Decree No.351/79 - Occupational Health and Safety - Regulations introduced by Act No.19,587 and repeal of the Annex of Decree No.4160/73 Jurisdiction Argentina Year 1979 Published in Spanish Original/other title [Spanish] Decreto N°351/79 - Higiene y seguridad en el trabajo - Reglaméntase la Ley N°19.587 y derógase el Anexo aprobado por Decreto N° 4.160/73 Source Internet copy, 1979-2004. 142p. Illus. Online availability [Spanish] http://infoleg.mecon.gov.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/30000-34999/32030/texact.htm Descriptors [Primary] Argentina, occupational safety and health, workplaces [Secondary] TLV list, acoustics, biological threshold limits, chemical hazards, dangerous substances, electricity, fire prevention, fire protection, hand tools, law, lighting, machinery, noise and vibration control, personal protective equipment, plant health services, thermal environment, welfare facilities Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract Detailed regulations concerning OSH, introduced under the authority of Decree No.4160/73 on Occupational Safety and Health (see CIS 76-1489), and repealing the original annexes. The regulations, which have been updated to 2004, are contained in eight annexes: I - General OSH measures; occupational medical and OSH services; basic requirements of workplaces (welfare facilities etc.); minimum hygienic conditions; electrical safety; machinery (incl. lifting equipment) and tools; fire safety; personal protection; selection and training of personnel. II - Work in cold and hot environments. III - Chemical safety (includes a detailed TLV list, with a list of frequent synonyms and an explanation of codes and terms used); biological exposure limits. IV - Lighting standards; use of colour to identify locales and objects. V - Acoustics; protection against noise and vibration. VI - Electrical safety. VII - Fire safety. VIII - Annual statistical reports. These regulations do not normally apply to the construction industry and to agricultural establishments. CIS No. 03-510 Database ID 101745