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Document ID (ISN)44477
CIS number 85-1475
ISSN - Serial title Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
Title Federal Government Ordinance of 11 December 1984 concerning the physical aptitude and health of personnel in certain occupations
Original title Verordnung der Bundesregierung vom 11. Dezember 1984 über die gesundheitliche Eignung von Bediensteten für bestimmte Tätigkeiten [in German]
Bibliographic information 4 Jan. 1985, Vol.1985, No.2, p.319-324.
Abstract This ordinance applies to workers employed by the Austrian federal government who are at risk of exposure to harmful substances, noise, or heat. The aptitude of such workers should be verified by pre-employment medical examinations and periodic check-ups. Dangerous substances, the nature of the medical examinations, and the responsibilities of various parties are specified. The periodicity and scope of check-ups in connection with each risk factor are given in a table.
Descriptors (primary) harmful physical agents; noise; heat; physical fitness; medical examinations; harmful substances
Descriptors (secondary) Austria; periodic medical examinations; pre-employment medical examinations; responsibilities; government services; law
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceAustria
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Occupational medicine, epidemiology
Browse category(ies) Noise
Heat and cold