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

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

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

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - 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 - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act 334/2009 amending the Act (693/1976) on measures to restrict smoking. (Laki toimenpiteistä tupakoinnin vähentämiseksi annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-15 | Date of entry into force: 2009-08-01 | FIN-2009-L-87554

Repeals section 27 (as amended by Acts 910/1984 and 894/2000).

Amends section 22 (as amended by Act 768/1992) and section 23 (as partially amended by Act 487/1999) respecting the activities to be conducted by the Institute for Health and Welfare and the County Administrative Board.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Ministry of Transport Decree on the Transport of Dangerous Goods on Roads (171/2009). (Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriön asetus vaarallisten aineiden kuljetuksesta tiellä) -

Adoption: 2009-03-04 | FIN-2009-L-112392

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

Council of State Ordinance (733/2008) on the safety at nuclear power plants. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ydinvoimalaitoksen turvallisuudesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-01 | FIN-2008-R-87322

Implements Act 990/1987 as amended by Act No. 342/2008. Contains 8 chapters and 32 sections:

Chapter 1: Scope and definitions
Chapter 2: Public safety
Chapter 3: Limitation of radiation exposure and radioactive releases
Chapter 4: Nuclear safety
Chapter 5: Construction and commissioning of a nuclear power plant
Chapter 6: Nuclear power plant operations
Chapter 7: Organization and personnel
Chapter 8: Effective date and transitional provisions

The Ordinance repeals the Council of State Decision (395/1991) on the general regulations on nuclear safety.

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

Council of State Ordinance (734/2008) on the Security in the Use of Nuclear Energy. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ydinenergian käytön turvajärjestelyista.) -

Adoption: 2008-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-01 | FIN-2008-R-87323

Implements Act 990/1987 as amended up to Act342/2008. Contains 7 chapters and 21 sections:

Chapter 1: Scope of application and definitions
Chapter 2: Basis of security
Chapter 3: Security control
Chapter 4: Security personnel and preparation for threats
Chapter 5: Threats
Chapter 6: Advisory Committee on Nuclear Security
Chapter 7: Miscellaneous provisions

The Ordinance repeals the Council of State Decision (396/1991) on the general regulations for the physical protection of nuclear power plants.

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

Council of State Ordinance (735/2008) on Emergency Response Arrangements at Nuclear Power Plants. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ydinvoimalaitoksen valmiusjärjestelyista.) -

Adoption: 2008-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-01 | FIN-2008-R-87324

Implements Act 990/1987 as amended up to Act342/2008. Contains 5 chapters and 13 sections:

Chapter 1: Scope of application and definitions
Chapter 2: Planning of emergency response arrangements
Chapter 3: Maintenance of preparedness
Chapter 4: Action in an emergency situation
Chapter 5: Miscellaneous provisions

The Ordinance repeals the Council of State Decision (397/1991) on the general regulations for emergency response arrangements at nuclear power plants.

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

Council of State Ordinance (736/2008) on the safety of disposal of nuclear waste. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ydinjätteiden loppusijoituksen turvallisuudesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-01 | FIN-2008-R-87325

Implements Act 990/1987 as amended by Act No. 342/2008. Contains 8 chapters and 23 sections:

Chapter 1: Scope of application and definitions
Chapter 2: Radiation safety
Chapter 3: Design requirements for a nuclear waste facility
Chapter 4: Long-term safety of disposal
Chapter 5: Demonstration of compliance with safety requirements
Chapter 6: Construction and operation of the nuclear waste facility
Chapter 7: Organization and personnel
Chapter 8: Miscellaneous provisions

The Ordinance repeals the Council of State Decision (398/1991) on the general regulations for the safety of a disposal facility for reactor waste and the Council of State Decision (478/1999) on the safety of disposal of spent nuclear fuel.

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

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Ordinance (553/2008) on submitting information concerning chemicals. (Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus kemikaaleja koskevien tietojen toimittamisesta) -

Adoption: 2008-08-26 | Date of entry into force: 2008-09-01 | FIN-2008-R-87225

Contains 6 sections:
Section 1: Chemical Application
Section 2: Exemption from notification
Section 3: Notification of revised data
Section 4: Consideration of the exact chemical name of a substance included in a setup related to business and trade secrets
Section 5: The procedure for consideration of the exact chemical name of a substance included in a setup related to business and trade secrets
Section 6: Entry into force

Regulates processes related to information concerning chemicals. A chemical notification under the Chemicals Act (744/1989) must be made for chemicals intended for professional or general use or use.

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

Council of State Ordinance (514/2008) amending the Ordinance (675/1993) respecting chemicals. (Valtioneuvoston asetus kemikaaliasetuksen muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 2008-08-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2008-07-21 | FIN-2008-R-87221

Repeals section 2, 4 (3) and 7-12, 14, 22 and 23. Section 2 as partially amended by the Ordinance 555/2001, section 4 (3) as amended by the Ordinance 555/2001, section 8 as amended by the Ordinance 1153/1994 and the Ordinance 555/2001, section 9 and 11 as partially amended by the Ordinance 555/2001, section 10 as partially amended by the Ordinance 1153/1994 and the Ordinance 555/2001, section 12 as partially amended by the Ordinance 1153/1994, the Ordinance 864/2000 and the Ordinance 555/2001, section 14 as amended by the Ordinance 1153/1994 and the Ordinance 697/1999 and section 23 as amended by the Ordinance 655/2007.

Amends section 1 (1) (scope) as partially amended by the Ordinance 555/2001.

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

Government Ordinance (400/2008) on Machinery Safety. (Valtioneuvoston asetus koneiden turvallisuudesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-29 | FIN-2008-R-86282

Contains 4 chapters and 14 sections respecting, inter alia, basic health and safety requirements related to the design and construction of machinery, compliance with the requirements, placement on the market and provisions for use.

The Ordinance contains the following sections:
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 2: Placement on the Market and Provisions for Use
Chapter 3: Procedures for Conformity Assessment
Chapter 4: Provisions relating to Entry into Force

The Ordinance applies to the following technical devices: 1) machinery, 2) interchangeable equipment, 3) safety components, 4) lifting gear, 5) chains, ropes and webbing, 6) removable mechanical power transmission devices, 7) partly completed machinery.

The Ordinance implements the European Parliament and European Council Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery and amending Directive 95/16/EC. It also implements the following national laws:
- Law of 26 November 2004 concerning certain technical equipment with the applicable requirements (1016/2004;
- Paragraph 40 of the Act of 30 January 2004 on consumer products and services (75/2004).

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act (342/2008) amending the Nuclear Energy Act (990/1987). (Laki ydinenergialain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-05-23 | Date of entry into force: 2008-06-01 | FIN-2008-L-87300

Repeals section 56 (1), 79 and 81.

Amends section 2 (1) p. 3-6, and (2) and (3), section 3 p. 1, 4, 7-8, the opening paragraph and p. 1 in section 6a (2), 6b (2) (introductory paragraph), 8 (2), 11 (2) p. 3, 15 (2), 16 (2), 17 (2) p 2 and (3), 19 p. 1, 4, 20 (1 ) p. 1, 21 (1) (introductory paragraph) and p. 1 and 7, 22 (2), 23 (1), 25 (1), 26 (1) p. 2, section 28, 32 (1) (introductory paragraph) and p. 3, section 33 (title), 38 (3), 40 (3), 43 (2), 44 (1), 48 (2), 53a (2), 53c (3); 53d (2), 53e (1), 55 (2) (introductory paragraph) p. 3 and 4, 56 (3), 58, 59 (2), 63 (1) p. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8, 65 (2), 67, 68 (2), 68a (1), 73 (2) p. 2 and 3, 74, 75 (2) (3) (4), 76, 77, 78 (1), 80 (1) and 82. Section 2 (1) p. 4-6, 8 (2) and 63 (1) p. 1, 5, 7 and 8 as amended by Act 738/2000, section 3 p. 7 and 8, the opening paragraph and p . 1 in section 6a (2), the introductory paragraph, 6b (2), 21 (1) p. 7, 68a (1) and 75 (2) as amended by Act 1420/1994, 38 (3), 53a (2), 53c (3), 53d (2), 53e (1) and 75 (3) and (4) as amended by Act 1131/2003, 40 (3) as amended by Act 1078/1996, 68 (2) as amended by Act 1271/1988 and Act 738/2000, 73 (2) p. 2 and 3, as amended by Act 415/2002, 74 as amended by Act 593/1995, 76 as partially amended by Act 738/2000, and 78 (1) as amended by Act 635/1999.

Introduces a new (4) to section 2, as partially amended by Act 738/2000, a new (4) to section 3, as partially amended by Act 1420/1994, a new p 5a, 5b, 9 and 10, and a new (2) to section 6, as partially amended by Act 1420/1994, a new p. 1a, a new chapter 2 to section 16 a new (3), a new (2) to section 33, a new (3) to section 56, the old (3) becomes (4), and a new (4) to section 60a, as ameded by Act 870/1999.

This Act repeals the Ordinance (163/1988) on the nuclear delegation.

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

Ordinance (No. 7/2008) of the Ministry of Labour and Industry on the Ministry's fee-based performance for supervising the use of nuclear energy. (Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön asetus ydinenergian käytön valvontaan kuuluvista työ- ja elinkeinoministeriön maksullisista suoritteista) -

Adoption: 2008-01-11 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-14 | Date of end of application: 2008-06-30 | FIN-2008-R-85306

Establishes rules and fees for the Ministry of Labour and Industry's performance under the Nuclear Energy Act to monitor the use of nuclear energy. Fees are charged by the State in accordance with this regulation.

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

Ordinance No. 206 of 2007 to amend Ordinance (No. 807 of 2001) on chemical classification principles and labelling.

Adoption: 2007-02-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-03-01 | FIN-2007-R-75810

Amends the Schedule (carcinogenic substances or agents).

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

Ordinance No. 963 of 2006 to amend Ordinance (No. 225 of 1977) on mesures to restrict smoking.

Adoption: 2006-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2007-06-01 | FIN-2006-R-74908

Amends section 20.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act No. 701 of 2006 to amend Act (No. 44 of 2006) on Occupational Safety and Health Enforcement and Cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health at Workplaces.

Adoption: 2006-08-11 | Date of entry into force: 2006-09-01 | FIN-2006-L-74898

Repeals section 42 and inserts a new Chapter 5a concerning the cooperation in shared workplaces.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act No. 700 of 2006 to amend Act (No. 693 of 1976) on measures to restrict smoking

Adoption: 2006-07-21 | Date of entry into force: 2007-06-01 | FIN-2006-L-74897

Amends and inserts several sections.

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

Council of State Ordinance (No. 318 of 2006) to amend Council of State decision (No. 1380 of 1994) respecting work with asbestos.

Adoption: 2006-04-27 | Date of entry into force: 2006-05-15 | FIN-2006-R-73805

Repeals s. 3; amends ss. 2(2), 4(4), 5(3), 6, 9 to 14, 18(2) and 20.

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

Government Decree on the Protection of Workers from the Dangers of Noise (85/2006) (Valtioneuvoston asetus työntekijöiden suojelemisesta melusta aiheutuvilta vaaroilta) -

Adoption: 2006-01-26 | FIN-2006-R-73028

Contains 22 sections respecting, i.a., purpose, field of application, definitions, exposure limits, assessments and measurements of exposure, assessment of nuisance and risks, prevention and reduction of exposure, measures when exposure limits are exceeded, particularly exposed workers, supervision, employee education and guidance, cooperation, derogations etc. Council of State Decision (No. 1404 of 1993) will however remain in force until 15 February 2007 with regard to the music and entertainment sector.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act (No. 727 of 2005) to amend s. 65 of the Radiation Protection Act (No. 592 of 1991).

Adoption: 2005-09-02 | Date of entry into force: 2005-10-01 | FIN-2005-L-72216

Amends s. 65(1) respecting appeal.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

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

Adoption: 2005-06-03 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | FIN-2005-L-70816

Ch. 1: General provisions - ss. 1 to 6
Ch. 2: Safety requirements - ss. 7 to 21
Ch. 3: Handling and storage of dangerous chemicals - ss. 22 to 40
Ch. 4: Prevention of and protection against explosions - ss. 41 to 45
Ch. 5: Products that are linked to dangerous chemicals - ss. 46 to 52
Ch. 6: Installation and maintenance of units linked to dangerous chemicals - ss. 53 to 57
Ch. 7: Production and storage of explosive products - ss. 58 to 66
Ch. 8: Approval, importation and transfer of explosive products - ss. 67 to 77
Ch. 9: Use, transfer and storage of explosive products - ss. 78 to 90
Ch. 10: Special rules respecting fireworks - ss. 91 to 97
Ch. 11: Accidents comprising chemicals or explosive products - ss. 98 to 99
Ch. 12: Inspection authority - ss. 100 to 104
Ch. 13: Prohibitions and limitations - ss. 105 to 113
Ch. 14: Supervision - ss. 114 to 122
Ch. 15: Coercive measures and penal sanctions - ss. 123 to 125
Ch. 16: Application for modification of decisions - ss. 126 to 127
Ch. 17: Special provisions - ss. 128 to 135
Ch. 18: Entry into force and transitional rules - ss. 136 to 139.
Repeals Act (No. 263 of 1953) respecting explosive materials.

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

Government Decree on the Protection of Workers from the Dangers of Vibration (48/2005) (Valtioneuvoston asetus työntekijöiden suojelemisesta tärinästä aiheutuvilta vaaroilta) -

Adoption: 2005-01-27 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-06 | FIN-2005-R-74952

Contains 21 sections respecting: purpose, scope of application, definitions, exposure limits, assessments and measurements of exposure, prevention and reduction of exposure, measures when exposure limits are exceeded, preventive measures, vibration combatting programmes, evaluation of preventive measures, training, and collaboration. Special rules applicable to sea and air activities and for temporary vibration until 5 June 2009.

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

State Council Ordinance (No. 576 of 2003) to prevent danger that explosive atmosphere may cause to workers.

Adoption: 2003-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 2003-09-01 | FIN-2003-R-65003

Contains 11 sections covering, inter alia, objectives (provision of occupational health and safety protection), scope of application (work performed under the Labour Protection Act), definitions, employers' general duties, investigation of risk for explosion, prevention and protection against explosions, documentation and supervision. Contains further three annexes: classification of zones where explosive atmosphere may occur, minimum requirements to improve workers' occupational health and safety, and posting of warnings.

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

State Council Ordinance (No. 252 of 2003) to amend section 3 of the Vocational Sickness Ordinance (No. 1347 of 1988).

Adoption: 2003-03-27 | Date of entry into force: 2003-04-01 | FIN-2003-R-64348

Contains list of sickness, physical, chemical and biological factors under section 2.

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

Ordinance (No. 125 of 2002) of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Health respecting safety in manufacturing explosives at the workplace.

Adoption: 2002-02-14 | Date of entry into force: 2002-03-01 | FIN-2002-R-61912

Contains 11 sections governing safety rules in relation to manufacturing explosives at the workplace, i.e., explosive substances, authorisation to manufacture explosives the workplace, protective distance, manufacturing requirements, danger of fire and extinction instructions, as well as two technical annexes.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act (No. 717 of 2001) respecting a registry of employees exposed in their work to agents and substances leading to risk for carcinogenic sickness.

Adoption: 2001-08-17 | Date of entry into force: 2001-09-01 | FIN-2001-L-60732

Contains ten sections covering, inter alia, objectives of registry (supervision of employees), contents of registry, information to the central registry, transmission of data, inspection, penal sanctions and miscellaneous provisions.

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

Ordinance (No. 715 of 2001) of the Council of State respecting chemical substances at work. (Valtioneuvoston asetus kemiallisista tekijöistä työssä) -

Adoption: 2001-08-09 | Date of entry into force: 2001-09-01 | FIN-2001-R-60731

Contains 22 sections covering, inter alia, objectives (protection of workers against risks and injuries related to work with chemical substances), scope of application, definitions, information on dangers and risks, information at the workplace, reduction of risks, special preventive and protective measures to be adopted by employers and workers, employers' duty to prevent hazards, hazards, workers' education and guidance, prohibitions, medical control, and miscellaneous rules. Lists dangerous chemical substances in an annex.

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

Decision (No. 1232 of 2000) of the Ministry of Social and Health Care to amend the Decision of the Ministry of Labour on carcinogenic substances (No. 838 of 1993).

Adoption: 2000-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | FIN-2000-M-58582

Amends s. 1 (duties for employers to notify workers exposed to working methods and substances listed in annex) and contains an annex listing carcinogenic substances.

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

Ordinance (No. 716 of 2000) of the Council of State to avert cancer risk in relation to work.

Adoption: 2000-08-03 | Date of entry into force: 2000-09-01 | FIN-2000-R-58308

Contains 21 sections covering, inter alia, scope of application (work with carcinogenic substances, with substances susceptible to cause genetic damages), definitions, list of carcinogenic substances, evaluation of risks, reduced use and substitution of substances, hindrance and reduction of exposure, means to avert cancer risk, information to industrial protection authorities, expected and unexpected exposure, access to risk areas, protective equipment, training and instructions, information, control of exposure, and health examination. Contains one annex on exposure limits at work. Repeals Decisions of Council of State (No. 355 of 1982) respecting benzene exposure at work, and (No. 1182 of 1992) to avert cancer risk in relation to work.

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

Government Decision on Tobacco Smoke in the Environment and the Fight against the Associated Risk of Cancer at Work (1153/1999). (Valtioneuvoston päätös ympäristön tupakansavusta ja siihen liittyvän syöpävaaran torjunnasta työssä) -

Adoption: 1999-12-08 | Date of entry into force: 2000-07-01 | FIN-1999-R-74949

Provides rules respecting measures to be taken by employers, including assessment of risks and exposure and measures to take to reduce risks.

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

Decision of the Council of State (No. 922 of 1999) to avert the risks of large scale accidents for workers.

Adoption: 1999-09-23 | Date of entry into force: 2000-01-01 | FIN-1999-M-55125

Contains ten sections covering, inter alia, scope of application, employers' obligations, cooperation between employers and workers, access to documents, workers' obligations, cooperation between the employers, training and instructions, exercises and miscellaneous provisions. Repeals Decision No. 1705 of 1991 on the same subject.

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

Decision No. 793 of 1999 by the Council of State concerning the use of cranes and forklift trucks for lifting persons.

Adoption: 1999-07-08 | Date of entry into force: 1999-09-01 | FIN-1999-R-74948

Provides detailed rules applicable to the use of cranes and forklift trucks.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act (No. 1142 of 1998) to amend the Act to protect against radiation (No. 592 of 1991).

Adoption: 1998-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-01 | FIN-1998-L-52183

Amends ss. 12 (definition of work involving radiation), Chapters 9 (rules governing work involving radiation, including protection of worker, medical examination, workers' rights, workers' training, and age limit) and 10 (medical use of radiation). Adds sub. 3 (limits to use) to s. 27, and subs. 2 (radiation in air and water) to s. 48.