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Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Resolución núm. 577/91-MTSS, por la que se aprueban normas para el uso, manipuleo y disposición del amianto y sus desechos.

Adoption: 1991-07-10 | ARG-1991-R-25166

Aprueba las normas para el uso, manipulación y disposición del amianto y sus desechos. Para elaborar las normas se ha tenido en cuenta, entre otros antecedentes, la Recomendación núm. 172 sobre el asbesto, 1986.

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Disposición núm. 19/91, por la que se aprueban normas técnicas de protectores auditivos y externos.

Adoption: 1991-05-31 | ARG-1991-R-22781

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Resolución núm. 369/91 del Ministerio de Trabajo, por la que se aprueban las normas para uso, manipuleo y disposición segura de difenilos policlorados y sus desechos.

Adoption: 1991-04-24 | ARG-1991-R-22218

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Disposición núm. 4/91, del Director Nacional de Higiene y Seguridad en el Trabajo, por la que se reglamenta el punto 1 del Anexo I de la Disposición núm. 7/90 en lo que hace a normas técnicas.

Adoption: 1991-01-25 | ARG-1991-M-21692

Se dictan normas técnicas en relación con "cascos de seguridad para uso industrial", "protectores auditivos: método subjetivo para la medición de la atenuación sonora", "protectores oculares: antiparras y anteojos con lentes incoloros para uso industrial", "guantes de elastomeros para protección eléctrica".

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Disposición núm. 3/91, del Director Nacional de Higiene y Seguridad del Trabajo, por la que se reglamenta la disposición núm. 7/90 en lo referente al procedimiento de homologación.

Adoption: 1991-01-10 | ARG-1991-M-21693

Se establecen los formularios relacionados con la disposición núm. 7/90.

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Disposición núm. 33/90, del Director Nacional de Higiene y Seguridad en el Trabajo, por la que se modifican los artículos 3 y 4 de la Disposición DNHST núm. 31/89 [relativa a las sustancias y agentes cancerígenos], y se actualizan los anexos I y II de la citada disposición.

Adoption: 1990-12-20 | ARG-1990-M-21685

El artículo 3, en su tenor modificado, dispone que las empresas que produzcan, importen utilicen u obtengan en procesos intermedios, las sustancias o agentes que se enumeran en el anexo I deberán inscribirse en un registro. El anexo II establece la información detallada que se requiere para inscribirse en el "registro de sustancias y agentes cancerígenos". El listado del anexo I se ha confeccionado en base a investigaciones o informaciones producidas por la IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) y la OIT.

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Disposición núm. 31/89-DNHST, del Director Nacional de Higiene y Seguridad en el Trabajo, por la que se crea el registro de sustancias y agentes cancerígenos.

Adoption: 1989-09-07 | ARG-1989-M-26603

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto núm. 1101 por el que se crea la Comisión nacional asesora para la integración de personas discapacitadas.

Adoption: 1987-07-10 | ARG-1987-R-4747

Son funciones de la Comisión nacional, en particular, realizar estudios para la elaboración de un plan nacional de asistencia y apoyo a personas discapacitadas, proponer la realización de programas nacionales que contemplen las áreas de prevención, promoción, asistencia, protección y rehabilitación de las personas discapacitadas y promover la relación intersindical a efectos de coordinar acciones y programas.

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto 1016 por el que se añade un apartado al decreto de 11 marzo 1930 [SL 1930-Arg. 1A] en lo que se refiere a insalubridad por presión sonora [determina los lugares insalubres a los que se aplica la jornada de seis horas diarias o 36 semanales].

Adoption: 1974-10-03 | ARG-1974-R-14736

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Ley núm. 18609 por la que se prohibe la cerusa, el sulfato de plomo y el arsénico en la pintura para interior de edificios

Adoption: 1970 | ARG-1970-L-35036

Argentina - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Ley núm. 11127, por la que se prohibe la fabricación, la importación y la venta de cerillas que contengan fósforo blanco o amarillo

Adoption: 1921-06-08 | ARG-1921-L-35035

Armenia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Law No. HO-15-N of 21 December 2017 "On Public Letters". -

Adoption: 2017-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2018-01-27 | ARM-2017-L-106941

Introduces the concept of a public letter and its types, the procedure of presenting public letters, also establishes the rights of a person who presents a public letter, the procedure of discussion of public letters, the peculiarities of the discussions in the National Assembly and the Government, also of the response procedure to public letters.
Repeals law No. HO-24 of 24 November 1999 "On the Procedure of Discussion of Suggestions, Applications and Complaints of Citizens".

Armenia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Law No. HO-97-N of 9 June 2017 "On Disclosure System". -

Adoption: 2017-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2018-01-01 | ARM-2017-L-106930

Establishes the general object of regulation, namely the procedure of disclosure, rights of informant, who provides disclosure information; also the obligations of public authorities, public organizations in relation with disclosure. Also regulates the relations with regard to the protection of informants and persons connected with informants, also the procedure of inside disclosure and outside disclosure.

Armenia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Law No. HO-96-N of 9 June 2017 "On the Committee for Preventing Corruption". -

Adoption: 2017-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2018-04-10 | ARM-2017-L-106931

Chapter I. General provisions
Chapter II. Principles of the activity and the procedure of formation of the Committee for Preventing Corruption
Chapter III. Organization of the works of the Committee
Chapter IV. Functions and competencies of the Committee
Chapter V. Analysis and proceedings implemented by the Committee.

Armenia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Governmental Decision No. 2308-N establishing the list of work that is found to be difficult and dangerous for persons below 18 years of age, women who are pregnant and for women caring for a child under one year of age.

Adoption: 2005-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2006-02-02 | ARM-2005-R-75667

Armenia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act of the Republic of Armenia on Fire Safety, No. ZR-176 of May 15, 2001.

Adoption: 2001-05-15 | ARM-2001-L-97502

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Smoke-free Places) Amendment Act 2016 (Act No. 6 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-03-04 | AUS-2016-L-102374

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiation Protection and Control (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2015 (No. 203 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-09-01 | AUS-2015-R-105384

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiation Protection and Control (Non-Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2013 (No. 254 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-11-14 | AUS-2013-R-105385

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Act 2013 (No. 58, 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-06-21 | AUS-2013-L-95482

An Act to establish the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, and for related purposes.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

National Radioactive Waste Management Act 2012 (Act No. 29 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-04 | AUS-2012-L-91703

An Act to make provision in relation to the selection of a site for, and the establishment and operation of, a radioactive waste management facility, and for related purposes.

Repeals 2 Paragraph (zc) of Schedule 1 of the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011 (No. 29 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-10-04 | AUS-2011-L-105395

An Act to establish a scheme for the payment of compensation, and certain expenses, related to the contraction by workers of asbestos-related disease in the course of their employment, and for related purposes.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 No 95. -

Adoption: 2008-12-03 | AUS-2008-L-93244

An Act to make provision for safety in the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail as part of the system of nationally consistent road and rail transport laws; and for other purposes.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Protection Act 2006 (A2006-33). -

Adoption: 2006-08-31 | AUS-2006-L-81937

Provides regulations for the safe use, handling and disposal of radioactive substances as well as penalties for violations of the Act.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management (Related Amendments) Act 2005 (No. 146, 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-12-14 | AUS-2005-L-73167

Makes amendments related to the Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005 with respect to the following Acts: Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977; Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Protection Act 2005 (No. 48 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-12-01 | AUS-2005-L-82004

An Act for the protection of people and the environment from harmful radiation, to repeal the Radiation Control Act 1977, to consequentially amend the Approvals (Deadlines) Act 1993, to consequentially rescind certain statutory rules and for related purposes.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (No. 122, 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-10-19 | AUS-2005-L-73161

The Act assigns responsibility for the management of certain liabilities relating to asbestos-related claims.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Asbestos-related Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities)(Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2005 (No. 123, 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-10-19 | AUS-2005-L-73162

Amends the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and repeals the following Acts relating to stevedoring: Stevedoring Industry Finance Committee Act 1977; Stevedoring Industry Levy Act 1977: Stevedoring Industry Levy Collection Act 1977.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Nuclear Waste Transport, Storage and Disposal (Prohibition) Act 2004 (Act No. 58, 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-11-04 | AUS-2004-L-93283

An Act to prohibit the transport into the Territory, and the storage and disposal in the Territory, of certain nuclear waste, and for related purposes.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Protection Act 2004 (Act No. 23, 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-04-28 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-05 | AUS-2004-L-93289

An Act about the protection of people and the environment from harmful radiation, and for related purposes.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Dangerous Substances Act 2004 (A2004-7). -

Adoption: 2004 | AUS-2004-L-102303

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003 (A2003-51). (Smoking (Prohibition in Enclosed Public Places) Act 2003) -

Adoption: 2003-11-23 | AUS-2003-L-105323

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment Regulations 2003 (No. 1).

Adoption: 2003-05-15 | AUS-2003-R-64425

Made under Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. Amends Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999 with regard to prescribed activity level for nuclear waste storage facilities.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment Regulations 2002 (No. 1).

Adoption: 2002-10-17 | AUS-2002-R-62627

Made under Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. Amends Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999 with regard to maximum exposure levels to radiofrequency fields.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Electrical Safety Act 2002 No. 42. -

Adoption: 2002-10-01 | AUS-2002-L-105355

The overall purpose of the Act is directed at eliminating the human cost to individuals, families and the community of death, injury and destruction that can be caused by electricity.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment Regulations, 2001 (No. 1).

Adoption: 2001-09-27 | AUS-2001-R-60176

Made under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act, 1998. Amends Australia Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999 by inserting a new section 65A on non-applicable State and Territory laws. These are listed in a new Schedule 6.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Administration and Probate (Dust Diseases) Act, 2000 (No. 15 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-05-09 | AUS-2000-L-58436

Amends Administration and Probate Act 1958. Provides for the survival of claims for damages in certain causes of action in relation to dust-related conditions, and makes some other minor amendments to this act.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 (No 69). -

Adoption: 2000 | AUS-2000-L-94494

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment Regulations 1999 (No. 1).

Adoption: 1999-07-09 | Date of entry into force: 1999-07-09 | AUS-1999-R-55975

Amends Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999. Provides for licence application fees for various types of nuclear installations.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Safety Act 1999 (No. 20 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-04-30 | AUS-1999-L-52929

Comprehensive legislation concerning radiation. Part 6 concerns radiation safety and protection. Provides for the formulation of a radiation safety plan, appointment of radiation safety officers, radiation monitoring, and notification of dangerous events. Part 9 establishes a Radiation Advisory Council. Repeals the Radioactive Substances Act 1958.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Explosives Act 1999 (No. 15 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-04-22 | AUS-1999-L-52926

Governs the handling, of explosives. Provides for registration and authorization of explosives, their safe handling, and investigation of incidents related to them. Repeals the Explosives Act 1952.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999 (S.R. No. 37 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-03-17 | AUS-1999-R-53210

Comprehensive regulations regarding radiation protection. Defines controlled apparatus and facilities, prescribes activity levels, and sets forth the activities of the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council, the Radiation Health Committee, and the Nuclear Safety Committee. Also regulates licences, dose limits, and exposure limits for non-ionizing radiation. Made under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Waste Minimisation and Management Amendment Regulation 1999 (No. 7 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-01-08 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-15 | AUS-1999-R-60478

Made under the Waste Minimisation and Management Act 1995. Recasts definition of "hazardous waste" to make clear that it covers both liquid and non-liquid waste. Provides that landfill sites which receive over 20,000 tonnes per year of any type of waste are required to be licensed under the Act. Also provides that certain landfill sites which only receive coal washery rejects and/or slags at a rate of not more than 20,000 tonnes per year are not required to be licensed under the Act. Finally, adds flammable liquids to the list of dangerous goods that comprise hazardous waste.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 (No. 133, 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-12-24 | AUS-1998-L-73170

Part 1 - Preliminary
Part 2 - Definitions
Part 3 - The CEO of ARPANSA
Part 4 - The Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council
Part 5 - Regulation of controlled material, controlled apparatus and controlled facilities
Part 6 - Administrative matters
Part 7 - Powers of inspection etc.
Part 8 - Miscellaneous

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Electricity Safety Act 1998 (No. 25 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998-05-12 | AUS-1998-L-51502

Establishes the Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector which shall, inter alia, control the safety standards of electrical work carried out by electrical workers by setting minimum safety standards, inspecting equipment and installations, and investigating accidents. Requires the registration of electrical contractors and maintenance of electrical lines. Part 9 establishes a Victorian Electrolysis Committee which shall provide for cathodic protection and mitigation of stray current corrosion.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Dangerous Substances (Transport of Dangerous Goods) Amendment Act 1998 (No. 27)

Adoption: 1998-04-16 | AUS-1998-L-53420

Makes numerous amendments to the Dangerous Substances Act 1979. Part One establishes preliminary definitions. Part Two governs administration. Provides for the appointment of competent authorities and their duties. Regulates liscencing for the storage, conveyance or other usage of dangerous substances. Part Three AA makes special provisions with respect to specific offences. Part Three AAB governs inspections. Establishes the powers and duties of inspectors. Governs warrants and provisions regarding seizure. Provides for offences. Part Three A governs notices and emergencies. Amends the penalties for offences.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998. -

Adoption: 1998 | AUS-1998-L-102373

An Act to restrict the supply of tobacco and other smoking products to children, to restrict advertising and promotion of tobacco and other smoking products, to prohibit smoking in certain places, and for other purposes.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Amendment (Carcinogenic Substances) Regulation (1997 No. 409)

Adoption: 1997-09-01 | AUS-1997-R-53136

Governs the storage, use and supply of carcinogenic substances at place of work, and also governs the issuing of purchaser's permits to persons who use carcinogenic substances at places of work.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Pest Control) Amendment (Fumigations and Pesticides) Regulation 1997 (No. 457)

Adoption: 1997-09-01 | AUS-1997-R-53138

Governs the use of dangerous substances for fumigation in any premises and the use of hazardous pesticides.

Australia - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 1996 (No. 203)

Adoption: 1997-05-31 | AUS-1997-R-53123

Adapts provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983 in connection with exposure to noise. These establish that a place of work is unsafe if its noise levels exceed the specifications established by the National Standard for Occupational Noise.