Application of the Working Environment Act to one-man undertakings in the building construction sector Jurisdiction Norway Year 1986 Published in Norwegian Original/other title [Norwegian] Arbeidsmiljřlovens anvendelse for arbeid i enmannsbedrifter innen bygge- og anleggsvirksomhet Source Postboks 8103 Dep., 0032 Oslo 1, Norway, June 1986. 7p. Serial number Bestillingsnr. 466 Descriptors [Primary] Norway, building industry, occupational hygiene, occupational safety, work in isolation [Secondary] comment on directive, construction work, directive, glazing, painting, paper hanging, roofing, trenching and excavating Subject category Industries and occupations Abstract These regulations (effective 10 Jan. 1986) apply to self-employed craftsmen such as bricklayers, plumbers, roofers, electricians, painters, paperhangers, glaziers, etc. Contents: requirements to be met by the working environment (prevention of the spread of dust, smoke and harmful gases; radiation and noise control; prevention of falls; fire and explosion safety); equipment safety; precautions for the use of toxic or harmful substances; personal protection; responsibilities of manufacturers and suppliers; compulsory notification by the physician; hours of work; labour inspection; penalties. Detailed commentaries are appended. CIS No. 87-21 Database ID 47520