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United Republic of Tanzania - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Notification of Occupational Diseases, Injuries and Dangerous Occurrences) Rules, 2016 (G.N. No. 280/2016). -

Adoption: 2016-09-30 | TZA-2016-R-104369

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Zanzibar Environmental Management Act, 2015 (Act No.3 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-03-27 | TZA-2015-L-104386

An act to repeal the Environment Management for sustainable development act number 2 of 1996, and to replace it for better provisions relating to the conservation, Protection, Enforcement and Management of Environment of Zanzibar and matter connected therewith and incidental thereto.

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Zanzibar Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, 2015 (Act No.1 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-03-26 | TZA-2015-L-104385

An Act to establish Zanzibar Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2015 and other matters connected thereto.

United Republic of Tanzania - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Packaging and Transport of Radioactive Material Regulation, 2011 (G.N. No. 368 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-11-04 | TZA-2011-R-109633

United Republic of Tanzania - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Atomic Energy (Radiation Safety in the Mining and Processing of Radioactive Cores) Regulations 2011 (G.N No. 369 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-04-11 | TZA-2011-R-109632

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Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2005 (Act No. 8 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-09-27 | TZA-2005-L-77451

Part I - Preliminary Provisions
Part II - Administration and Enforcement
Part III - Registration of Workplaces
Part IV - Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions
Part V - General Duties of the Self-Employed and Employers
Part VI - General Duties of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Transporters
Part VII - Duties, Rights and Responsibilities of Employers
Part VIII - Safety Provisions
Part IX - Fire Preparedness
Part X - Hazardous Materials and Processes
Part XI - Chemical Provisions
Part XII - Offences and Penalties
Part XIII - Miscellaneous Provisions
Repeals the Factories (Safety and Supervision) Decree, Chapter 63. However, regulations, rules or orders made under the Decree and which were in force prior to the commencement of the 2005 Act, are deemed to be made under the 2005 Act until revoked or replaced.

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Atomic Energy Act, 2003 (No. 7). -

Adoption: 2003-05-23 | TZA-2003-L-64737

Establishes Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission. Provides for its functions in relation to control of use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources, and the promotion of safe and peaceful use of atomic energy and nuclear technology. Repeals Protection from Radiation Act, 1983.

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The Tobacco Products (Regulation) Act, 2003 (No. 2 of 2003)

Adoption: 2003-04-05 | TZA-2003-L-95006

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Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2003 (No. 5 of 2003) (Cap. 297). -

Adoption: 2003-02-13 | Date of entry into force: 2003-08-01 | TZA-2003-L-64739

Comprehensive legislation on occupational health and safety. Divided into 10 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 deals with administration. Part 3 regulates registration of factories and workplaces. Part 4 sets forth safety provisions; Part 5 health and welfare provisions. Part 6 contains special provisions regarding safety. Part 7 deals with hazardous materials and processes. Part 8 provides for chemical substances. Part 9 contains provisions regarding offences, penalties and legal proceedings, and Part 10 miscellaneous provisions.

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Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act, 2003 (No. 3). -

Adoption: 2003 | TZA-2003-L-64738

Comprehensive legislation on management and control of industrial and consumer chemicals. Divided into 6 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 deals with administration. Part 3 regulates control of production, importation, exportation, transportation, storage and dealing in chemicals. Part 4 provides for management of industrial and consumer chemicals. Part 5 contains financial, and Part 6 miscellaneous provisions.

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Community Health Fund Act, 2001 (No. 1). -

Adoption: 2001-02-07 | TZA-2001-L-64740

Establishes Community Health Fund, and provides for its composition, management and funding. Main objective of Fund is to mobilize financial resources from community for provision of health care services to its members.

United Republic of Tanzania - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radioactive Waste Management for the Protection of Human Health and Environment Regulations, 1999 (G.N. No. 276).

Adoption: 1999-09-01 | TZA-1999-R-56423

Determines the responsibilities, duties and administrative measures of the National Radiation Commission, and provides for waste management operations, reporting procedures, verification and enforcement, offences and penalties, and for several related matters.

United Republic of Tanzania - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Protection from Radiation (Amendment of the First Schedule) Order 1986. Government Notice No. 36.

Adoption: 1987-01-08 | TZA-1987-R-3654

Amends the composition of the commission provided for by the Protection from Radiation Act of 1983 (No. 5).

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Government Notice No. 465: Disabled Persons (Care and Maintenance) Regulations 1983.

Adoption: 1985-12-12 | TZA-1985-R-2325

Sets up registration procedures for disabled persons under the Disabled Persons (Care and Maintenance Act 1982, No. 3) and defines minimum standards in regard to the maintenance of settlements for them.

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The Pesticides Control Regulations, 1984. -

Adoption: 1984 | TZA-1984-R-95005

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Tropical Pesticides Research Institute Act, 1979 (No. 18 of 1979). -

Adoption: 1979-12-08 | TZA-1979-L-95004

An act to establish the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, to provide for the research and pesticides control, the functions of the Institute and for the matters connected with and incidental to the establishment of the Institute.

United Republic of Tanzania - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Accidents and Occupational Diseases (Notification) Ordinance (No. 25 of 1953).

Adoption: 1955-09-01 | TZA-1955-R-48573

Provides for the reporting on specified employment accidents and deaths.