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Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree on Protection of Workers from the Dangers of Biological Agents (933/2017). (Valtioneuvoston asetus työntekijöiden suojelemiseksi biologisista tekijöistä aiheutuvilta vaaroilta) -

Adoption: 2017-12-14 | FIN-2017-R-112385

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Act (684/2015) on Certain Requirements Concerning Asbestos Removal Work. (Laki eräistä asbestipurkutyötä koskevista vaatimuksista) -

Adoption: 2015-05-22 | FIN-2015-L-112377

(1) This Act lays down provisions on the competence of an asbestos worker and licences for asbestos removal work and any related registers.

(2) In this Act, asbestos removal work refers to such demolition or removal of asbestos-containing structures or technical systems, protection of structures to be retained, demolition site clearance and other such work directly connected with demolition and removal of structures that involves a risk of exposure to asbestos dust and that is covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002). The provisions of this Act concerning asbestos removal work also apply to such work in maintenance and service of structures and equipment in buildings and on vessels where asbestos dust is created.

(3) Separate provisions shall be issued on occupational safety and employee health examinations in asbestos removal work.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (525/2013) amending the Council of State Ordinance on Safety in Construction (205/2009). (Valtioneuvoston asetus (525/2013) rakennustyön turvallisuudesta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta (205/2009).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-27 | Date of entry into force: 2013-08-01 | FIN-2013-R-97927

Amends section 8 ss.1 concerning the builder's documents and monitoring the implementation of the construction work.

Amends Annex 2 concerning works that present particular risks to safety and health.

Repeals section 9 ss.5.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Act (395/2012) on the Working and Living Environment of the Crew and Food Supply on Board Ships. (Laki (395/2012) laivaväen työ- ja asuinympäristöstä sekä ruokahuollosta aluksella.) -

Adoption: 2012-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2012-11-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2013-08-20 | FIN-2012-L-94473

Contains eight chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Planning the ships and the inspections and advices.
Chapter 3: Work environment.
Chapter 4: Accommodation and recreational facilities.
Chapter 5: Food and diet.
Chapter 6: Supervisory and regulatory cooperation.
Chapter 7: Penalties and jurisdiction.
Chapter 8: Special provisions.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Act (398/2012) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki (398/2012) työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain (44/2006) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2012-11-01 | FIN-2012-L-94594

Introduces to the act a new section 42 (replacing the section 42 repealed by Act 701/2006) concerning occupational safety cooperation in Finnish ships.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Regulation on Safety in Construction (205/2009). (Valtioneuvoston asetus rakennustyön turvallisuudesta) -

Adoption: 2009-03-26 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-01 | FIN-2009-R-87425

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (405/2008) amending the Council of State Ordinance (633/2004) respecting workers' protection in connection with the loading and unloading of ships. (Valtioneuvoston asetus alusten lastauksen ja purkamisen työturvallisuudesta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-06-12 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-R-87125

Repeals section 1 (2).

Amends section 28 (1) respecting skills of the inspectors for lifting devices.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance No. 1176 of 2006 respecting health cards for construction workers.

Adoption: 2006-12-14 | FIN-2006-R-74961

Provides rules on employers' obligation to issue health cards for all construction workers in order to ensure the implementation of occupational safety and health standards at the workplace.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 836 of 2006 by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to amend Decision (No. 156 of 1998) respecting the use of scaffolds and fall protection systems in construction work.

Adoption: 2006-09-15 | Date of entry into force: 2006-10-01 | FIN-2006-R-74902

Amends sections 15 and 18.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 702 of 2006 to amend Council of State Decision (No. 629 of 1994) on safety in construction work

Adoption: 2006-08-10 | Date of entry into force: 2006-11-01 | FIN-2006-R-74899

Amends several sections and inserts section 5a.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 703 of 2006 by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to amend Decision (No. 156 of 1998) respecting the use of scaffolds and fall protection systems in construction work

Adoption: 2006-07-04 | Date of entry into force: 2006-10-01 | FIN-2006-R-74900

Amends sections 15 and 18 (scaffolds and ladders).

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Law, Act

Act No. 1016 of 2004 on the compliance with requirements of technical equipment. -

Adoption: 2004-11-26 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | FIN-2004-L-74951

Provides rules respecting the reponsibility of producers and importers of machinery, work tools, personal protective equipment and other technical devices to ensure that they are in conformity with the applicable regulations.

Repeals section 68(3) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (No. 738 of 2002).

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (633/2004) respecting workers' protection in connection with the loading and unloading of ships. (Valtioneuvoston asetus alusten lastauksen ja purkamisen työturvallisuudesta) -

Adoption: 2004-07-01 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | FIN-2004-R-67979

Contains six chapters and 35 sections covering, i.a., general rules, including field of applicability, duties of dock owners, duty to care for employees' health and security, introductory inspection of ships etc. (ch. 1), rules respecting work (ch. 2); work environment (ch. 3); the securing of safety with regard to work devices (ch 4); dangerous substances (ch. 5), and specific rules concerning derogations etc. (ch. 6).

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (No. 426 of 2004) to amend Council of State Decision (No. 629 of 1994) respecting safety in construction work.

Adoption: 2004-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 2004-07-01 | FIN-2004-R-67550

Amends, i.a., ss. 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12(4)(16)-(18), 20, 21(3), 22, 24, 25, 28, and 38-42; adds new ss. 3a, 16a, 23a, 25a, 25b and 25c; repeals ss. 38a and 45.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

State Council Ordinance (No. 578 of 2003) on prefabricated construction work.

Adoption: 2003-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 2003-10-01 | FIN-2003-R-65005

Contains 17 sections covering, inter alia, scope of application, definitions, planning of construction work, safety measures (information on the construction workplace, training and guidance, protection against falls) and prescriptions regarding construction with special elements. Contains a technical annex and repeals Social and Health Ministry Decision No. 697 of 1984 on the same topic.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decision (No. 156 of 1998) of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health respecting the use of scaffolds and fall protection systems in construction work.

Adoption: 1998-02-27 | Date of entry into force: 1998-04-01 | FIN-1998-R-49757

Contains 38 sections covering, inter alia, scope of application, scaffolds (construction, use, technicalities), and fall protection systems.

Finland - Protection in certain sectors of economic activity - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decision (No. 1188 of 1995) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to amend the Decision (No. 372 of 1969) respecting elevators in mines.

Adoption: 1995-10-24 | Date of entry into force: 1995-10-24 | FIN-1995-M-43645

Repeals and amends several sections.