Law No.46 of 28 May 1980 on equipment, health conditions and safety in workplaces Jurisdiction Iceland Year 1980 Published in Icelandic Original/other title [Icelandic] Lög um ađbúnađ, hollustuhćtti og öryggi á vinnustöđum Serial title Stjórnartíðindi Source 9 June 1980, No.12, Part A, p.222-241. Descriptors [Primary] Iceland, occupational safety and health [Secondary] dangerous equipment, dangerous substances, labour inspection, law, medical supervision, permits-to-work, premises and workplaces, responsibilities, young persons Subject category Chemical safety Abstract This law (effective 1 Jan. 1981) repeals Law No.23 of 1 Feb. 1952 on safety measures in workplaces. Chapters deal with: background and scope; occupational safety and health provisions concerning both employers and workers; safety committees; general obligations (employers, supervisors, workers, suppliers, etc.); working methods; premises and workplaces; machinery and equipment; dangerous substances and products; holidays; employment of children and young persons; health protection and medical examinations; state labour inspectorate; permits-to-work; penalties. CIS No. 83-1189 Database ID 39894