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Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2012 (Act No. 7 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-08-23 | SLE-2012-L-96962

Being an Act to provide for the establishment of the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority to exercise regulatory and supervisory control for the beneficial and peaceful uses of radioactive substances and their applications, including licensing, inspection and enforcement throughout Sierra Leone; to provide adequate protection to the public, workers and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation; to provide for Sierra Leone to meet its obligations under relevant international treaties, in particular, the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Agreement between Sierra Leone and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Non-Proliferation Treaty; to provide for the establishment of the Radiation Protection Board as the governing body of the Authority and for other related matters.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The National HIV and AIDS Commission Act, 2011 (No. 11, 2011).

Adoption: 2011-09-14 | SLE-2011-L-94292

Establishes the National HIV and AIDS Commission which is responsible for making policies for the prevention, management and control of HIV/AIDS. Provides for the treatment, counselling, support and care of persons infected with, affected by, or at risk of HIV/AIDS.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories Act, 1974 [No. 3 of 1974]. -

Adoption: 1974-05-07 | SLE-1974-L-15241

Regulates the registration of factories, inspection, health and cleanliness in establishments, keeping of records, notification of occupational accidents and diseases, and offences and penalties. Repeals the Machinery (Safe Working and Inspection) Act (Cap. 218). No. 3.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Petroleum Rules [P.N. No. 165 of 1959][consolidated to 1960]

Adoption: 1960 | SLE-1960-R-28603

Pursuant to the Petroleum Act, Chapter 236, regulates the importation, shipping,unshipping, landing and storage of petroleum.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives Rules [P.N. No. 108 of 1949][consolidated to 1960]

Adoption: 1960 | SLE-1960-R-28604

Pursuant to the Explosives Act, Chapter 235, sets forth rules regarding the transportation and storage of explosives.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Petroleum Act (Chapter 236)[consolidated to 1960]

Adoption: 1960 | Date of entry into force: 1926-01-01 | SLE-1960-L-28605

Formerly entitled the Petroleum Ordinance. Makes provision for regulating the importation, conveyance, and storage of petroleum, and other inflammable oils and liquids.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Explosives Act (Chapter 235) [consolidated to 1960]

Adoption: 1960 | Date of entry into force: 1908-03-13 | SLE-1960-L-28608

Formerly entitled the Explosives Ordinance. Consolidates and amends law relating to explosives.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Docks Regulation (Chapter 217) [consolidated to 1960]

Adoption: 1960 | Date of entry into force: 1938-11-24 | SLE-1960-R-28615

Gives the Governor in Council authority to make rules for the safety of persons employed in the processes of loading, unloading, moving and handling of goods or produce in, on, or at any dock, wharf or coaling any ship in any dock, harbour or canal.

Sierra Leone - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Docks Regulation (Safety of Wharf Workers) Rules [P.N. No. 30 of 1949] [consolidated to 1960]

Adoption: 1960 | Date of entry into force: 1949 | SLE-1960-L-28617

Pursuant to the Docks Regulation, Chapter 217: Part 1 requires life saving appliances and first aid equipment. Part 2 regulates hatch covering; Part 3 lifting equipment and tackle; Parts 4 and 5, various safety provisions to be observed aboard vessels.