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Guyana - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Suicide Prevention Act 2022 (Act No. 19 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-11-07 | GUY-2022-L-113794

Establishes the National Suicide Prevention Commission, set out its role and functions including the drafting of suicide prevention policy and centres to provide services including counselling. Includes provisions on referrals by parents, teachers and employers as well as obligation for medical facilities, emergency services, police and mental health workers to report suicides.

Guyana - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Mental Health Protection And Promotion Act 2022 (Act No. 14 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-09-13 | GUY-2022-L-113796

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - The Promotion of Mental Health Services and Access to Mental Health Services
Part III - Determination of Mental Illness, Capacity and Consent
Part IV - Human Rights of Person with Mental Illness
Part V - Nominated Representative and Guardianship
Part VI - Care and Treatment of Person with Mental Illness
Part VII - The Mental Health Board
Part VIII - Offences
Part IX - Miscellaneous

Guyana - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Occupational Health and Safety (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 22 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-05-28 | GUY-2009-L-99464

Guyana - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cap. 99:06). -

Adoption: 1997-10-28 | GUY-1997-L-72147

Provides for the registration and regulation of industrial establishments, for occupational safety and health of persons at work and, for purposes connected therewith or material thereto.

Section 41 prohibits the employment of persons under the age of 15 ("children") in factories.

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

Factories (Prescribed Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 1983 (No. 8 of 1983).

Adoption: 1983-12-21 | GUY-1983-R-55351

Makes an amendment to the Factories (Prescribed Forms) Regulations.

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

Factories (Health and Welfare) (Amendment) Regulations 1983 (no. 9 of 1983)

Adoption: 1983-12-14 | GUY-1983-R-55241

Amends the Factories (Health and Welfare) Regulations with the aim of removing restrictions on the employment of females factories and the stipulations as to their hours of work therein.

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

Factories (Prescribed Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 1976 (Mo. 8 of 1976)

Adoption: 1976-07-31 | GUY-1976-R-55352

Amends the Factories (Presribed Forms) Regulations by amending the form for use in the appointment of inspectors.

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

Factories (Amendment) Order, 1974 (No. 77 of 1974)

Adoption: 1974-06-07 | GUY-1974-R-55350

Makes and amendment to the Factories Act relating to the exploration of mineral resources.

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

Building (Safety) Regulations (No. 4 of 1955).

Adoption: 1955 | GUY-1955-R-42181

Provides regulations relating to, inter alia, scaffolds, ladders, roof work, cranes, lifting gear, excavations, and demolition of buildings. Part VI relates to dangerous fumes, poisonous substances and protection of the eyes. An abstract of these Regulations shall be posted at each building site (s. 69). Made under Factories Act 1947.

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

Factories (Woodworking Machinery) (Safety) Regulations (No. 4 of 1953).

Adoption: 1953 | GUY-1953-R-42179

Provides regulations governing working space, lighting, training and supervision, and safety measures related to the operation of various types of saws and woodworking machinery. Made under Factories Act 1947.

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

Factories (Safety) Regulations (No. 14 of 1953).

Adoption: 1953 | GUY-1953-R-42180

Provides regulations relating to the safe operation of machinery in factories, including hoists and lifts. Young persons and women shall not be permitted to clean and oil machinery if doing so exposes them to moving parts (s. 8). Part II regulates the construction and maintenance of floors, passages and stairs. Part V regulates work performed in conjunction with dangerous fumes. Made under Factories Act 1947.

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

Factories (First Aid) Regulations (No. 2 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | GUY-1951-R-42175

Requires employers to provide a first aid box for every one hundred employees, and specifies required contents of the box in attached schedule. Made under section 26 of Factories Act 1947.

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

Factories (Fire Escape) Regulations (No. 1 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | GUY-1951-R-42174

Regulates fire alarms, means of escape, fire drills, training and other safety measures against fire. Section 3 provides for inspection of fire safety measures and certification of compliance with regulations. Made under section 26 of Factories Act 1947.

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

Docks (Safety Regulations) (No. 2 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | GUY-1951-R-42176

Provides comprehensive regulations on dock safety. Part I regulates safety measures on docks, including maintenance of equipment to save persons from drowning (s. 5). Part II relates to means of access between ship and shore. Part III governs lifting machinery. Parts IV-VI provide specific and miscellaneous provisions, including a prohibition of persons under 18 from operating a crane or winch (s. 32). Part VII outlines powers of the Labour Authority in relation to the regulations. Made under Factories Act 1947.

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

Distilleries (Safety) Regulations (No. 7 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | GUY-1951-R-42177

Persons entering a still-vat or similar space where dangerous fumes may be present shall wear a safety belt and be provided with a suitable breathing apparatus and rest periods. Made under section 26 of Factories Act 1947.

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

Factories (Health and Welfare) Regulations (No. 16 of 1951).

Adoption: 1951 | GUY-1951-R-42178

Provides regulations governing, inter alia, cleanliness, overcrowding, temperature, ventilation, lighting, drainage, drinking water, sanitary conveniences, facilities for sitting, meals, industrial disease, hours of work and overtime. Each employee shall be allowed at least 250 cubic feet of space in a factory workroom (s. 4). Young persons and women shall not work more than 8 hours a day and clock more than 100 hours of overtime per year (ss. 16-17). Made under Factories Act 1947.

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

Factories (Prescribed Forms) Regulations (No. 12 of 1949).

Adoption: 1949 | GUY-1949-R-42173

Provides forms for registration of factories, appointment of inspectors, and annual report of examining surgeons. Made under s. 26 of Factories Act 1947.

Guyana - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Steam Boilers Regulation Act (Cap. 95:04). -

Adoption: 1907 | Date of entry into force: 1907-10-26 | GUY-1907-L-72135

Guyana - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories (Dangerous Trades Regulation) Act (Cap. 95:03). -

Adoption: 1891 | Date of entry into force: 1891-04-22 | GUY-1891-L-72134

Concerns manufactures of explosive or inflammable substances.