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Document ID (ISN)78254
CIS number 02-4
ISSN - Serial title 0333-0753 - Norsk Lovtidend
Year 1998
Convention or series no.
Title Ordinance No.608 of 26 June 1998 concerning the use of work equipment [Norway]
Original title Forskrift om bruk av arbeidsustyr [in Norwegian]
Bibliographic information 13 July 1998, No.11, p.781-794 + modifications.
Internet access http://www.lovdata.no/for/sf/aa/xa-19980626-0608.html [in Norwegian]
Abstract This Ordinance brings Norwegian legislation into conformity with Directive 89/655/EEC (see CIS 90-357), as modified by 95/63/EC (see CIS 96-395). This version of the Ordinance includes the original 1998 version (CIS 99-711), with modifications introduced by Ordinance No.1421 of 14 Dec. 2000 (Norsk Lovtidend, 26 Jan. 2001, p.3237-3239). Contents of the Ordinance: introductory provisions (scope [not valid in Svalbard], definitions, delayed entry into force of certain provisions); general provisions; technical requirements of fixed and mobile work equipment; technical requirements of lifting equipment; special provisions relating to the use of work equipment; safety training; workplace inspection by qualified inspectors.
Descriptors (primary) Norway; plant safety organization; personal protective equipment
Descriptors (secondary) safety devices; inspection; information of personnel; safety and health training; law
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceNorway
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Personal protection