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Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Radiation Safety and Control Act 2019. -

Adoption: 2019-09-04 | PNG-2019-L-110189

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare (Amendment) Act 2016 (No. 15 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-12-13 | PNG-2016-L-105174

1. Regulations (Amendment of Section 50).
2. Continuance of former acts, etc.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Oil and Gas Regulation 2002 (No. 10 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002 | PNG-2002-R-88048

Regulates, inter alia, the health and safety standards in the gas and oil industry.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Oil and Gas Regulation 1999 (No. 12 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999 | PNG-1999-R-88049

Regulates, inter alia, the health and safety standards in the gas and oil industry.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Oil and Gas Act 1998 (No. 49 of 1998). -

Adoption: 1998 | PNG-1998-L-88047

Regulates the oil and gas industry. Contains certain provisions which relate to the health and safety of workers (article 88, 116(6)(a), 124, 125, 126, 127, 152 and 182)

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Provident Fund Rules 1981 (Cap. 377). -

Adoption: 1981 | Date of entry into force: 1981-07-01 | PNG-1981-R-88041

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Mining (Safety) Act 1977 (No. 45 of 1977). -

Adoption: 1977 | Date of entry into force: 1978-06-08 | PNG-1977-L-82399

Regulates the inspection, works and safety of mines. To be read along with the Mining Act 1992.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety (Chemical Treatment of Timber) Order 1975. -

Adoption: 1975 | PNG-1975-R-65901

Provides, inter alia, for requirements for chemical-processing areas and their maintenance.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety (Explosive-powered Tools) Order 1973. -

Adoption: 1973 | PNG-1973-R-65903

Provides, inter alia, for requirements for projectiles and use of cartridges.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety (Monocrotophos) Order 1971. -

Adoption: 1971 | PNG-1971-R-65905

Applies to the use of monocrotophos as a spray in cacao plantations. Contains provisions on liability of employers, medical safeguards and blood examinations.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety (Excavation Works, Shafts and Tunnels) Order 1968. -

Adoption: 1968 | PNG-1968-R-65902

Contains provisions on ventilation, signals, safety measures for cages, special safety and protection.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety (Lifts) Order 1968. -

Adoption: 1968 | PNG-1968-R-65904

Provides for liability of operators, approval of lifts and inspection.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety (Building Works) Order 1967. -

Adoption: 1967 | PNG-1967-R-65900

Provides for safety measures with ladders, electrical appliances, cranes and hoists.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety (Tractors and Earthmoving and Mobile Construction Equipment) Order 1965. -

Adoption: 1965 | PNG-1965-R-65906

Contains provisions on logging operations, protective clothing and warning signs.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Regulation of 1965 (Cap. 175A). -

Adoption: 1965 | PNG-1965-R-65870

Part I. Preliminary, Part II. Administration, Part III. Registration, etc., of Factories, Part IV. Conditions of Work, Part V. Boilers and Pressure Vessels, Part VI. Saw Milling and Woodworking, Part VII. Miscellaneous.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Act of 1961 (Cap. 175). -

Adoption: 1961 | PNG-1961-L-65869

Part I. Preliminary, Part II. Administration, Part III. Inspection and General, Part IV. Registration of Factories, Part V. Conditions of Work, Part VI. Miscellaneous.

Papua New Guinea - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mining (Safety) Regulation 1935. -

Adoption: 1935 | PNG-1935-R-82400

Contains specific detailed provisions for the implementation of the Mining (Safety) Act.