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Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No. 5/1999/TT-BYT guiding the declaration, registration and issue of certificates of eligibility for use of substances subject to strict labour sanitation requirements. -

Adoption: 1999-03-27 | Date of entry into force: 1999-04-12 | VNM-1999-M-53872

Governs the declaration of and permission to use dangerous or toxic substances. The Appendix lists substances which must be registered.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No. 72/1998/ND-CP ensuring safety for fishermen and fishery means on the sea.

Adoption: 1998-09-15 | Date of entry into force: 1998-09-30 | VNM-1998-R-51512

Requires employers to register crew on fishing boats and to provide them with insurance, rescue and safety equipment, and relevant training. Sets forth the specific responsibilities of a fishing vessel captain in the case of a storm. Crew members must be 18 years of age or older (s. 8). Chapter III provides for the state management of fishery activities.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Joint Circular No 08/1998/TTLT-BYT-BLDTBXH providing guidance on the implementation of the provisions on occupational diseases. -

Adoption: 1998-04-20 | VNM-1998-M-84470

The employers of the undertakings holding occupational diseases and disease breeding factors shall collaborate with the local or industrial units of occupational health to provide examination of occupational diseases for workers. The procedure of examination shall comply with the Regulation issued by the Ministry of Health for each disease.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No. 10-1998-TT-BLDTBXH providing guidelines for implementation of regulations on personal protective equipment. -

Adoption: 1998-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-19 | VNM-1998-M-51193

Specifies the types of protective equipment to be provided for particular work environments. Employers shall be responsible for maintaining equipment and replacing it if it is damaged.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Directive No. 13/1998/CT-TTg enhancing the direction and organization of the implementation of labour protection in new situations.

Adoption: 1998-03-26 | VNM-1998-M-49716

Directs government ministries, local governments, and mass media agencies to intensify efforts to improve worker safety and health. Inter alia, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs shall promulgate norms and guidelines regarding occupational safety and inspection; the Ministry of Health shall formulate hygiene standards, and the Ministry of Interior shall organize the implementation of measures for fire prevention and fire fighting. Enterprises shall appoint officials in charge of occupational safety and shall coordinate with trade unions in educating and training workers in safety matters.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No.03 date 26/03/1998 BLDTBXH-BYT-TLDLDVN giving the guidance for report and investigation on occupational accidents. -

Adoption: 1998-03-26 | VNM-1998-M-75883

Sets out procedures for the investigation into and reporting of occupational accidents.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No.20/1997/TT-BLDTBXH of 17 December 1997 of MOLISA instructing the annual awards on occupational safety and health activities. -

Adoption: 1997-12-17 | VNM-1997-M-75900

Provides for incentives to individuals and organisations, which have achieved good results in the implementation and administration of occupational safety and health activities according to the Labour Code.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Directive No. 39-TTg of the Prime Minister on ensuring safety for fishermen and fishing facilities on the sea.

Adoption: 1997-01-18 | VNM-1997-M-50730

Directs government ministries (including Ministry of Aquatic Products, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Planning and Investment) to review safety policies for fishermen.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No. 23-LDTBXH-TT providing guidelines for implementation of regime for periodical statistics and reports on work-related accidents. -

Adoption: 1996-11-18 | VNM-1996-M-49381

Defines which types of injuries shall be reported.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No. 22-TT-LDTBXH providing guidelines for declaration, registration and application for use of machinery, equipment, materials and substances subject to strict occupational safety requirements. -

Adoption: 1996-11-08 | VNM-1996-M-49380

Governs declaration and registration of specified machinery and substances at the workplace. Schedules set forth which types of machinery and objects are to be registered.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No. 13/BYT-TT of the MOH giving instructions for the administration of occupational health, employee's health and occupational diseases. -

Adoption: 1996-10-24 | VNM-1994-M-75885

I - Subjects and scope of application
II - Administration of occupational health
III - Administration of employee's health and occupational diseases
IV - Reporting
V - Implementation

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision No.1407/QD-LDTBXH dated 08/11/1996 of the Minister of MOLISA on the printing, publication and management of operating licenses for machinery, equipment, materials and substances having strict occupational safety requirements. -

Adoption: 1996-08-11 | VNM-1996-M-75901

Provides for the managments of operating licences for machinery, equipment, materials and substances having strict occupational safety requirements including pressure equipment, lift equipment, elevators and escalators.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Decree No. 50 L/CTN of 3 July 1996 promulgating the Law of 25 June 1996 on safety and control of ionizing radiation.

Adoption: 1996-07-03 | Date of entry into force: 1997-01-01 | VNM-1996-L-46605

Defines types of work involving ionizing radiation which fall under the Act, responsibilities of personnel, registration and authorization of such work, and inspections concerning safety and control of radiation.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 47 CP of 12 April 1996 on the regulation of arms, explosives and accessory equipment.

Adoption: 1996-04-12 | Date of entry into force: 1996-08-12 | VNM-1996-R-46606

Provides sercurity regulations concerning the use and transport of explosives.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No.08/LDTBXH-TT date 11 April 1995 providing guidance for training for occupational safety and health. -

Adoption: 1995-04-11 | VNM-1995-M-75888

Sets out the training necessary for workers and employers with respect to occupational safety and health in the enterprise.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No. 06-CP of 20 January 1995 to regulate in detail the provisions of various sections of the Labour Code on occupational safety and health. -

Adoption: 1995-01-20 | VNM-1995-R-43894

Sets out the contents of studies required in certain cases concerning occupational safety and health measures. Establishes the obligatory nature of the criteria in this area, particularly for workplaces and hazardous work, including a regular medical examination, training and instruction and compensation for workers affected. Regulates the responsibilities of the employer in the event of occupational accidents and sickness (Chapter III), the rights and obligations of the employer and worker (Chpater IV) and the responsibilities of the public authorities (Chpater V) and the trade union organisations (Chapter VI), in particular with regard to the supervision of the application of provisions in this area. Available in Foreign Investment Laws of Vietnam (regularly updated).

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No. 175 - CP of 18 October 1994 to guide the application of the Act on the protection of the work environment.

Adoption: 1994-10-18 | VNM-1994-R-43890

Provides in particular for certificates of conformity with environmental standards for production and commercial establishments, the criteria to be respected regarding air, noise, ionising radiation, transport and storage of dangerous or radioactive substances, importation of equipment, emissions and noise of transport vehicles, and export and import of contagious or harmful refuse. For certain activities establishes a tax for the protection of the environment and specialised inspection.

Viet Nam - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law on Environmental Protection, 1993. -

Adoption: 1993-12-27 | VNM-1993-L-66882

Deals with various aspects of environment protection policy. Divided into 7 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-9) contains general provisions. Part 2 (s. 10-29) provides for prevention and combat against environmental degradation, environmental pollution and environmental incidents. Part 3 (s. 30-36) makes provision for remedy of environmental degradation, environmental pollution and environmental incidents. Part 4 (s. 37-44) deals with state management of environmental protection Part 5 (s. 45-48) governs international relations with respect to environmental protection. Part 6 (s. 49 and 52) sets forth rewards and deals with breaches. Part 7 (s. 53-55) contains implementation provisions.

Yemen - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prime Ministerial Order No. 277, 2004 on the Organization of the Regulations Governing the Work of Water Well Excavators and its Movement in the Republic.

Adoption: 2004-10-25 | Date of entry into force: 2004-10-25 | YEM-2004-R-76330

Title One: Title, definitions and objectives
Title Two: Conditions and procedures for practicing the profession of drilling wells and prospecting for groundwater
Title three: Conditions and procedures for drilling permits
Title Four: Function of the excavators and their movement from one region to another
Title Five: Penalties
Title Six: General and final provisions

Yemen - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Order of the Council of Ministers (No. 13 of 1998) concerning the composition of the Committee for Occupational Health and Safety.

Adoption: 1998 | Date of entry into force: 1998-02-18 | YEM-1998-M-57366

Provides for the establishment of the Committee of Occupational Health and Hygiene, its composition and its functions.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015 [No. 11 of 2015]. -

Adoption: 2015-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 2015-06-30 | ZMB-2015-L-101344

An Act to revise the law relating to the exploration for, mining and processing of, minerals; provide for safety, health and environmental protection in mining operations; provide for the establishment of the Mining Appeals Tribunal; repeal and replace the Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2008; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005 [Statutory Instrument No. 58 of 2014]. -

Adoption: 2014-10-31 | ZMB-2014-R-98133

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Ionising Radiation Protection (Amendment) Act, 2011 [No. 19 of 2011]. -

Adoption: 2011-04-15 | ZMB-2011-L-94967

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2010 [No. 36 of 2010]. -

Adoption: 2010-11-14 | ZMB-2010-L-94968

An Act to establish the Occupational Health and Safety Institute and provide for its functions; provide for the establishment of health and safety committees at workplaces and for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work; provide for the duties of manufacturers, importers and suppliers of articles, devices, items and substances for use at work; provide for the protection of persons, other than persons at work, against risks to health or safety arising from, or in connection with, the activities of persons at work; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005 [No. 16 of 2005]. -

Adoption: 2005-09-28 | ZMB-2005-L-86273

An Act to establish the Radiation Protection Authority and to define its functions and powers; to provide for the protection of the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing ionising radiation; to repeal and replace the Ionising Radiation Act, 1972; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations (S.I. No. 29 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997 | ZMB-1997-R-107841

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Plant Inspection and Examination Fees) Regulations (S. I. No. 61 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1994 | ZMB-1994-R-65339

Made under the Factories Act. Provides for inspection of steam boiler, steam receiver and air receiver as well as fees payable. Revokes the Factories (Plant Inspection and Examination Fees) Regulations 1995.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ionizing Radiation (Fees) Regulations (No. 86 of 1992). -

Adoption: 1992 | ZMB-1992-R-66453

Divided into 9 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-3) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 4-12) sets forth limits to exposure to radiation. Part 3 (s. 13-15) provides for structural requirements and inspections of buildings. Part 4 (s. 16-18) deals with licensing; Part 5 (s. 19-24) with transport and storage of radioactive materials. Part 6 (s. 25-26) regulates activities of radiation safety officers. Part 7 (s. 27-28) deals with radioactive releases to the environment; Part 8 (s. 29) with exposure from consumer products. Part (s. 30-34) regulates cessation and suspension of operation, and decommissioning and abandonment of installation.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Benzene) Regulations (S. I. 179 of 1978), as amended up to S. I. No. 158 of 1993. -

Adoption: 1978 | ZMB-1978-R-65346

Provides for pre-employment and periodical free of charge medical examinations. Prohibits employment of pregnant and nursing women in work processes involving exposure to benzene or products containing benzene. The same prohibition applies to persons under 18, except where they are undergoing education or training and are under adequate and medical supervision.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Explosives Act (No. 10 of 1974) (Cap. 115). -

Adoption: 1974-05-07 | ZMB-1974-L-107842

An Act to make provision for regulating control over the manufacture, use, possession, storage, importation, exportation, transportation and destruction of explosives; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives Regulations (SI 71 of 1974). -

Adoption: 1974 | ZMB-1974-R-107968

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Appeals to the Board) Rules (S. I. No. 382 of 1968). -

Adoption: 1968 | ZMB-1968-R-65342

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Construction (Safety and Health) Regulations 1967 (S.I. No. 420).

Adoption: 1967-12-06 | ZMB-1967-M-18834

Repeal the Building and Engineering Construction Regulations and the Building and Engineering Construction (Lifting Machinery) Regulations.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Prescribed Particulars and Forms) Regulations (S. I. 154 of 167) as amended by S. I. No. 92 of 1994. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65340

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Construction (Safety and Health) Regulations (S. I. No. 420 of 1967) as amended up to S. I. No. 90 of 1974. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65343

Part I: Preliminary (interpretation, exemption). Part II: Scaffolds and Means of Access. Part III: Working Platforms, Working Places, Gangways, etc. Part IV: Lifting Machinery. Part V: Hoists. Part VI: Lifting Tackle and Plant. Part VII: Excavations, Shafts and Tunnels. Part VIII: Demolition. Part IX: Transport. Part X: Health . Part XI : Miscellaneous (temporary structures, prevention of drowning, guarding of machinery, electricity, duties of contractors and employers, duties of workers, etc.). 2 Schedules.

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Electricity) Regulations (S. I. No. 254 of 1967), as amended up to S. I. No. 91 of 1974. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65344

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Woodworking Machinery Regulations (S. I. No. 253 of 1967), as amended up to S. I. 94 of 1974. -

Adoption: 1967 | ZMB-1967-R-65345

Zambia - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories Act [No. 2 of 1966] (Cap. 441). -

Adoption: 1966 | ZMB-1966-L-65341

Part I: Preliminary (definitions and interpretation). Part II: Administration (appointment and powers of inspectors, duty to assist them, etc.). Part III: Registration of Factories. Part IV: Appeals. Part V: Health: General Provisions (cleanliness, overcrowding, ventilation, lighting, sanitary conveniences, medical supervision). Part VI: Safety: General Provisions (prime movers, transmission and other machinery, fencing, dangerous substances, safety training, prevention of explosion and fire, safety arrangements, etc.). Part VII: Safety: Lifting Machinery. Part VIII: Safety: Steam Boilers, etc. Part IX: Welfare: General Provisions (drinking water, washing facilities, change rooms, first aid, etc.). Part X: Health, Safety and Welfare: Special Provisions (prevention of inhalation of dust or fumes, protective equipment, powers of inspectors, etc.). Part XI: Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Dangerous Occurences and Industrial Diseases. Part XII: Special Applications and Extensions (tenement factories, building operations, mines, etc.). Part XIII: Miscellaneous (periodical return of persons employed, registers and records, prohibition of deductions from wages). Part IV: Offences, Penalties and Legal Proceedings. Part XV: General (penalties and regulations). Schedule I: Dangerous Occurences. Schedule II: Industrial Diseases.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Public Health (Standards for Personal Protective Apparel, Materials and Equipment) Regulations, 2020 (SI No. 92 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-04-19 | ZWE-2020-L-110093

The Regulations list the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect against COVID-19. It prohibits the sale, etc., of non-standard personal protective apparel, materials and equipment. The Schedule contains the list of PPE approved by the Government which come under this regulation.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Health (Control of Tobacco) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. 264 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-10 | ZWE-2002-R-97684

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27] (No. 13/2002). -

Adoption: 2002 | ZWE-2002-L-72825

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General principles of environmental management and functions of Minister
Part III - National Environment Council
Part IV - Environmental Management Agency
Part V - Environment Management Board
Part VI - Staff of agency
Part VII - Financial provisions relating to agency
Part VIII - Environment Fund
Part IX - Environmental Quality Standards
Part X - Environmental Plans
Part XI - Environmental Impact Assessments, Audit and Monitoring of Projects
Part XII - Conservantion and Improvement of Environment
Part XIII - Control of Invasive Alien Species
PArt IV - Appeals
Part XV - International Obligations and Commitments
Part XVI - General

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Radio-active Substances: General) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 294 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-11-17 | ZWE-2000-R-57929

Makes provision for possession, storage, use and importation of radio-active substances; issue of licenses, alteration and cancellation of licences; duties of licence holders; as well as offences and penalties.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Waste Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 37 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2000-03-01 | ZWE-2000-R-56816

Provides for waste management plans and targets; regulates waste collection and management enterprises; determines principles governing the collection and management of waste oils, hazardous wastes, and problematic substances or articles; and regulates consignment, delivery and transportation of hazardous wastes and waste oils as well as some related matters.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mining (Management and Safety) (Amendment) Regulations, 1996 (No. 5) (S.I. No. 168 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-09 | ZWE-1996-R-44864

Amends provisions of the Mining (Management and Safety) Regulations, 1990 relating to certficates of competency for mine managers and miners who use explosives.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Designation of Peace Officers) (Amendment) Notice, 1995 (No. 2) (S.I. 344 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995 | ZWE-1995-M-43184

Amends the Schedule of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Designation of Peace Officers) Notice, 1990 by adding new persons who are considered peace officers for the purpose of enforcing laws relating to public health, preparation of food, hazardous chemicals control, and radiation protection.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives (Amendment) Regulations, 1995 (No. 6) (S.I 139 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995 | ZWE-1995-R-72804

Amends section 11 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989 (S.I 72 of 1989).

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives (Amendment) Regulations, 1995 (No. 5) (S.I. 37 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995 | ZWE-1995-R-72805

Repeals section 6 of the Explosives (Amendment Regulations, 1994 (No. 4) published in Statutory Instrument 195 of 1994. Also amends various sections of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives (Amendment) Regulations, 1994 (No. 4) (S.I 195 of 1994).

Adoption: 1994 | ZWE-1994-R-72807

Amends sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 ad 21 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives (Amendment Regulations, 1993 (No. 3) (S.I. 34 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-R-72809

Amends section 5 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives (Amendment Regulations, 1992 (No. 2) (S.I. 110 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992 | ZWE-1992-R-72806

Amends sections 11, 19, 73, 100, 120 ad 121 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.