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

Government Regulation No. 272/2011 on protection of health from adverse effects of noise and vibrations. (Narízení vlády o ochrane zdraví pred nepríznivými úcinky hluku a vibrací) -

Adoption: 2011-08-24 | Date of entry into force: 2011-11-01 | CZE-2011-R-91003

PART ONE - OBJECT OF THE REGULATION (Section 1)
Section 2: Basic definitions
PART TWO - NOISE IN THE WORKPLACE
Section 3: Monotonous and changing noises
Section 4: Impulse noise
Section 5: High frequency noise
Section 6: Ultrasound
Section 7: Infra-sound and low frequency noise
Section 8: Hygienic limit of noise, infra-sound and ultrasound in workplaces for different shifts then 8-hour ones
Section 9: Evaluation of the risk of noise and minimal extent of measures of occupational health protection
Section 10: Minimum extent of measures to limit exposure to noise
PART THREE - NOISE IN PROTECTED INDOOR SPACES OF BUILDINGS, IN PROTECTED OUTSIDE SPACES OF BUILDINGS AND IN PROTECTED OUTSIDE SPACES
Section 11: Hygienic limits of noise in protected indoor spaces of buildings
Section 12: Hygienic limits of noise in protected outside spaces of buildings and protected outside spaces
PART FOUR - VIBRATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
Section 13: Admissible limit of exposure to vibrations.
Section 14: Exposure limit of vibrations for other then 8-hours shift
Section 15: Average exposure
Section 16: Exposure limits of overall vertical vibrations with frequency lower than 0.5 Hz
Section 17: Evaluation of risk of vibrations and measures of occupational health protection
PART FIVE - VIBRATIONS IN PROTECTED INDOOR SPACES OF BUILDINGS AND IN WORKPLACES (SECTIONS 18 AND 19)
PART SIX - WAY OF MEASURING AND EVALUATING OF NOISE AND VIBRATION (SECTIONS 20 AND 21)
PART SEVEN - FINAL PROVISIONS
Section 22: Repealing provisions
Section 23: Entry into force

ANNEXES 1 to 5 give different limits in tabulated forms.

Repeals the Government Regulation No. 148/2006 Coll., On health protection against adverse effects of noise and vibration.

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

Government Regulation No. 2/2008 on occupational health protection against non-ionizing radiation. (Narizeni vlady ze dne 12. prosince 2007 o ochrane zdravi pred neionizujicim zarenim) -

Adoption: 2007-12-12 | CZE-2007-R-84770

PART ONE - Object of regulation (Section 1)

PART TWO - Condition of occupational health protection and health protection while executing activities or services outside work relationship
Section 2: Maximum admissible levels of exposure to the non-ionizing radiation
Section 3: Procedure of employers to determine and evaluate the maximum admissible values
Section 4: Evaluation of risks due to non-ionizing radiation
Section 5: Minimum extent of measure to protect health of employees
Section 6: Minimum extent of information at the disposal of employees to protect occupational heath

PART THREE - Conditions of health protection of other persons
Section 7: Maximum admissible levels of exposure and procedure of determination of and evaluation of exposure of other persons by a person operating the source of non-ionizing radiation

PART FOUR - Lasers and protection of health of employees and other persons
Section 8: Classification of lasers
Section 9: Warning texts or signalization of lasers
Section 10: Data of technical documentation necessary for the health protection
Section 11: Minimum technical and organizational measures for limitation of exposure of employees and other persons to the emissions of laser

PART FIVE - Final provisions
Section 12: Repealing provisions [repeals Ordinance No. 480/2000 Coll. on non-ionizing radiation]
Section 13: Entry into force

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

Decree No. 89/2001 of the Ministry of Health defining the classification of occupations, fixing the limit indicators of biological exposure tests and requirements for notification of work with asbestos and with biological agents.

Adoption: 2001-02-15 | Date of entry into force: 2001-02-28 | CZE-2001-R-59412

Defines four categories of occupation according to the level of health hazard. Announces requirements for notification of work with asbestos, risk of exposure to asbestos, work with biological agents.

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

Order No. 502/2000 on the protection of health against the negative effects of noise and vibrations.

Adoption: 2000-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | CZE-2000-R-58734

Defines the maximum levels of noise and different types of vibrations in relation to the nature of the working place, as well as the manner of measuring the intensity of noise and of vibration. It also regulates the obligation to provide protective equipment against noise and vibrations.

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

Decree No. 373/2000 of the Ministry of Environment defining requirements for closed spaces and for required protective measures for different categories of risk while manipulating genetically modified organisms.

Adoption: 2000-10-06 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | CZE-2000-R-58731

Annex 1 defines protective measures in microbiological laboratories for each of the 4 categories of risk. Annex 2 concerns greenhouses and other spaces used for growing plants. Annex 3 defines measures concerning animal farms. Annex 4 concerns other types of spaces.

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

Regulation of the State Office for Nuclear Safety on quality assurance in activities related to the utilization of nuclear energy and in radiation protection practices, and laying down criteria for the assignment and categorization of classified equipment into safety classes (No. 214/1997 Sb.).

Adoption: 1997-08-15 | CZE-1997-R-59848

Makes provision for implementation of a quality assurance system for activities related to the utilization of nuclear energy. Also provides for ranking of protective equipment into safety classes, and for some related matters.

Czechia - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act on peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and ionising radiation and on amendments to related acts (No. 18/1997 Coll.).

Adoption: 1997-01-24 | CZE-1997-L-59850

Deals with various aspects of peaceful utilisation of nuclear energy and ionising radiation. Provides for conditions for utilising nuclear energy and ionising radiation; system for protection of people and the environment; obligations during preparation for and implementation of programmmes designed to reduce exposure to natural sources and exposure due to radiation accidents; requirements for civil liability in case of nuclear damage; disposal of radioactive waste; and for state supervision over nuclear energy utilization.

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

State Regulation of the State Office for Nuclear Safety on Radiation Protection Requirements (No. 184/1997 Sb.).

Adoption: 1997 | CZE-1997-R-59847

Comprehensive legislation on radiation protection requirements. Stipulates the extent of content of radionuclides, or the pollution by them, at the exceeding of which the substances or subjects are deemed radionuclide sources. Sets forth criteria for ranking ioinising radiation sources, technical and organisational requirements for the proof of level of exposure, and limits of exposure. Also makes provision for assurance of radiation protection during radiation practices, during interventions for the reduction of natural exposure and during interventions in order to reduce exposure as a consequence of radiation accidents.

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

Regulation of the State Office for Nuclear Safety (No. 146/1997 Sb.).

Adoption: 1997 | CZE-1997-R-59849

Regulates activities directly affecting nuclear safety and activities especially important with respect to radiation protection. Provides for qualification and training requirements, method to be used for verification of special professional competency and for issue of authorisations, as well as for some related matters.

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

Regulation No. 99 of 15 May 1995 of the Czech Mining Office on storage of explosives.

Adoption: 1995-05-15 | Date of entry into force: 1995-08-01 | CZE-1995-R-44689

Differentiates between regulations relating to open-air and underground storage. Provides for a classification of explosives.