Malta > Protection against particular hazards

Malta - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations (L.N. No. 250 of 2010) (S.L. 424.32). -

Adoption: 2010-04-30 | MLT-2010-L-86872

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

Protection of Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Asbestos at Work Regulations (L.N. 323 of 2006) (S.L. 424.23). -

Adoption: 2006-12-16 | MLT-2006-R-75361

Provides protection of workers against risks arising from exposure to asbestos at work, including assessmens of risks, notification, prohibition by means of spraying, measurements, limit value, work plan, personal protective equipment, record keeping, medical surveillance, etc.

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Noise) Regulations (L.N. No. 158 of 2006) (S.L. 424.28). -

Adoption: 2006-07-28 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-28 | Date of partial entry into force: 2011-02-05 | Date of partial entry into force: 2008-02-05 | MLT-2006-R-75360

Provides minimum requirements for the protection of workers against noise, including: exposure limits, assessments of risks, elimination or minimizing the risks, personal protective equipment, information, training, consulation and participatio of workers, health surveillance and record keeping.

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Vibration) Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 371 of 2005) (S.L. 424.31). -

Adoption: 2005-07-06 | MLT-2005-R-72495

Provides for the protection of workers against exposure to vibrations and implements Directive 2002/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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

Control of Major Accident Hazards (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 (Legal Notice No. 6 of 2005) -

Adoption: 2005-01-11 | MLT-2005-R-69907

Amend the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations in order to implement Directive 2003/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks arising from exposure to Noise) Regulations, 2004 (Legal Notice 185 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-04 | MLT-2004-R-69296

Made in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424). Sets forth how noise levels at work should be assessed and provides general instructions on limiting the negative effects of exposure to noise at work such as the provision of ear protectors, hearing checks, information and training. The employer is required to take measures to reduce the risks such as controlling noise at source.

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

Work Place (Minimum Requirements for Work) (Confined Spaces and Spaces having Explosive Atmospheres) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 41 of 2004) (S.L. 424.27). -

Adoption: 2004-01-30 | MLT-2004-R-71851

Establishes minimum requirements for the occupational health and safety protection of workers working in confined spaces and, or in spaces having explosive atmospheres. Includes three Parts, Part I contains provision on working in confined spaces and Part II contains provision on explosive atmospheres and Part II contains general provisions.

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

Protection of Workers from Risks related to Exposure to Biological Agents at Work Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 228 of 2003) (S.L. 242.25). -

Adoption: 2003-09-05 | MLT-2003-R-71853

The scope of these regulations is to protect workers against risks to their health and safety, including the prevention of such risks, arising or likely to arise from exposure to biological agents at work. These regulations lay down particular minimum provisions in this area concerning the prevention of occupational risks, the protection of health and safety, the elimination of risk and accident factors, the information to, consultation, balanced participation and training of workers and their representatives.

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

Protection of the Health and Safety of Workers from the Risks related to Chemical Agents at Work Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 227 of 2003) (S.L. 424.24). -

Adoption: 2003-09-05 | MLT-2003-R-71854

The scope of these regulations is to lay down minimum requirements for the protection of workers from risks to their health and safety arising, or likely to arise, from the effects of chemical agents that are present at the workplace or as a result of any work activity involving chemical agents.

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

Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations, 2003 (S.L. 424.19). -

Adoption: 2003-07-04 | MLT-2003-R-69906

These regulations, made pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act, aim to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances.

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

Protection of Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Carcinogens or Mutagens at Work Regulations (Legal Notice No. 122 of 2003) (S.L. 424.22). -

Adoption: 2003-05-16 | MLT-2003-R-69302

Made in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424). Sets forth the procedures to be followed by workers and employers to limit exposure to carcinogens or mutagens such as protection from exposure, health surveillance, risk assessment and training. Also provides lists of substances (Schedule I) and daily limit values (Schedule III).

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

Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Work with Display Screen Equipment Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 43 of 2002) (S.L. 424.14). -

Adoption: 2002 | MLT-2002-R-71869

Establishes the minimum health and safety requirements for workstations and display screen equipment including employers' obligations, information and training for workers, daily work routine, worker consultation and participation, protection of workers' eyes and eyesight and offences.

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

Power Presses Regulations, 1984 (L.N. 25 of 1984) (S.L. 424.08). -

Adoption: 1984 | MLT-1984-R-71873

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

Steam and Hot Water Boilers Regulations, 1976 (L.N. 34 of 1976) (S.L. 424.07). -

Adoption: 1976 | MLT-1976-R-71874

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

Factories (Hoists and Lifts) Regulations, 1964 (L.N. 47 of 1964) (S.L. 424.05). -

Adoption: 1964-12-12 | MLT-1964-R-71875

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

Work Places (Woodworking Machinery) Regulations (S.L. 424.01). -

Adoption: 1950-05-05 | MLT-1949-R-71878

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

White Phosphorus Matches (Prohibition) Ordinance of 1910. -

Adoption: 1910 | MLT-1910-R-67027