Codes of practice and guidelines
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Codes of practice and guidelines

Basic metal production

  1. Safety and health in the non-ferrous metals industries

    04 September 2001

    This code of practice provides practical guidelines for ensuring that the safety and health of all those involved in non-ferrous metals production, in large and small enterprises, are afforded the highest priority.

Forestry; wood; pulp and paper

  1. Safety and health in forestry work

    01 January 1998

    The objective of this code is to protect workers from occupational safety and health hazards in forestry work and to prevent or reduce the incidence of illness or injury by providing practical guidelines.

Construction

  1. Safety and health in construction

    01 January 1992

    The objective of this code is to provide practical guidance on a legal, administrative, technical and educational framework for safety and health in the construction sector.

Mining (coal; other mining)

  1. Safety and health in opencast mines

    01 January 1991

    This code applies to any situation or operation involving occupational safety and health aspects in opencast mines, and calls for attention to be paid to them by the competent authorities with responsibility for safety and health and working conditions with regard to opencast mining.

Transport equipment manufacturing

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