Suriname > Protection against particular hazards

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

Decree on Combating of Dust (Safety Regulation No. 6), 1981. (Besluit Stofbestrijding (Veiligheidsvoorschrift No. 6)) -

Adoption: 1981-05-30 | SUR-1981-R-10814

Government Decree to lay down Safety Rule No. 6, to make provisions, applicable to all undertakings, for the prevention and combating of pneumoconiosis and other diseases resulting from the respiration of dust particles.

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

Decree on Ionising Radiation (Safety Regulation No. 8), 1981. (Besluit Ioniserende Straling (Veiligheidsvoorschrift No. 8)) -

Adoption: 1981-05-30 | SUR-1981-R-10816

Governement Decree to lay down Safety Rule No. 8, to make provision for protection against the dangers of ionising radiations.

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

Decree on Harmful Gas and Vapour (Safety Regulation No. 9), 1981. (Besluit Schadelijke Gassen en Dampen (Veiligheidsvoorschrift No. 9)) -

Adoption: 1981-05-30 | SUR-1981-R-99767

Government Decree to lay down Safety Rule No. 9, respecting the prevention of the adverse consequences for health of the respiration of, or other forms of contact with, harmful or obnoxious gas or vapour.

Suriname - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Pesticides Act, 1972. -

Adoption: 1972-12-07 | SUR-1972-L-88520

This Act requires any manufacturer, importer or trader to request the Minister permission to use any pesticide. Permission is valid for a maximum period of five years and can be subject to certain conditions. There is no possibility to object to these decisions. The Act requires mandatory registration of all permitted pesticides. In case of harmful effects, permission can immediately be revoked. The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries is appointed as the responsible authority, although the Ministry of Health may perform certain activities under the act as well. The Act does not contain specific provisions on inspection and control. The investigation of offences is entrusted to general criminal investigators and/or other special officers, appointed by the Minister.