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

Ordinance (No. 1143 of 1998) to amend the Ordinance to protect against radiation (No. 1512 of 1991).

Adoption: 1998-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-01 | FIN-1998-R-52184

Amends Chapters 2 (maximum values for radiation exposure) and 3 (control of radiation exposure and of health). Repeals s. 17(2), and adds subs. 4 (definitions) to s. 2, ss. 28a (protection of aircraft personnel) and 31a (customs declaration).

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

Decision (No. 164 of 1998) of the Social and Health Care Ministry respecting a list of dangerous substances.

Adoption: 1998-02-24 | Date of entry into force: 1998-03-10 | FIN-1998-M-49758

Contains two sections (description of annexes and entry into force) and five annexes comprising a comprehensive list over dangerous substances.

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

Decision of the Council of State (No. 121 of 1996) to amend the decision of the Council of State (No. 410 of 1986) respecting rules of procedure for the conduct of work involving explosives and quarrying.

Adoption: 1996-02-22 | Date of entry into force: 1996-03-01 | FIN-1996-M-46232

Amends several paragraphs.

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

Decision (No. 1380 of 1994) of the Council of State respecting work with asbestos.

Adoption: 1994-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 1995-04-01 | FIN-1994-M-43592

Details how work with materials containing asbestos is to be organized in order to minimize occupational health hazards. Imposes general and common as well as individual and particular obligations on all parties involved in directing and executing work with materials containing asbestos. Establishes maximum levels of asbestos at working sites to be measured regularly. Includes requirements regarding safety training.

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

Decision (No. 1214 of 1994) of the Council of State respecting a committee for the protection of workers against chemical substances.

Adoption: 1994-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | FIN-1994-M-43587

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

Ordinance respecting paid leave for persons working with radiation in hospitals and at Health Care Centres (No. 1045 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-28 | Date of entry into force: 1994-12-01 | Date of end of application: 1995-11-30 | FIN-1994-R-40034

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act (719/1994) on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. (Laki vaarallisten aineiden kuljetuksesta) -

Adoption: 1994-08-02 | FIN-1994-L-112225

The purpose of this Act is to prevent and avert any damage or hazard which the transport of dangerous goods may cause to people, the environment or property.

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

Decision of the Ministry of Environment on the procedure for advance approval and reporting of protective chemicals (No. 256 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-04-05 | Date of entry into force: 1994-05-01 | FIN-1994-M-36819

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

Ordinance respecting the supervision of non-ionizing radiation (No. 1306 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-R-36452

Provides, inter alia, that provisions for the supervision by labour protection and health authorities are to be prescribed separately. Made under the Radiation Protection Act (No. 592 of 1991).

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting the protection of workers against the risks and disabilities caused by exposure to noise at work (No. 1404 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-M-36455

Rules in respect of, inter alia, control of noise at work, training and information, personal protective equipment and medical examination. Made under the Act respecting labour protection at work (No. 299 of 1958).

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting work at computer screens (No. 1405 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-M-36456

Rules in respect to, inter alia, working conditions, training and information, medical examination and uses of equipment. Made under the Act respecting labour protection at work (No. 299 of 1958).

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting manual loads and lifting at work (No. 1409 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-M-36460

Provides, inter alia, that the employer is obliged to offer workers with the means (machines, etc.) needed to avoid manual loads. The employer shall also provide workers with training and information on the risks if loads are not carried in the right manner. Made under the Act respecting labour protection (No. 299 of 1958).

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

Government Decision on Work Carried out with Lead (1154/1993). (Valtioneuvoston päätös lyijytyöstä) -

Adoption: 1993-12-09 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-M-35661

Provides that the employer shall take such measures deemed necessary to prevent the exposure to lead. The employer shall provide workers with personal protective equipment. The worker is obliged to use the protective equipment and to follow safety instructions.

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting protection of workers exposed to biological agents at work (No. 1155 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-12-09 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-01 | FIN-1993-M-35662

Rules in respect of personal protective equipment, information and training of workers and listing of workers exposed to agents. Made under the Act respecting protection at work (No. 299 of 1958).

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

Decision of the Ministry of Labour respecting substances found dangerous in the air at workplaces (No. 860 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-10-06 | Date of entry into force: 1993-11-01 | FIN-1993-M-36830

Confirms the list of chemicals agents that have been found harmful in the air.

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

Decision of the Ministry of Labour on carcinogenic agents (No. 838 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-09-30 | Date of entry into force: 1993-10-01 | FIN-1993-M-37168

Provides for a list of substances considered as carcinogenic.

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

Decision of the Council of State amending the decision of the Council of State respecting the protection of workers against risks in connection with exposure to chemical agents (No. 727 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993-07-29 | Date of entry into force: 1993-08-01 | FIN-1993-M-35369

Provides for rules in respect of obligations of the employer, information on protection, list of chemicals in use at the workplace and training.

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

Ordinance (675/1993) respecting chemicals. (Kemikaaliasetus) -

Adoption: 1993-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 1993-08-01 | FIN-1993-R-74960

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

Decision of the Council of State on vinyl-chloride work. (No. 919 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-10-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | FIN-1992-M-34510

The purpose of the decision is to protect workers employed at workplaces where vinylchloride is manufactured, recycled, disposed or transported or who are otherwise exposed to vinylchloride at work.

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting protection of workers in connection with exposure to chemical agents. (No. 920 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-10-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | FIN-1992-M-34511

The decision is applicable to work where workers are exposed or may be exposed to chemical agents that affect health and safety.

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

Decision of the Workers' Protection Board to amend the decision (No. 231 of 1990) respecting methods and equipment in asbestos work. (No. 176 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-02-10 | Date of entry into force: 1992-03-01 | FIN-1992-M-31643

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

Decision (9:89) of the Labour Protection Board respecting preparation for asbestos work on board ships.

Adoption: 1989-10-05 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-01 | FIN-1989-M-30953

Regulates under the Decision (886:87) of the Council of State respecting work carried out with asbestos on board ships (training, planning, authorisation, safety equipment, etc.).

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act (1800:89) to amend the Radiation Safety Act (174:57).

Adoption: 1989-09-08 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-01 | FIN-1989-L-30958

Amends section 13 (crimes against the Act).

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

Government Decision on Containers Containing Dangerous Goods and their Labelling (421/1989). (Valtioneuvoston päätös vaarallisia aineita sisältävistä säiliöistä ja niiden merkinnöistä) -

Adoption: 1989-04-27 | FIN-1989-R-112388

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

Decision No. 205 of 1989 by the National Board of Occupational Safety and Health on medical health examinations for work involving asbestos.

Adoption: 1989-01-12 | Date of entry into force: 1989-04-01 | FIN-1989-R-74946

Provides complementary rules for medical examinations of workers involved with asbestos under Decision (No. 886 of 1987) of the Council of State respecting work carried out with asbestos.

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

Ordinance (1120:88) to amend Ordinance (328:57) respecting radiation safety.

Adoption: 1988-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-28 | FIN-1988-R-30969

Amends section 5(1) (supervisor and keeper).

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

Ordinance (991/88) to amend Ordinance (1/67) respecting annual leave for persons employed in dangerous radiation work at hospitals.

Adoption: 1988-11-25 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-01 | FIN-1988-R-30976

Amends section 4(2) (granting of leave).

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

Decision (536/88) of the Council of State to apply the decision respecting work carried out with asbestos to work carried out on board ships.

Adoption: 1988-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 1988-09-01 | FIN-1988-M-31010

Decision (886/87) respecting work carried out with asbestos under Act (299/58) respecting the protection of labour is applicable to work carried out on board ships.

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

Decision (477/88) of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Health respecting carcinogens and their labelling and classification.

Adoption: 1988-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-01 | FIN-1988-M-31013

Regulates the labelling and classification of carcinogenic materials under inter alia Decision (583/85) respecting the prevention of the risk of cancer at work. Repeals Decision (1060/83) on the same subject.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Ordinance respecting noise-level control under the Noise Control Act (No. 382 of 1987). No. 169.

Adoption: 1988-02-12 | FIN-1988-L-6324

Regulates the application of the Act; the duties of the various authorities; the duty to report work carried out which causes noise, etc.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Nuclear Energy Act (990/1987). (Ydinenergialaki) -

Adoption: 1987-12-11 | FIN-1987-L-85507

Provides that the objectives of the use of nuclear energy is to be in the overall interest of society, and in particular to ensure that the use of nuclear energy us used in a manner that is safe for both humans and the environment and does not promote proliferation of nuclear weapons. Also provides for the general principles of nuclear waste management, implementation of nuclear energy, and authorization for the use and control of the competent authorities.

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting work carried out with asbestos under the Act respecting the Protection of Labour (No. 299 of 1958) [LS 1958 - Fin. 1]. No. 886.

Adoption: 1987-11-26 | FIN-1987-M-4792

Regulates the way the work is to be carried out when material contains asbestos (the employer's duties).

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

Decision of the Council of State to amend its Decision (No. 730 of 1974) respecting combatting noise at work. No. 879.

Adoption: 1986-11-27 | FIN-1986-M-4112

Inserts new ss. 2a, 3a and 3b (regulates the use of machines which produce noise) and amends s. 4 (the employer's furnishing of hearing protection).

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

Ordinance respecting the duties of certain authorities in connection with the assessment of the possible risk of cancer presented by substances and products.

Adoption: 1985-07-12 | FIN-1985-R-1870

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting the prevention of the risk of cancer at work.

Adoption: 1985-06-06 | FIN-1985-M-1867

Repeals the Decision of the Council of State (No. 952 of 1975) to apply the Act respecting protection against carcinogenic substances and operations at work.

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

Decision of the Council of State respecting a council for the assessment of health risks associated with chemical substances.

Adoption: 1985-06-06 | FIN-1985-M-1868

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

Ordinance No. 225 of 1977 on measures to restrict smoking.

Adoption: 1977-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 1977-03-01 | FIN-1977-R-74944

Provides rules for the application of Act (No. 693 of 1976) on measures to restrict smoking.

Finland - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Act No. 693 of 1976 on measures to restrict smoking

Adoption: 1976-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 1977-03-01 | FIN-1976-L-74910

Provides measures to restrict smoking, including total ban in certain places.

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

Ordinance respecting explosives.

Adoption: 1971-09-24 | FIN-1971-R-16976

Repeals Ordinance No. 93 of 7 Mar. 1925 on the same subject.