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

Government Decree (427/2021) on the Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment at Work. (Valtioneuvoston asetus henkilönsuojainten valinnasta ja käytöstä työssä) -

Adoption: 2021-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2021-08-01 | FIN-2021-R-112220

This Regulation lays down the characteristics, assessment and selection of personal protective equipment for use at work and the safe use of personal protective equipment at work. In addition to the provisions of this Regulation, the provisions on the use of personal protective equipment in a given job shall be complied with.

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

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on Concentrations known to be Harmful (654/2020). (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus haitallisiksi tunnetuista pitoisuuksista) -

Adoption: 2020-09-01 | FIN-2020-R-112389

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (452/2020) on the List and Register of Workers Exposed to Carcinogenic Substances and Methods. -

Adoption: 2020-06-11 | FIN-2020-L-112375

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

Government Decree on Combating the risk of Occupational Cancer (1267/2019). (Valtioneuvoston asetus työhön liittyvän syöpävaaran torjunnasta) -

Adoption: 2019-12-12 | FIN-2019-R-112221

This Regulation shall apply to work in which the factor used or present poses or is likely to present an increased risk of cancer. It also applies to mutagenic substances used or present at work. It does not apply to the control of tobacco smoke and the associated risk of cancer in the environment.

The list and register of those exposed to substances and methods that pose a risk of cancer in their profession is to be regulated separately.

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

Ministry of the Interior Decree on External Rescue Plans (1286/2019). (Sisäministeriön asetus ulkoisista pelastussuunnitelmista) -

Adoption: 2018-12-18 | FIN-2018-R-112391

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

Government Decree on Ionizing Radiation (1034/2018). (Valtioneuvoston asetus ionisoivasta säteilystä) -

Adoption: 2018-11-22 | FIN-2018-R-112381

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

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on Ionizing Radiation (1044/2018). (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus ionisoivasta säteilystä) -

Adoption: 2018-11-22 | FIN-2018-R-112390

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (859/2018) on Radiation. (Säteilylaki) -

Adoption: 2018-11-09 | FIN-2018-L-112376

The purpose of this Act is to protect human health against detriments caused by exposure to radiation. The Act also aims to prevent and reduce environmental and other detriments of radiation.

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

Government Decree on the Advisory Committee on Safety Technology (839/2018). (Valtioneuvoston asetus turvallisuustekniikan neuvottelukunnasta) -

Adoption: 2018-11-08 | FIN-2018-R-112382

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

Government Decree on the Monitoring the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives (819/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus räjähteiden valmistuksen ja varastoinnin valvonnasta) -

Adoption: 2015-06-25 | FIN-2015-R-112383

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

Government Decree on the Safety of Asbestos Work (798/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus asbestityön turvallisuudesta) -

Adoption: 2015-06-25 | FIN-2015-R-112386

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

Government Decree on the List of Occupational Diseases (769/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattitautiluettelosta) -

Adoption: 2015-06-11 | FIN-2015-R-112387

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

Government Decree on the Monitoring the Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals (685/2015). (Valtioneuvoston asetus vaarallisten kemikaalien käsittelyn ja varastoinnin valvonnasta) -

Adoption: 2015-05-21 | FIN-2015-R-112384

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (1330/2014) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki (1330/2014) työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain 13 §:n muuttamisesta (44/2006).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101106

Amended chapter 13 (as partially amended by Act 1334/2007) concerning communication of instructions and requests for adjustments.

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

Government Decree on the Principles of Good Occupational Health Care Practice, the Content of Occupational Health Care and the Training of Professionals and Experts (708/2013). (Valtioneuvoston asetus hyvän työterveyshuoltokäytännön periaatteista, työterveyshuollon sisällöstä sekä ammattihenki) -

Adoption: 2013-10-10 | FIN-2013-R-112222

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (603/2013) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki (603/2013) työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain 4 luvun muuttamisesta (44/2006).) -

Adoption: 2013-08-09 | Date of entry into force: 2013-09-01 | FIN-2013-L-97929

Amends chapter chapter 4 section 18, 19, 19a, 20 and 21 concerning the supervision of the safety of technical equipment.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (599/2013) on Chemicals. (Kemikaalilaki) -

Adoption: 2013-08-09 | FIN-2013-L-112216

The objective of this Act is to protect health and the environment from the hazards and harm caused by chemicals.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - 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 - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (400/2013) amending the Act on safety in connection with handling of dangerous chemicals and explosive products (390/2005). (Laki (400/2013) vaarallisten kemikaalien ja räjähteiden käsittelyn turvallisuudesta annetun lain 82 ja 84 §:n muuttamisesta (390/2005).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-07 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-04 | FIN-2013-L-97920

Amends section 82 concerning restrictions on the transfer of explosives.

Repeals 84 ss.2.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (364/2013) amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002). (Laki (364/2013) työturvallisuuslain muuttamisesta (738/2002).) -

Adoption: 2013-05-24 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-01 | FIN-2013-L-97915

Amends section 63 ss.2 (as amended by Act 1232/2011) concerning occupational safety violations.

Introduces a new section 52b and a new section 53 ss.2 (as amended by Act 1232/2011) concerning list of workers who are working on a shared construction and responsibility of self-employed persons in joint work places (whereas the present ss.2 becomes a new ss .3 and the present ss.3 becomes a new ss.4).

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (329/2013) amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002). (Laki (329/2013) työturvallisuuslain muuttamisesta (738/2002).) -

Adoption: 2013-05-03 | Date of entry into force: 2013-06-01 | FIN-2013-L-97914

Amends section 10 ss.1, section 14 ss.2 and section 47 concerning investigation and assessment of risks at work, instruction and supervision to workers, the appointment of persons for first aid and rescue operations.

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

Council of State Ordinance (855/2012) on the control of handling and storage of dangerous chemicals. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (855/2012) vaarallisten kemikaalien käsittelyn ja varastoinnin valvonnasta.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-R-94816

Contains 55 sections and 8 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Extensive and small industrial handling and storage of chemicals, and the obligations applicable to the business.
Chapter 3: Extensive industrial handling and storage.
Chapter 4: Small industrial handling and storage.
Chapter 5: Amendments.
Chapter 6: Storage.
Chapter 7: Specific provisions.
Chapter 8: Entry into force and transitional provisions.

Repeals Ordinance (59/1999) on industrial handling and storage of dangerous chemicals with the exception of its Chapter 8, repeals Ordinance (1211/1995) on oil heating equipment.

Includes 7 related appendices.

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

Council of State Ordinance (856/2012) on safety requirements in industrial handling and storage of dangerous chemicals. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (856/2012) vaarallisten kemikaalien teollisen käsittelyn ja varastoinnin turvallisuusvaatimuksista.) -

Adoption: 2012-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 2013-01-01 | FIN-2012-R-94818

Contains 101 sections and 9 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: The location of a production plant.
Chapter 3: The location of the production plant area.
Chapter 4: Safety requirements.
Chapter 5: Prevention of explosions.
Chapter 6: Preparedness for accidents.
Chapter 7: Special provisions for ammonium nitrate.
Chapter 8: Special provisions.
Chapter 9: Entry into force and transitional provisions.

Includes appendice: Distance requirements related to ammonium nitrate storage.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - 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 - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (396/2012) amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act (738/2002). (Laki (396/2012) työturvallisuuslain (738/2002) 48§:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2012-11-01 | FIN-2012-L-94593

Amends section 48 on regulations concerning staff rooms for workers and rest rooms for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

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

Ordinance (189/2012) respecting a register of examples of light work that is considered particularly suitable for young workers (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus (189/2012) nuorille työntekijöille sopivien kevyiden töiden esimerkkiluettelosta ) -

Adoption: 2012-04-25 | Date of entry into force: 2012-06-01 | FIN-2012-R-94471

Contains 2 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Scope.
Section 2: Entry into force.

Appendix 1: Register of examples of light work that is considered particularly suitable for young workers.

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

Ordinance (188/2012) respecting a register of examples of work that is considered particularly harmful and dangerous for young workers. (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus (188/2012) nuorille työntekijöille vaarallisten töiden esimerkkiluettelosta. ) -

Adoption: 2012-04-25 | Date of entry into force: 2012-06-01 | FIN-2012-R-94472

Contains 2 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Scope.
Section 2: Entry into force.

Appendix 1: Register of examples of work that is considered particularly harmful and dangerous for young workers.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (646/2011) on Waste. (Jätelaki) -

Adoption: 2011-06-17 | FIN-2011-L-112217

The purpose of this Act is to prevent the hazard and harm to human health and the environment posed by waste and waste management, to reduce the amount and harmfulness of waste, to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, to ensure functioning waste management, and to prevent littering.

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

Council of State Ordinance (644/2011) concerning safety during blasting and excavation operations. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (644/2011) räjäytys- ja louhintatyön turvallisuudesta.) -

Adoption: 2011-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | FIN-2011-R-90576

Contains 7 chapters and 31 sections respecting, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Application and definitions.
Chapter 2: Planning the blasting and excavation operation.
Chapter 3: Persons conducting blasting operations and responsible persons.
Chapter 4: Explosives in the workplace.
Chapter 5: Implementation of the blasting work.
Chapter 6: Additional requirements for underground excavation.
Chapter 7: Special provisions.

Repeals Council of State Ordinance (410/1986) respecting safety during blasting and mining operations.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (492/2011) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki (492/2011) työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain 50 §:n muuttamisesta (44/2006).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-13 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-17 | FIN-2011-L-91174

Section 50 amends ss. 2 respecting reports to the police and processing of reports.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Rescue Act (379/2011). (Pelastuslaki) -

Adoption: 2011-04-29 | FIN-2011-L-112378

The purpose of this Act is to improve the safety of people and to reduce the number of accidents. The purpose of the Act is also to ensure that when there is the threat of an accident or when an accident has occurred, people are rescued, important functions are secured and the consequences of the accident are successfully limited.

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

Council of State Ordinance (265/2011) amending the Council of State Ordinance (400/2008) on Machinery Safety. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (265/2011) koneiden turvallisuudesta annetun valtioneuvoston asetuksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2011-03-24 | Date of entry into force: 2011-12-15 | FIN-2011-R-91012

Amends section 4 ss. 2 p. 11 and 12 respecting definitions.

Amends in Annex I p. 4 under the title "General principles" and the introductory paragraph of Section 2.

Introduces to Annex I a new p. 13 to section 4 ss. 2 and a new section 2.4.

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

Council of State Ordinance (78/2011) on national inspection programs for environmental and health protection. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (78/2011) ympäristöterveydenhuollon valtakunnallisista valvontaohjelmista.) -

Adoption: 2011-01-27 | Date of entry into force: 2011-02-03 | FIN-2011-R-90991

Contains 11 sections concerning, inter alia:

Section 1: Scope and application.
Section 2: Definitions.
Section 3: The elaboration of common national inspection programs for environmental and health protection and program contents.
Section 4: Elaboration of sectoral national inspection programs.
Section 5: Minimum requirements regarding the content of the sectoral national inspection programs.
Section 6: The overall content of the inspections.
Section 7: Risk classification of different types of entities subject to inspection and control frequency.
Section 8: The average inspection time for different types of entities subject to inspection.
Section 9: Guidelines for the evaluation of the municipal inspection plan.
Section 10: Guidelines for reporting.
Section 11: Entry into force.

Repeals Council of State Ordinance (664/2006) on national inspection programs for environmental and health protection.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (1271/2010) amending the Act on safety in connection with handling of dangerous chemicals and explosive products (390/2005). (Laki vaarallisten kemikaalien ja räjähteiden käsittelyn turvallisuudesta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | FIN-2010-L-89215

Amends section 23 (1) and (2), 24 (1), 25, 27 (1), 29 (3), 30 (2), 31 (2), 33 (1), 37 (2), 38 (2), 50 (3), 55 (1) and (3), 56 (3), 58, 60 (1), 61 (3), 65 (3), 73 (1) and (2), 74 (3), 93 (3), 94 (2), 95 (3), 98 (2), 99, 100 (2), 105, 106 (as partially amended by Act 1030/2009), 107 (1) and (3), 108 and 108 (1) (title), 112, 113, 115 (1), (2) p.1 and (4), 116, 130 (1) and (3) and 135 respecting various provisions on safety in connection with handling of dangerous chemicals and explosive products.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (992/2010) amending the Military Injuries Act (404/48). (Laki sotilasvammalain 6 e §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-11-19 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | FIN-2010-L-89197

Amends section 6e (as amended by Act 1022/2004) respecting compensation to an injured or sick person living permanently in Sweden.

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

Government Decree on Exceptions for National Defence in the Application of Chemical Legislation (996/2010). (Valtioneuvoston asetus maanpuolustusta koskevista poikkeuksista kemikaalilainsäädännön soveltamisessa) -

Adoption: 2010-11-18 | FIN-2010-R-112223

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

Council of State Ordinance (863/2006) amending Council of State decision (1380/1994) respecting work with asbestos. (Valtioneuvoston asetus asbestityöstä annetun valtioneuvoston päätöksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-09-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | FIN-2010-R-89189

Repeals section 16 (2) and (5).

Amends section 17 and 20 (4) (as amended by Ordinance 318/2006) respecting qualifications and demolition of buildings and structures.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (217/2010) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain 49 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2010-07-01 | FIN-2010-L-89174

Introduces a new (2) to section 49 respecting the notification to other authorities.

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

Council of State Ordinance (146/2010) on the protection of workers from risks arising from exposure to optical radiation. (Valtioneuvoston asetus työntekijöiden suojelemiseksi optiselle säteilylle altistumisesta aiheutuvilta vaaroilta.) -

Adoption: 2010-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2010-04-27 | FIN-2010-R-89165

Contains 17 sections providing for regulations respecting the protection of workers from risks arising from exposure to optical radiation.

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

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on the Chemicals Referred to in the CLP Regulation Annex VI (5/2010). (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus CLP-asetuksen liitteessä VI tarkoitetuista kemikaaleista) -

Adoption: 2010-01-11 | FIN-2010-R-112224

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (1271/2009) amending the Occupational Health Care Act (1383/2001). (Laki työterveyshuoltolain 7 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87727

Amends section 7 respecting the production of services.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (1557/2009) amending the Act (717/2001) respecting a registry of employees exposed in their work to carcinogenic agents and substances. (Laki syöpäsairauden vaaraa aiheuttaville aineille ja menetelmille ammatissaan altistuvien rekisteristä annetun lain 3 ja 6 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87819

Amends section 3 and 6, respecting the provision of data to the central register, regulations on the controller and supervisory functions.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (1564/2009) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87847

Amends section 2 p. 1, section 18, section 44, section 45 and section 46 (2) and (4) respecting definitions, prohibition of transfer of products, appeal related to decisions of the labour protection authority, complaints, appeals related to occupational accident and occupational disease.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (1030) amending the Act on safety in connection with handling of dangerous chemicals and explosive products (390/2005). (Laki vaarallisten kemikaalien ja räjähteiden käsittelyn turvallisuudesta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-16 | FIN-2009-L-87635

Repeals section 70 and 96.

Amends section 5 (a), section 6 p. 8 and 9, section 63, 64, 68, 69, 71, 72 (2), 76, 83 (1), (2), (4), section 91 (1 ), 100 (1), 102, 106 (1), 113, 114, 115 (2) and section 125 pts 5-7 respecting definitions, provisions for storage, inspection, marking and monitoring of pyrotechnic articles.

Introduces new section 69 (marking of explosive goods for identification) and 83a (restrictions on sale of fireworks).

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

Council of State Ordinance (565/2009) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Management (16/1993). (Valtioneuvoston asetus työsuojeluneuvottelukunnasta.) -

Adoption: 2009-07-16 | Date of entry into force: 2009-08-01 | FIN-2009-R-87581

Provides for instructions respecting the role and tasks of the national Advisory Board on Occupational Safety and Health.

Repeals Ordinance 199/1993 with amendments.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Ordinance (557/2009) on concentrations found to be harmful. (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus haitallisiksi tunnetuista pitoisuuksista.) -

Adoption: 2009-07-01 | Date of entry into force: 2009-08-01 | FIN-2009-L-87580

Provides a list of the concentrations of impunity in the air known to be hazardous in the workplace (indicative limit values) and a list of indicative limit values ​​for the exposure indicators in the employee.

Repeals Ordinance (795/2007) on concentrations found to be harmful.

Finland - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act (524/2009) amending the Act on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces (44/2006). (Laki työsuojelun valvonnasta ja työpaikan työsuojeluyhteistoiminnasta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2009-09-01 | FIN-2009-L-87570

Introduces a new section 4a and a new section 4b respecting information on taxation and pension insurances.