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

Regulation No. 31 of 2023 on the occupational safety and health system and prevention of occupational hazards in institutions. (نظام رقم 31 لسنة 2023 بشأن نظام السلامة والصحة المهنية والوقاية من الأخطار المهنية في المؤسسات) -

Adoption: 2023-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2023-08-15 | JOR-2023-R-115301

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

Regulation No. 32 of 2023 on the system of preventive and curative medical care for workers in institutions. (نظام رقم 32 لسنة 2023 بشأن نظام العناية الطبية الوقائية والعلاجية للعمال في المؤسسات) -

Adoption: 2023-06-15 | Date of entry into force: 2023-08-15 | JOR-2023-R-115302

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

Regulation No. 32 of 2016 Regulates the Transportation of Radioactive Materials. -

Adoption: 2016-03-16 | Date of entry into force: 2016-03-16 | JOR-2016-R-105628

Regulates the Transportation of Radioactive Materials.

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

Regulation No. 108 of 2015 on Radiation Protection. -

Adoption: 2015-11-16 | Date of entry into force: 2015-11-16 | JOR-2015-R-102865

Regulates Radiation and Radioactive Material Radiation doses to workers.

Jordan - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 45 of 2015 Ratifying Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage. -

Adoption: 2015-11-01 | Date of entry into force: 2015-11-01 | JOR-2015-L-103045

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ratifies Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage.

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

Instructions on ensuring general radiation protection and nuclear safety and security. -

Adoption: 2015-07-01 | Date of entry into force: 2015-07-01 | JOR-2015-M-103027

Provides instructions to Ensure general radiation protection and nuclear safety and security.

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

Council of Ministers Decision No. 6439 of 09/11/2014 approves the accession of The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan to the Protocol of 1992 to amend the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969. -

Adoption: 2014-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 2014-12-31 | JOR-2014-R-100352

Approves the accession of The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan to the Protocol of 1992 to amend the International International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969.

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

Regulation No. 8 of 2013 concerning the Basis and Conditions for Granting Licenses and Permits for the Radiation Facilities and Workers. -

Adoption: 2013-02-14 | Date of entry into force: 2013-02-14 | JOR-2013-R-95893

This Regulation provides 24 Articles concerning the basis and conditions for applying and granting licenses and permits for the Radiation Facilities and Workers.

It repeals Regulation No. 33 of 2003 concerning the Basis and Conditions for Granting Licenses and Permits for the Radiation Facilities and Workers.

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

Ministerial Order of 2011, concerning occupations that are dangerous or tiring or harmful to the health of youth. -

Adoption: 2011-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 2011-06-16 | JOR-2011-R-90849

This Order determines the types of hazardous employment that are prohibited for juveniles under the age of 18 years.
The Order contains the following list of the types of jobs that are classified as hazardous or dangerous or tiring or harmful to the health of young workers.

1. Physical Hazard Works
2. Psychological and Social Hazards of Work
3. Moral Hazardous Works
4. Chemical Hazards
5. Physical Hazards
6. Biological and Bacteriological Hazards
7. Ergonomic Hazards
8. Other Hazards

Under these headings, further details are given as to the specific occupations that are considered to be hazardous to youth. Under the title other Hazards, children prohibited from working on ships. The Minister by an order may add more hazardous employment that are prohibited for children under the age of 18 years and that shall be according to a report formed by a specialized authority.

Jordan - Occupational safety and health - International agreement

Corporation Agreement between The Government of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and The Government of Japan concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. -

Adoption: 2011-02-01 | JOR-2011-IA-90925

The Government of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and The Government of Japan have signed on 10 September 2010 in Amman, Jordan an agreement that will enhance and develop cooperation between them in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes informing each other that their respective internal procedures necessary for entry into force of this Agreement have been completed.

Jordan - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 43 for the year 2007, Radiation Protection, and Nuclear Safety and Security Law. -

Adoption: 2007 | JOR-2007-L-95211

Establishes the Radiation and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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

Instructions regarding the initial medical test for employees working in establishments, in accordance with Art. 3 of the Regulation No. 42 of 1998 on Preventive Medical Care and Treatment of Employees in Establishments -

Adoption: 1999-06-01 | JOR-1999-M-70520

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

Instructions regarding the periodical medical test for employees in establishments. -

Adoption: 1999-06-01 | JOR-1999-M-70543

Employers are obliged to establish periodical medical tests for workers.

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

Instructions concerning sectors subject to the provisions of the Regulation of Forming Committees and Supervisors for Safety and Vocational Health of 1998. -

Adoption: 1998-09-16 | JOR-1998-M-70516

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

Regulation No. 42 of 1998 on Preventive Medical Care and Treatment of Employees in Establishments. Issued in accordance with Art. 85(b) of Labour Code, No. 8 of 1996. -

Adoption: 1998-08-01 | JOR-1998-R-70512

Provides that employers must ensure that workers undergo a medical examination before starting a job to ensure that they are physically able to do the work required. They may also establish periodic examinations. The results are to be kept in a special medical file for each worker. The employer is also obliged to inform the worker of the risks associated with the job. The regulation also provides for the establishment of medical services in all enterprises.

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

Regulation No. 43 of 1998 concerning the Protection and Safety of Tools and Industrial Machines and Workplaces. Issued in accordance with Art. 85(c) of Labour Code, No. 8 of 1996. -

Adoption: 1998-08-01 | JOR-1998-R-70513

Regulates the safety and health issues related to machinery, electricity and chemicals.

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

Instructions concerning the protection of employees and establishments from dangers in the work environment. Issued in accordance with the provisions of Art. 79 of the Labour Code, No. 8 of 1996. -

Adoption: 1998-06-16 | JOR-1998-M-70517

Provides for the protection of workers against hazards in the work place through the provision of personal safety equipment and includes tables on the maximum weights to be lifted acording to age and sex and exposure limits for noise levels. It also regulates the provision of rest rooms, changing rooms and eating facilities as well as medical examinations.

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

Decision issued by the Minister of Labour regarding the level of direction for occupational safety and health training of 1998.

Adoption: 1998-04-16 | JOR-1998-M-70552

Regulates the institute where occupational safety and health supervisors are to receive training as well as the criteria for the training.

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

Regulation No. 7 of 1998 on Regulation of Forming Committees and Supervisors of Occupational Safety and Health No. (7) Of the Year 1998. Issued by virtue of Art. 85 of Labour Code, No. 8 of 1996. -

Adoption: 1998-02-16 | JOR-1998-R-70510

Establishes occupational safety and health committees and supervisors in enterprises with over 50 workers in the sectors specified by the Ministry of Labour.

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

Decision issued by the Ministry of Labour regarding first aid kits for employees in establishments

Adoption: 1997-01-16 | JOR-1997-M-70545

Sets out the contents to be included in first aid kits for each establishment.

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

Industrial accidents and occupational diseases instructions, 1993

Adoption: 1993 | Date of entry into force: 1994-03-01 | JOR-1993-R-38313

Instructions issued by the Social Security Authority under s.12 of the Social Security Act, 1987 (No.30), to define "industrial accident", prescribe the procedures to be observed in the event of such an accident (especially reporting obligations), and provide for medical assistance to victims and financial compensation for disability resulting from an industrial accident or the contraction of an occupational disease.

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

Physicians' Annual Contracts Regulations (No. 35 of 1991)

Adoption: 1991-11-05 | Date of entry into force: 1991-12-01 | JOR-1991-R-33853

Regulations made under s. 71 of the Jordanian Medical Association Act (No.13 of 1972). A physician may conclude a fixed-term contract with any enterprise to provide medical care to its workers. Each physician may conclude a maximum of five such contracts, except where the Council of the Medical Association increases this number to make up for a shortage of physicians in a particular district.