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Mauritius - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Use of Pesticides Act 2018 (Act No. 8 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-07-19 | MUS-2018-L-108722

The Act contains provisions to regulate, control and monitor the use of pesticides.

Mauritius - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security Act 2018 (Act No. 16 of 2018). -

Adoption: 2018-03-19 | MUS-2018-L-108721

To provide for the establishment of a Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security Authority to regulate and control all radiation sources and practices for the adequate protection of people and the environment, both now and in the future, against the harmful effects of ionising radiation.

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

Occupational Safety and Health (Safety of Scaffolds) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (GN No. 240 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2016-03-01 | MUS-2015-R-101535

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

Occupational Safety and Health (Transportation of Employees) Regulations 2014 (GN No. 210 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-10-31 | Date of entry into force: 2016-10-31 | MUS-2014-R-98420

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

Occupational Safety and Health (Control of Asbestos at Work) Regulations 2014 (G.N. No. 216 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-10-20 | Date of entry into force: 2016-10-31 | MUS-2014-R-98418

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

Occupational Safety and Health (Safety of Scaffolds) Regulations 2013 (GN No. 16 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2013-11-22 | MUS-2013-R-98501

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

Occupational Safety and Health (Work at Height) Regulations 2013 (GN No. 190 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-07-18 | Date of entry into force: 2013-12-18 | MUS-2013-R-98513

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

Occupational Safety and Health (Noise at Work) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 107 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-05-09 | Date of entry into force: 2013-05-09 | MUS-2012-R-98519

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

Radiation Protection (Registration of Radiation Sources and Facilities) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 141 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-10-21 | MUS-2009-R-82668

Regulates the system for the notification and registration of radiation sources and facilities.

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

Occupational Safety and Health (Electricity at Work) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 47 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-05-14 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-01 | MUS-2009-R-82717

Repeals Part XIII of the Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1980. Provides for safety provisions with respect to electrical installations in the workplace.

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

Environment Protection (Industrial Waste Audit) Regulations 2008 (GN No. 255 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-11-07 | MUS-2008-R-81531

Provides for the measures to be taken for an industrial waste audit including who is to carry it out, forms to be filled and and the contents of the report.

Mauritius - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Dangerous Chemicals Control Act, 2004 (Act No. 16 of 2004) -

Adoption: 2004-07-06 | MUS-2004-L-70209

Establishes the Dangerous Chemicals Advisory Council and the Dangerous Chemicals Control Board. Part IV provides for licenses, permits, notificaton and duty to provide information concerning dangerous chemicals. Part V regulates the classification, labelling and sale of dangerous chemicals. Part VI deals with the duty of importers, exporters and manufacturers to provide safety data sheets. Part VII deals with protection against dangerous chemicals including duties of employers, workers and safe guards for the public. Part VIII regulates the transport and storage of dangerous chemicals and Part IX provides that certain chemicals listed in schedule 18 are to be prohibited. Part X sets out the enforcement provisions for the Act.

Mauritius - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Protection Act 1992 (No. 22 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-06-29 | Date of entry into force: 1992-09-28 | MUS-1992-L-31781

Provides for protection from ionising radiation, establishes a Radiation Protection Board and provides for the composition and functions of the Board.

Mauritius - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

The Public Health (Amendment) Act, 1990. No. 5.

Adoption: 1990-04-20 | MUS-1990-L-20828

Regulates the discharge of effluents and wastes from hotels.

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

Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare (Woodworking Machines) Regulations 1989 (No. 66 of 1989). -

Adoption: 1989-04-26 | MUS-1989-R-88203

Sets out the safety measures to be taken when working with woodworking machinery.

Mauritius - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Trust Fund for Disabled Persons Act 1988. No. 30.

Adoption: 1988-11-24 | MUS-1988-L-8395

An Act to provide for the establishment of a Trust Fund for Disabled Persons. Section 4 provides that the objects of the Fund are to set up training centres and sheltered workshops for, and to develop and provide appropriate training to, disabled persons with a view to enabling them to secure employment or to work on their own account.

Mauritius - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Explosives Act, 1982 (RL 2/687).

Adoption: 1982-06-12 | MUS-1982-L-64410

Regulates manufacture and use of explosives. Provides for the following matters: manufacture of explosives, handling and care of explosives, precautions against fire or explosion, control of explosives, import permits, notice of intended import, duty of Port Master, duty of controller, permit to remove explosives, transport of explosives, storage of explosives, application for store licence, issue and revocation of store licence, sale of explosives, explosives issued for use, issue of blasting certificates, prohibition for minors to handle explosives, powers of police officers, powers to search for explosives, seizure and detention of explosive, and some related matters.