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Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Radiation Safety and Security Act, 2014 (Act 17 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-10-03 | SYC-2014-L-101287

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Competent Authority
Part III - Licence for Practice
Part IV - Responsibilities of Licensee
Part V - Inspection
Part VI - Enforcement
Part VII - Import, Export and Transport of Material
Part VIII - Management of Radioactive Waste
Part IX - Occupational Exposure Control
Part X - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Part XI - Safeguards
Part XII - Security of Radioactive Sources and Physical Protection
Part XIII - Liability for Nuclear Damage
Part XIV - Offences and Penalties
Part XV - Miscellaneous

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Safety Officers) Regulations, 2012 (S.I. 6 of 2012).

Adoption: 2012-03-01 | SYC-2012-R-91736

In enterprises of more than 50 workers, the employer is to ensure that a safety officer is elected. The employer is to inform the Chief Executive of the Ministry or Department responsible for the administration of the OSH Decree (the Director) in writing of the name of each safety officer or safety representative. The Director is to keep a registry of these names (article 3). The Safety officer is to carry out their work, as far as practicable, under the supervision of a person who has effective control over the work that is carried on within the enterprise (article 4). The employer is to provide all necessary facilities, equipment and information to the Safety Officer (article 5). The Regulations also set out the contents that are required in the Safety Officer's reports (article 6) and the action the employer must take on receipt of this report (article 7). Article 8 sets out the duties of the Safety Officer. Article 9 sets out the categories of premises that are, irrespective of the number of employees in the premises, considered as involving particular risks to safety and health in accordance with sections 26 and 5(2) of the OSH Decree. Article 10 provides that the Director has the power to appoint or designate a Safety Officer if the plant, process or substances to be used warrant such appointment, regardless of the number of persons employed.

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Dock Work) Regulations, 2012 (S.I. 7 of 2012).

Adoption: 2012-03-01 | SYC-2012-R-91738

These Regulations contain 30 articles. They apply to: (a) "all persons engaged in or affected by the process in any port or dock and the master and crew of any vessel registered in Seychelles wherever the vessel may be or any other vessel while in a port or place in or within the territorial waters of Seychelles; (b) the government and government employees except members of the defence forces and the crew of any ship of war" (article 2).

PART I - General (articles 1-4)
PART II - Exemptions (article 5)
PART III - Docks (articles 6-9)
6. Execution of work
7. Edges, bridges, surfaces etc.
8. Safety equipment etc.
9. Lighting
PART IV - Vessels (articles 10-13)
10. Access, etc. ship to store
11. Access, etc. within the ship
12. Lighting on board
13. Hatch covering, etc.
PART V - Lifting Machinery (articles 14-30)
14. Hatch covering etc.
15. Testing and examination
16. Marking of safe working load (S.W.L.)
17. Safe working load
18. Unloading etc.
19. Crane and winch control
20. Crane driver's access and platform
21. Lifting machinery construction
22. Fencing of hatches etc.
23. Working in the hatch square
24. Working on skeleton decks
25. Unstable cargo
26. Signallers
27. Transport by water
28. Removal of, or interference with safety devices, etc.
29. Use of means of access
30. Clear passage on dock

SCHEDULE

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Policy on HIV/AIDS in the Workplace.

Adoption: 2007 | SYC-2007-M-97663

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Occupational Health and Safety Decree (Amendment) Act, 1999 (No. 10 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-10-28 | SYC-1999-L-54434

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Decree 1978 with regard to the duty of employers to notify the Director of any accidents or illnesses at work.

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations, 1997.

Adoption: 1997 | SYC-1997-R-49715

Applies to all worksites, including temporary workplaces. Provides for maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of workplaces and for specific regulations regarding lighting, ventilation, and working space. S. 9 sets forth maximum exposure limits to ionising radiation, and provides for the removal of workers from sources of radiation and for subsequent medical supervision if employees are exposed to radiation over the set limits. S. 21 provides for medical supervision at worksites where hazardous materials are used. Employers are required to provide fist aid materials and devise emergency evacuation plans at workplaces with 25 or more employees. Also provides for noise protection and protective clothing. Repeals the Occupational Safety and Health (Health and Welfare) and (Miscellaneous) Regulations, 1991.

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Pesticides Control Act (Act No. 4 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-03-21 | SYC-1996-L-82726

Regulates the manufacture, distribution, use, storage and disposal of pesticides for the protection of the public health and the environment.

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Miscellaneous) Regulations, 1991 (S.I. 69 of 1991)

Adoption: 1991-11-05 | Date of entry into force: 1991-11-16 | SYC-1991-R-26474

Under the authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Decree of 1978, the Regulations mandate workplace safety including safe access and exit, safe stairways and ladders, and safety precautions for employees working in confined spaces.

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Construction Industry, Confined Space and Welding) Regulations, 1991 (S.I. 61 of 1991)

Adoption: 1991-10-08 | SYC-1991-R-26475

Under the authority of the 1978 Occupational Safety and Health Decree, Regulations protect workers in construction industry, those working in confined spaces and welders by providing standards for workplace safety as well as requirements for protective eyewear and clothing.

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 1989. No. 3.

Adoption: 1989-03-08 | SYC-1989-L-9148

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Decree 1978. Part II entitled "Duties", providing for, inter alia, general duties of employers to employees, of employers and self-employed persons to persons other than employees, and duties concerning premises and of employees at work, is amended. Amends Part IV entitled "Officials and Health and Safety Representatives" providing for the responsibility of a Director for administration of the Decree and for the election or appointment of health and safety representatives to monitor and report safety and health problems. A new Part VI on obtaining and disclosing information replaces Part VI of the principal Decree. Amends Part VIII of the principal Decree providing for penalties. Form entitled "Details Required of Accident at Work" is contained in a Schedule.

Seychelles - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health Decree 1978. No. 54. -

Adoption: 1978-11-13 | SYC-1978-R-12626

A Decree to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work and to provide for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. Repeals the Factories (Safety of Workers) (Cap. 173). Revised text through Act 3 of 1989 available.