accident rate.

Ingingo ya mbere Article 1 Article 1 Buri gihugu 1. kigize Umuryango Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo cyemeza burundu aya Masezerano cyiyemeza guteganya ko indishyi cyiyemeza guteganya ko indishyi zihabwa abakozi batagishoboye gukora akazi biturutse ku ndwara zikomoka ku kazi, cyangwa, mu gihe cy'urupfu rukomotse kuri izo ndwara, uburenganzira, babifitiye hakurikijwe amahame rusange y'amategeko y'igihugu z’impanuka arebana n'indishyi zikomoka ku kazi. ku 1. Each Member of the International Labour Organisation which ratifies this Convention undertakes to provide that compensation shall be payable to workmen incapacitated by occupational diseases, or, in case of death from such diseases, to their dependants, in accordance with the general principles of legislation relating to compensation for industrial accidents. the national 1. Tout Membre de l'Organisation internationale du Travail qui ratifie la présente convention s'engage à prévoir que des indemnités seront versées aux travailleurs frappés d'incapacité par des maladies professionnelles ou, en cas de décès par suite de ces maladies, à leurs ayants droit, conformément aux principes généraux de la législation nationale relatives à l'indemnisation des accidents du travail. 2. Ijanisha ry'izo ndishyi ntirijya munsi y'iriteganyijwe n'amategeko y'igihugu yerekeye impanuka zikomoka ku kazi. Haseguriwe iyi ngingo, mu kugena mu mategeko yacyo cyangwa mu mabwiriza ibisabwa bireba uko indishyi ku ndwara zavuzwe haruguru zishyurwa no mu gukurikiza amategeko yacyo kuri izo ndwara areba indishyi z'impanuka zikomoka ku kazi, buri gihugu kigize Umuryango gishobora kwemeza impinduka n'uguhuza n’uko ibintu bimeze kibona ko bikwiye. 2. The rates of such compensation shall be not less than those prescribed by the national legislation for injury resulting from industrial accidents. Subject to this provision, each Member, in determining in its national the conditions under which compensation for the said diseases shall be payable, and in applying to the said diseases its legislation in regard to compensation for industrial accidents, may make such modifications and adaptations as it thinks expedient. regulations law or les dommages 2. Les taux de cette indemnisation ne seront pas inférieurs à ceux prescrits par la législation nationale pour résultant d'accidents du travail. Sous réserve de cette disposition, chaque Membre, en déterminant dans sa législation ou ses réglementations nationales lesquelles les conditions dans l'indemnisation desdites maladies sera due, et en appliquant auxdites maladies sa législation en matière d'indemnisation des accidents du travail, pourra apporter de telles modifications et les adaptations qu'il juge opportunes.
§ 2Article 2Provision

A ratifying ILO Member must treat certain substance-related diseases and poisonings as occupational diseases when they affect workers in listed trades or industries and arise from work in covered undertakings.

Ingingo ya 2 Article 2 Article 2 3 Buri gihugu kigize Umuryango Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo cyemeza burundu aya Masezerano kiyemeza gufata nk'indwara zikomoka ku kazi izo ndwara n'ihumanya biterwa n'imiti iteganyijwe mu mbonerahamwe iri ku mugereka, iyo izo ndwara cyangwa iryo humanya bigize ingaruka ku bakozi bakora ubucuruzi cyangwa inganda biteganyijwe mu mbonerahamwe yavuzwe kandi bikomoka ku kazi k'ikigo cy'ubucuruzi kirebwa n'amategeko y'igihugu. ratifies Each Member of the International Labour this which Organisation Convention undertakes to consider as occupational diseases those diseases and poisonings produced by the substances set forth in the Schedule appended hereto, when such diseases or such poisonings affect workers engaged in the trades or industries placed opposite in the said Schedule, and result from occupation in an undertaking covered by the said national legislation. à considérer Tout Membre de l'Organisation internationale du la présente convention Travail qui ratifie s'engage comme maladies professionnelles les maladies et intoxications produites par les substances figurant à l'annexe ces ci-jointe, intoxications affectent les travailleurs occupés dans les métiers ou les industries placés en face de ladite annexe, et résultent de l'occupation dans législation une entreprise régie par nationale. ces maladies ou lorsque ladite Imbonerahamwe Table Tableau Imbonerahamwe Urutonde rw'indwara n'imiti ihumanya Ihumana riterwa n'ikinyabutabire cya Plomb, ibijyanye na cyo n'ingaruka zitaziguye z'iryo humana Urutonde rw'inganda n'imirimo bijyanye Gutunganya irimo ikinyabutabire cya Plomb, harimo imyotsi yacyo mu nganda zikoresha ikinyabutabire cya zinc. imyunyungugu Uruvange rwa zinc ishaje na plomb. Ikorwa ry'ibikoresho bikorwa muri plomb yashongeshejwe cyangwa ibivangwa muri plomb. Umurimo wo mu nganda zitunganya amashusho. Ikorwa ry'ibigize plomb. 4 Ihumana riterwa na merikire, uruhurirane rwayo n'ibiyigize n'ingaruka zitaziguye z'ihumanya ryabyo. Ihumanya riterwa n'uburenge. Gukora no gusana imashini zibika ingufu. Gutunganya no gukoresha ibinyabutabire bya émail birimo plomb. Gusiga hakoreshejwe limaille na masitiki ikorwa muri plomb. Imirimo yo gusiga irangi irimo gutegura cyangwa ibikoresho byo gusiga, masitiki cyangwa irangi riba muri plomb. Gutunganya ibigize merikire. Gukora ibigize merikire. Gukora ibikoresho bipima ingero n'ibyo muri laboratwari. Gutegura ibikoresho by'ibanze mu gukora ingofero. Gutunganya zahabu ku muriro. Gukoresha ipombo zikoze muri merikire hagamijwe gukora amatara. Gukora imitego mu kinyabutabire kigize merikire. Abakozi bahuye n'inyamaswa zahumanyijwe n'uburenge. 5 Table List of diseases and toxic substances Poisoning by lead, its alloys or compounds and their sequelae. Gutunganya by'inyamaswa ibisigazwa cyangwa ibice by'ibyo bisigazwa birimo impu, ibinono n'amahembe. Gupakira, gupakurura cyangwa ubwikorezi bw'ibicuruzwa. List of corresponding processes Handling of ore containing lead, including fine shot in zinc factories. industries and Casting of old zinc and lead in ingots. Manufacture of articles made of cast lead or of lead alloys. Employment in the polygraphic industries. Manufacture of lead compounds. Manufacture accumulators. and repair of electric Preparation and use of enamels containing lead. Polishing by means of lead files or putty powder with a lead content. All painting operations the preparation and manipulation of coating involving 6 Poisoning by mercury, its amalgams and compounds and their sequelae. Anthrax infection. substances, cements or colouring substances containing lead pigments. Handling of mercury ore. Manufacture of mercury compounds. Manufacture of measuring and laboratory apparatus. Preparation of raw material for the hat making industry. Hot gilding. Use of mercury pumps in the manufacture of incandescent lamps. fulminate of mercury Manufacture of primers. Work in connection with animals infected with anthrax. Handling of animal’s carcasses or parts of such carcasses including hides, hoofs and horns. Loading and unloading or transport of merchandise. Tableau Liste des maladies et des substances toxiques Liste des correspondantes industries ou professions 7 Intoxication par le plomb, ses alliages ou ses composés, avec les conséquences directes de cette intoxication. Traitement des minerais contenant du plomb, y compris les cendres plombeuses d'usines à zinc. Fusion du vieux zinc et du plomb en saumon. Fabrication d'objets en plomb fondu ou en alliages plombifères. Industries polygraphiques. Fabrication des composés de plomb. Fabrication et réparation des accumulateurs. Préparation et emploi des émaux contenant du plomb. Polissage au moyen de limaille de plomb ou de potée plombifère. Intoxication par le mercure, ses amalgames et ses composés, avec les conséquences directes de cette intoxication de peinture comportant Travaux la préparation ou la manipulation d'enduits, de mastics ou de teintes contenant des pigments de plomb. Traitement des minerais de mercure. Fabrication des composés de mercure. Fabrication des appareils de mesure ou de laboratoire. Préparation des matières premières pour la chapellerie. 8 Infection charbonneuse. Dorure au feu. Emploi des pompes à mercure pour la fabrication des lampes à incandescence. Fabrication des amorces au fulminate de mercure. Ouvriers en contact avec des animaux charbonneux. Manipulation de débris d'animaux. Chargement, déchargement ou transport de marchandises.
§ 3Article 3Provision

Formal ratifications of the Convention must be communicated to the Director-General of the International Labour Office for registration.

Ingingo ya 3 Article 3 Article 3 Iyemezwa burundu ry’aya Masezerano ibisabwa mpuzamahanga, hakurikijwe biteganyijwe n’Amasezerano mpuzamahanga ashyiraho Umuryango ku Murimo, Mpuzamahanga wita zimenyeshwa Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ibiro Mpuzamahanga by’Umurimo kugira ngo aryandike. of formal ratifications The this Convention, under the conditions set forth in the Constitution of the International Labour be communicated to the Director-General of the for International Labour Office registration. Organisation, shall Constitution Les ratifications formelles de la présente convention, dans les conditions fixées par l'Organisation la internationale seront communiquées au Directeur général du Bureau international du Travail pour enregistrement. Travail, du de
§ 4Article 4Provision

The Convention starts to apply once two Members’ ratifications are registered by the Director-General, and later for any Member when its ratification is registered.

Ingingo ya 4 Article 4 Article 4 1. Aya Masezerano atangira gukurikizwa ku itariki Umuyobozi Mukuru yakiriyeho inyandiko ziyemeza burundu z'ibihugu 1. This Convention shall come into force at the date on which the ratifications of two the International Labour Members of 1. La présente convention entrera en vigueur dès que les ratifications de deux Membres de l'Organisation internationale 9 bibiri bigize Umuryango Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo. 2. Aha inshingano ibyo bihugu gusa iyemezwa burundu ryabyo ryanditswe mu Biro Mpuzamahanga by’Umurimo. Organisation have been registered by the Director-General. 2. It shall be binding only upon those Members whose ratifications have been registered with the International Labour Office. du Travail auront été enregistrées par le Directeur général. 2. Elle ne liera que les Membres dont la ratification aura été enregistrée au Bureau international du Travail. 3. Nyuma yaho, aya Masezerano atangira gukurikizwa ku gihugu icyo ari cyo cyose kigize Umuryango ku itariki inyandiko yacyo iyemeza burundu yanditswe mu Biro Mpuzamahanga by’Umurimo. 3. Thereafter, the Convention shall come into force for any Member at the date on which its ratification has been registered with the International Labour Office. 3. Par la suite, cette convention entrera en vigueur pour chaque Membre à la date où sa ratification aura été enregistrée au Bureau international du Travail.
§ 5Article 5Provision

The Director-General must notify all ILO Members when two Members’ ratifications have been registered, and also notify them of later ratifications.

Ingingo ya 5 Article 5 Article 5 Mukuru Kwemeza burundu gukozwe n’ibihugu bibiri bigize Umuryango Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo kukimara kwandikwa n’Ibiro Mpuzamahanga by’Umurimo, w'Ibiro Umuyobozi by’Umurimo, Mpuzamahanga abimenyesha bigize ibihugu Umuryango Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo. kandi iby'iyandikwa ryo kuyemeza burundu amenyeshwa nyuma n’ibindi bihugu bigize Umuryango Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo. Abimenyesha byose two the ratifications of As soon as Members of the International Labour Organisation have been registered with the International Labour Office, the Director- General of the International Labour Office shall so notify all the Members of the International Labour Organisation. He the shall registration of ratifications which may be communicated subsequently by other Members of the Organisation. likewise notify them of Dès que les ratifications de deux Membres de l'Organisation internationale du Travail auront été enregistrées auprès du Bureau international du Travail, le Directeur général du Bureau international du Travail en les Membres de l'Organisation internationale du Travail. Il leur notifiera également l'enregistrement des être ratifications qui pourront communiquées ultérieurement par d'autres Membres de l'Organisation. avisera tous
§ 6Article 6Provision

Ratifying Members must put Articles 1 and 2 into effect by 1 January 1927 and take whatever action is necessary to make them effective, subject to Article 4.

Ingingo ya 6 Article 6 Article 6 10 Haseguriwe ibiteganyijwe mu ngingo ya 4, buri gihugu kigize Umuryango cyemeza burundu cyemera aya Masezerano kubahiriza ibiteganyijwe mu ngingo ya 1 n'iya 2 bitarenze ku wa 1 Mutarama 1927 no gufata ingamba zaba ngombwa kugira ngo ibiteganyijwe byubahirizwe. Subject to the provisions of Article 4, each Member which ratifies this Convention agrees to bring the provisions of Articles 1 and 2 into operation not later than 1 January 1927 and to take such action as may be necessary to make these provisions effective. Sous réserve des dispositions de l'article 4, la présente tout Membre qui ratifie convention s'engage à appliquer les dispositions des articles 1 et 2 au plus tard le 1er janvier 1927 et à prendre telles mesures qui seront nécessaires pour rendre effectives ces dispositions.
§ 7Article 7Provision

A ratifying ILO Member must apply this Convention to its colonies, possessions, and protectorates.

Ingingo ya 7 Article 7 Article 7 kigize gihugu Umuryango Buri Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo cyemeza burundu aya Masezerano cyiyemeza kuyubahiriza mu bihugu cyakoronije, cyaragijwe cyangwa cyigaruriye hakurikijwe ibiteganyijwe mu ngingo ya 35 mpuzamahanga ashyiraho Umuryango Mpuzamahanga wita ku Murimo. y'Amasezerano ratifies Each Member of the International Labour Organisation this which Convention engages to apply it to its colonies, possessions and protectorates, in accordance with the provisions of Article 35 of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation. de l'Organisation Tout Membre internationale du Travail qui ratifie la présente convention s'engage à l'appliquer à ses colonies, possessions et protectorats, conformément aux dispositions de l'article 35 de la Constitution de l'Organisation internationale du Travail.
§ 8Article 8Provision

A ratifying Member may denounce the Convention after five years, by notifying the Director-General of the International Labour Office; the denunciation takes effect one year after registration.

Ingingo ya 8 Article 8 Article 8 cyemeje Igihugu kigize Umuryango burundu aya Masezerano gishobora kuyivanamo iyo hashize imyaka itanu ibarwa uhereye ku itariki Amasezerano yatangiye gukurikizwa bwa mbere binyuze mu nyandiko imenyeshwa Umuyobozi Mpuzamahanga Mukuru by'Umurimo kugira ngo byandikwe. Uko kuyivanamo ntibigira agaciro kugeza w'Ibiro ratified A Member which has this Convention may denounce it after the expiration of five years from the date on which the Convention first comes into force, by an act communicated to the the Director-General of International registration. Such for Labour Office denunciation shall not take effect until one Tout Membre ayant ratifié la présente convention peut la dénoncer, à l'expiration d'une période de cinq années après la date de la mise en vigueur initiale de la convention, par un acte communiqué au Directeur général du Bureau international lui enregistré. La du Travail et par dénonciation ne prendra effet qu'une année 11 hashize umwaka umwe uhereye ku itariki kwandikishijwe mu Biro Mpuzamahanga by’Umurimo. year after the date on which it is registered with the International Labour Office. après avoir été enregistrée au Bureau international du Travail.
§ 9Article 9Provision

The Governing Body of the International Labour Office must, when it considers necessary, report to the General Conference on how the Convention is working and whether it should be revised in whole or in part.

Ingingo ya 9 Article 9 Article 9 Igihe icyo ari cyo cyose iyo ibonye ko ari ngombwa, Inama y'ubutegetsi y'Ibiro Mpuzamahanga by’Umurimo igaragariza Inteko rusange raporo ku ikurikizwa ry'aya Masezerano kandi igasuzuma icyifuzo cyo gushyira ku murongo w’ibyigirwa mu Nama ikibazo kijyanye no kuyasubiramo yose uko yakabaye cyangwa igice cyayo. At such times as it may consider necessary the Governing Body of the International Labour Office shall present to the General Conference a report on the working of this Convention and the desirability of placing on the agenda of the Conference the question of its revision in whole or in part. shall examine Chaque fois qu'il le jugera nécessaire, le Conseil d'administration du Bureau international du Travail présente à la rapport sur Conférence générale un l'application de la présente convention et examine s'il y a lieu d'inscrire à l'ordre du jour de la Conférence la question de sa révision totale ou partielle.
§ 10Article 10Provision

The French and English texts of the Convention are equally authentic.

Ingingo ya 10 Article 10 Article 10 Inyandiko z'aya Masezerano ziri mu ndimi z'Igifaransa n'Icyongereza zombi zinganya agaciro. The French and English texts of this Convention shall both be authentic Les textes français et anglais de la présente convention font également foi. 12
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