General Regulation for Labour Protection Jurisdiction Belgium Year 1947 Published in French Original/other title [French] Rčglement général pour la protection du travail [Belgique] Source In: Les Codes Larcier, tome III (Droit social), Maison F. Larcier s.a., 39 Rue des Minimes, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, 1990 ed., p.686-789. Also in: Moniteur belge, 3/4 Apr. 1947 and 3/4 Oct. 1947. Descriptors [Primary] Belgium, occupational safety and health [Secondary] chemical hazards, dangerous work, falls of persons, fire, explosions, first aid, hand tools, handling and storage, health services, law, lighting, major hazards, notification of occupational accidents, safety and health committees, safety devices, temperature control, ventilation, work in isolation Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Regulation was issued in two parts: Titles I-II (11 Feb. 1947) and Titles III-V (27 Sep. 1947). This version includes all modifications till 1.1.1990. Contents, by title: I - Provisions applying to dangerous, unhealthy or uncomfortable workplaces (with lists detailing the types of workplaces concerned, each with an indication of the hazards etc. present; provisions applying to major hazards in industry in Wallonia). II - General OHS measures (machine safety, flying particles, hand tools, prevention of falls, handling and storage, fire and explosion control, work in the presence of dangerous gases, safety measures during rest periods, transport of workers, isolated work, safety policies, ventilation, lighting, temperature, cleanliness, sanitation, work clothing, chemical safety, occupational medical services, medical surveillance, preventive measures, seating, first aid and emergency measures, young workers). III/IV (not reproduced, see CIS 79-1798). V. Final measures (authorised control agencies; safety, health and workplace improvement committees in the workplace; notification of accidents). CIS No. 93-1056 Database ID 60520