Regulation on industrial hygiene Jurisdiction Costa Rica Year 1980 Published in Spanish Original/other title [Spanish] Reglamento sobre higiene industrial [Costa Rica] Source In a booklet published by the Consejo de Salud Ocupacional, San José, Costa Rica, 1993, p.3-14. Serial number Decreto No.18209-S Descriptors [Primary] Costa Rica, manufacturing industries, occupational hygiene, workplaces [Secondary] classification, law, licensing of undertakings, neighbourhood protection, noise control, role of labour inspection, welfare facilities Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Regulation dated 22 April 1980 replaces Decree No.3 of 18 May 1945 on the same subject. It applies to all industrial establishments (defined as workplaces where materials are prepared, handled, repaired, transformed or utilized by way of physical, chemical, biological, manual or mechanical means, and including reception and storage areas, bus stations and truck depots). Contents: classification of industrial workplaces as harmless, uncomfortable, unhealthy and dangerous; obligations to reduce or eliminate hazards and offensive agents; environmental and neighbourhood protection; need for authorization for the establishment of industrial workplaces; basic dimensions and welfare and hygiene requirements of workplaces; role, rights and duties of inspectors. Decree No.18209 dated 23 June 1988 introduces further noise control measures into the Regulation. CIS No. 96-4 Database ID 66016