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Finland - Dock workers - 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).