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Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Instructions No. 12 of 2016 on Occupational Health and Safety Requirements. -

Adoption: 2016-10-24 | Date of entry into force: 2016-10-24 | IRQ-2016-M-105256

Section 1:(1) A committee shall be established at the National Center for Occupational Health and Safety, called the Engineering Inspection Committee.
(2) (A) The Committee shall include the objectives stipulated in Section 115 (2) of the Labour Law No. 37 of 2015.
(B)The Committee shall examine steam boilers, various pressure vessels, electrical elevators, lifting tools of all types and devices, and shall grant an annual inspection certificate.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 45 of 2015 concerning the Accession of the Republic of Iraq to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. -

Adoption: 2015-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2015-12-21 | IRQ-2015-L-102916

Approves the Accession of the Republic of Iraq to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 41 of 2015 on Noise Protection and Control. -

Adoption: 2015-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2015-12-07 | IRQ-2015-L-102971

Chapter I: Definitions, Objectives and Scope of Application.
Chapter II: Noise Control.
Chapter III: General and Final Provisions.

Repeals Law No. 21 of 1966 on Noise Prevention.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No.12 of 2015 on the accession of the Republic of Iraq to the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention No. 187 of 2006. -

Adoption: 2015-08-10 | Date of entry into force: 2015-08-10 | IRQ-2015-L-102969

Approves the accession of the Republic of Iraq to the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention No. 187 of 2006.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Instruction No. 1 of 2014 on the Liquidation of Nuclear Installations. -

Adoption: 2014-08-18 | Date of entry into force: 2014-08-18 | IRQ-2014-M-100324

Provides instructions on the Liquidation of Nuclear Installations.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Instructions No. 2 of 2014 on Environmental Protection from Municipal Waste. -

Adoption: 2014-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-07 | IRQ-2014-M-100325

These Instructions, consisting of 5 articles, aim at protecting the urban environment with a proper management of wastes, such as solid materials, recyclable and non-recyclable derived from domestic, commercial and professional activities, from the cleaning of streets, gardens, farms and public places, and construction waste.The Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works and the Municipality of Baghdad are responsible for collecting and transporting waste materials in places for the treatment and disposal; for creating the necessary supplies and equipment; for identifying appropriate locations and the development of containers to throw municipal waste; for distributing of special bags for waste producers; and for identifying waste collection dates. The aforementioned Ministry and Municipality have to decide also how to treat the reusable materials and dispose of others through landfills. Special provisions are established for waste weighing more than 50 kilograms and for farms owners and investors in farming.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 111 of 2012 Approves the Accession to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material. -

Adoption: 2014-03-17 | Date of entry into force: 2014-03-17 | IRQ-2014-L-100328

Approves the Accession to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 88 of 2012 Ratifying the UN Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. -

Adoption: 2013-09-09 | Date of entry into force: 2013-09-09 | IRQ-2013-L-96894

The Republic of Iraq ratified the UN Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1996 signed on 19/08/2008.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 48 of 2012 on National Monitoring Board to Prevent the Proliferation of Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Weapons. -

Adoption: 2012-10-01 | Date of entry into force: 2012-10-01 | IRQ-2012-L-94279

Chapter I: Definitions and Scope of Application.
Chapter II: The Board Establishment and the Objectives.
Chapter III: The Board Duties.
Chapter IV: The Board Council.
Chapter V: Financial Provisions.
Chapter VI: Criminal Provisions.
Chapter VII: General and Final Provisions.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Anti-Smoking Law (No. 19 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-02 | Date of entry into force: 2012-07-02 | IRQ-2012-L-94318

Chapter I: Definitions, Objectives and Means.
Chapter II: Prohibting Smoking in Public Places.
Chapter III: Prohibting Import, Manufacture and Sale of Tobacco.
Chapter IV: Sanctions.
Chapter V: General and Final Provisions

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act No. 8 of 2006 Upgrading the National Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

Adoption: 2006 | IRQ-2006-L-96650

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

Directive No.4 of 2001 on occupational diseases.

Adoption: 2001 | IRQ-2001-R-96656

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Directive No. 4 of 1993 concerning occupational health, protection of workers against vibration.

Adoption: 1993 | IRQ-1993-M-57640

Pursuant to Sections 3 and 105 of the Public Health Act (No. 89 of 1981), establishes work place procedures designed to minimise vibration and any harmful effects that it might have on workers. Stipulates maximum total daily limits for exposure to vibration.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Directive (No. 8 of 1993) amending occupational safety and health directive (No. 22 of 1987).

Adoption: 1993 | IRQ-1993-M-57636

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Directive (No. 22 of 1987), prohibiting the sale, rental, exhibition and/or transfer of the ownership of dangerous machinery without the latter's appropriate protection. Charges the vendor, leasor and/or parties undertaking the transfer of ownership with the responsibility of identifying dangerous parts and taking the appropriate steps to provide protection from them.

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

Instructions relative to decision No. 380 of 1989

Adoption: 1989-06-19 | IRQ-1989-R-57222

Defines the categories of employment for which occupational safety and health allowances may be provided.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Revolutionary Command Council Resolution No. 28 promulgating Law No. 6 concerning the National Commission for Occupational Hygiene and Safety.

Adoption: 1988-01-10 | IRQ-1988-L-6503

The Commission's functions include general policy formulation, undertaking studies, advising on draft legislation and obtaining data and information. Its membership includes workers' and employers' representatives.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 6 of 1988 concerning the National Commission for Occupational Hygiene and Safety.

Adoption: 1988 | IRQ-1988-L-96651

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

Revolutionary Command Council Resolution No. 551.

Adoption: 1987-07-27 | IRQ-1987-R-4563

English version published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Iraq, 1987-10-07, Vol. 30, No. 40, p. 4-5. Amends the organisational structure of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Inter alia, merges the Labour Department with the Vocational Training Department and the Department of the Handicapped Welfare with the Social Services Department.

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

Instructions No. 22 of 1987 Concerning Occupational Safety and Health

Adoption: 1987-01-01 | IRQ-1987-R-57209

Governs the enforcement of occupational health and safety regulations. Provides for inspections of places of employment and inspections reports. Establishes the duties and responsibilities of employers vis-a-vis occupational health and safety. Establishes the functions of safety commissions at places of work. Regulates the responsibilities and duties of workers with respect to occupational health and safety.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 98 of 1986 respecting popular medical clinics.

Adoption: 1986-09-09 | IRQ-1986-L-3004

English translation published in Official Gazette of the Republic of Iraq, No. 1, 7 Jan. 1987, p. 1-5. The Act establishes the Department of Popular Medical Clinics which is to open clinics offering services for reduced fees.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 101 of 1985 respecting Health Security Funds for officials of the state departments and the socialist sector.

Adoption: 1985-12-28 | IRQ-1985-L-2555

English translation published in Official Gazette of the Republic of Iraq, No. 30, 23 July 1986, p. 2-5. Provides for the organisation of the provision of health services for participants in a Health Security Fund.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 84 of 1985 on the Conservation of Hydrocarbon Resources.

Adoption: 1985-09-26 | IRQ-1985-L-2505

English translation published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Iraq, No. 37, 10 Sept. 1986, p. 1-9. In particular, contains provisions regarding safety of personnel. Repeals Law No. 229 of 1970 on the same subject.

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

Instructions No. 3/1985 Concerning Occupational Safety

Adoption: 1985-01-01 | IRQ-1985-R-57210

Provides for the enforcement of occupational safety provisions at places of work. Regulates that all work places are to appoint a person in charge of occupational safety and an occupational safety committee. Provides for the appointment and duties of the person responsible for occupational safety and for the occupational safety committee at each workplace. Establishes the functions and duties of employers and employees with regard to occupational safety.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Revolutionary Command Council Decision No. 552 of 1981

Adoption: 1981-05-02 | IRQ-1981-M-57217

Transfers all powers and responsbilities concerning occupational health from the Ministry of Health to the National Centre for Occupational Health and Safety and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Iraqi Law on Prevention of Ionizing Radiation, No. 99 of 1980. (قرار مجلس قيادة الثورة رقم (652) باصدار القانون رقم (99) لسنة 1980م بشأن الوقاية ضد الاشعاع الايوني) -

Adoption: 1980-05-04 | Date of entry into force: 1980-05-26 | IRQ-1980-L-89063

Repeals Law No. 80 of 1971 on the same subject.

Prescribes that the acquisition, use, manufacture, storage, loan, transportation, sale, purchase, import, export or possession of ionizing radiation sources are prohibited in the absence of a licence (sect. 3). The Radiation Control Agency shall be established under the Environmental Protection Board. Its competences are to: define radiation control policies; draw up and supervise implementation plans and programmes in this area; coordinate and supervise radiation control activities; and approve plans of radiation-emitting installations and installations for the storage of radioactive substances (sect. 4). Section 5 provides for the establishment of the Radiation Control Centre under the Radiation Control Agency. Duties and competences of the centre are to: monitor all peaceful use of ionizing radiations; ensure protection against the exposure to radiations and form pollution caused by them; identify radiation sources which require a licence; issue licences (sect. 6). The Agency shall lay down the conditions for granting licences and for licensing procedures (sect. 7). The Agency shall lay down conditions concerning protective measures such as maximum permitted exposure or contamination levels, maximum permitted concentration levels of radioactive substances in air and water according to the recommendations issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency and other competent international organizations (sect. 8). The transport of ionizing radiation sources shall be subject to instructions laid down by the Agency in the light of similar international recommendations (sect. 9). The Agency shall set out instructions regarding the prevention of accidents and the elimination of their consequences (sect. 10). Duties of owners of ionizing radiations sources are defined in section 12 and 13. Section 18 provides for the establishment of a medical committee under the Radiation Protection Centre. The aims of the committee are to: determine the occurrence of radiation accidents and the level of exposure of radiation; report on the diagnosis and on medical treatments in connexion with such incidents; and grant staff leave or advise on their assignment to other jobs (sect. 18).

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

Instructions No. 2 of 1979 concerning the Arab Recommendation No. 1 of 1977 concerning occupational safety and health.

Adoption: 1979 | IRQ-1979-R-96647

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Instruction No. 4, respecting occupational safety.

Adoption: 1977 | IRQ-1977-M-13391

Iraq - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Workers' Pension and Social Security Act [consolidation of Acts Nos. 27 of 17 May 1956/1 and 140 of 25 Aug. 1964/2, with amendments; Schedule of occupational diseases]. No. 112.

Adoption: 1969 | IRQ-1969-L-17911

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

Regulation No. 74 of 1968, Hygienic Control of Factories

Adoption: 1968-12-08 | IRQ-1968-R-57220

Regulates occupational health and safety of factories. Establishes safety and health provisions with respect to overcrowding, lighting, ventilation, sewage, cleanliness and the storage of dangerous substances. Establishes the obligations of employers in these regards. Regulates the medical examination of workers. Provides for the keeping of records by authorities.