Law on occupational health and safety Jurisdiction Cuba Year 1977 Published in Spanish Original/other title [Spanish] Ley de protección e higiene del trabajo Serial title Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba Source 29 Dec. 1977, Vol.75, No.48, p.749-755. Descriptors [Primary] Cuba, legislation [Secondary] educational institutions, handicapped workers, law, role of labour inspection, role of management, role of workers' organizations, women, young persons Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This law (No.13 of 1977) covers: the principles, planning and financing of occupational health and safety in Cuba; the provision of safety and health facilities in all workplaces newly built or modified; the role of OSH institutions, of educational bodies, of management and of labour unions. Special protection is prescribed for women, for young and handicapped workers. CIS No. 84-1493 Database ID 42379