Summary/citation: A variety of legislative documents govern occupational safety and health, the most important ones being the Labour Code, Law No. 88-07 on Hygiene, Safety and Occupational Medicine, and Decree No. 05-09 relative to the joint committees with the workers on hygiene and safety. Also, specific decrees relate to particular hazards at the workplace. The overriding principle is protection of workers and the environment from all types of hazards, with a special focus on the role of OSH committees at the workplace.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-09 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux commissions paritaires et aux préposés à l'hygiène et à la sécurité.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail.
• Official State Gazette of Algeria
Summary/citation: Occupational safety and health services should incorporate the mental health of workers.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 12)
Related CEACR Comments• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Observation 2017• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Direct Request 2013
Summary/citation: People who provide a manual or intellectual work against remuneration within the framework of the organization and for the account of another person or entity, public or private, hereafter called "employer".
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997.
Summary/citation: Migrant workers are not excluded.
• Décret exécutif no 97-474 du 8 décembre 1997 fixant le régime spécifique des relations de travail concernant les travailleurs à domicile.
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997. (§ 2)
Summary/citation: Excluded from the scope of application of the law. Special provisions apply to domestic workers.
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997. (§ 4)
Summary/citation: Special provisions apply to home workers.
Summary/citation: Any physical or legal person, public or private, for whom a wage earner works.
Related CEACR Comments• Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) Observation 2018• Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1997 (No. 181) Direct Request 2016• Labour Clauses (Public Contracts) Convention, 1949 (No. 94) Observation 2017• Labour Clauses (Public Contracts) Convention, 1949 (No. 94) Direct Request 2005
Summary/citation: Included.
Related CEACR Comments• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Observation 2017• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Direct Request 2013• Safety Provisions (Building) Convention, 1937 (No. 62) Observation 2006• Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167) Observation 2017• Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167) Direct Request 2015
Summary/citation: Excluded from the scope of application of the law.The civil servant and contract employees of the public administrations and institutions of the State, the wilayas and the communes, as well as the personnel of the publicly-owned establishments related to administration are governed by particular legislative and lawful provisions.
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997. (§ 3)
Related CEACR Comments• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Observation 2017• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Direct Request 2013• Labour Clauses (Public Contracts) Convention, 1949 (No. 94) Observation 2017• Labour Clauses (Public Contracts) Convention, 1949 (No. 94) Direct Request 2005
Summary/citation: Excluded from the scope of application of the law: personnel of air and maritime transports, the personnel of the fishing and trading ships, the journalists, the artists and actors, the sales agents, the athletes of elite and performance.
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997. (§§ 2-3)
Summary/citation: A list of occupational diseases is recognised by law.
• Arrêté interministériel du 5 mai 1996 fixant la liste des maladies présumées d'origine professionnelle ainsi que ses annexes 1 et 2.
• Loi n° 83-13 du 2 juillet 1983 relative aux accidents du travail et aux maladies professionnelles. (§ 64)
Summary/citation: The Work Inspectorate and Social Affairs is responsible for ensuring the application of labour legislation and the protection of workers.
• Ordonnance no 75-33 relative aux attributions de l'Inspection du travail et des affaires sociales. (§ 1)
Summary/citation: The function is to ensure the application of the labour law, as well as to provide advice and information to workers/trainees/employers about legislation.
• Ordonnance no 75-33 relative aux attributions de l'Inspection du travail et des affaires sociales. (§§ 3-4)
Summary/citation: The Directorate of Prevention of Occupational Hazards.
• Arrêté du 25 novembre 2006 portant organisation interne de l'Institut national de la prévention des risques professionnels. (§ 4)
Summary/citation: Department for Occupational Safety and Health Prevention: to research on OSH matters and set standards. Department of Assessment and Investigation of Occupational Hazards: to conduct investigations on different types of hazards.
• Arrêté du 25 novembre 2006 portant organisation interne de l'Institut national de la prévention des risques professionnels. (§ 5)
Summary/citation: The Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Prevention includes the Department for Occupational Safety and Health Prevention and the Department of Assessment and Investigation of Occupational Hazards.
Summary/citation: Employers must take all safety and health precautions. Also, conditions for safety must be provided.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§§ 3-4)
Summary / Citation: Medical examination of workers is required upon initiation of work as well as regularly. Examinations can also be conducted upon the request of the worker.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 17)
Summary / Citation: The OSH committee should inspect the workplace to ensure that regulations on OSH are properly implemented, and that all conditions of safety are provided at the workplace.
Restrictions / obligations: The establishment of an OSH committee is required at workplaces with nine workers or more.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-09 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux commissions paritaires et aux préposés à l'hygiène et à la sécurité. (§ 4)
Summary / Citation: The employer must provide the necessary clothing, equipment and tools for protection according to the type of work and the dangers of the work.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§§ 2, 6)
Related CEACR Comments• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Observation 2017• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Direct Request 2013• Safety Provisions (Building) Convention, 1937 (No. 62) Observation 2006• Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) Observation 2017• Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) Direct Request 2002
Summary / Citation: The safety plan must indicate the precise instructions for securing first aid to injured and sick, as well as the number of workers trained to give first aid.
Restrictions / obligations: Applicable only to construction activities, public works and hydraulics.
• Arrêté du 26 juillet 2008 relatif au plan d'hygiène et de sécurité dans les activités du bâtiment, des travaux publics et de l'hydraulique. (§ 5)
Summary / Citation: Standards on sanitary installations require separate male/female toilets, installations to be close to the workplace, one installation to be offered per every fifteen workers, and sanitation facilities to be hygienic.
• Décret exécutif n° 91-05 du 19 janvier 1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de protection applicables en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail. (§ 18)
Related CEACR Comments• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Observation 2017• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Direct Request 2013• Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) Observation 2017• Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) Direct Request 2002
Summary / Citation: Safe drinking water shall be accessible for all.
• Décret exécutif n° 91-05 du 19 janvier 1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de protection applicables en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail. (§ 24)
Summary / Citation: In case of having twenty-five or more workers who have lunch at the workplace, an eating area should be provided.
• Décret exécutif n° 91-05 du 19 janvier 1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de protection applicables en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail. (§ 22)
Summary/citation: The joint committee on OSH at the workplace is required to create an OSH policy.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 8)
Summary/citation: The employer shall have a representative who is always responsible for OSH matters.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 23)
Summary/citation: The employer is required to evaluate all the risks in the workplace. However it is not specified if this evaluation must be in written.
Summary/citation: A plan that guarantees the safety of workers should be implemented in the case of risks/emergencies.
The workplace is required to be safe and specific measures shall be implemented to ensure the safety of workers.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 4)
Summary/citation: Employers shall provide training about the risks involved with their work and the required necessary precautions, as well as about the measures to be taken in case of an accident or injury.
• Décret exécutif no 02-427 du 7 décembre 2002 relatif aux conditions d'organisation de l'instruction, de l'information et de la formation des travailleurs dans le domaine de la prévention des risques professionnels. (§ 3)
Summary/citation: Risks at the workplace shall be constantly evaluated/monitored in order to improve workplace safety.
Summary/citation: The OSH committee at the workplace includes three members who are representatives of workers and who are involved in the management of OSH matters at the workplace. Also, if workers notice a potential hazard then they must directly notify the OSH officer or the employer.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-09 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux commissions paritaires et aux préposés à l'hygiène et à la sécurité. (§ 9-B)
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 34)
Summary / Citation: It is the employee's obligation to observe instructions of hygiene and safety established by the employer in conformity with the legislation and the regulation.
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997. (§ 7)
Summary / Citation: The OSH committee at the workplace includes three members who are representatives of workers and who are involved in the management of OSH matters at the workplace. Also, if workers notice a potential hazard then they must directly notify it to the OSH officer, or to the employer.
Summary / Citation: Workers have the right to remove themselves from a situation which they have a reasonable justification to believe presents an imminent or serious danger to their life or health.
Remarks / comments: If workers face hazardous work conditions, they reserve the right to renegotiate their contract or, failing that, resort to the courts.
Summary / Citation: The formation of the national council of hygiene, safety and occupational medicine is required.
• Décret exécutif n° 96-209 du 5 juin 1996 fixant la composition, l'organisation et le fonctionnement du Conseil national d'hygiène, de sécurité et de médecine du travail. (§ 1)
Summary / Citation: The committee meets regularly, twice per year. It also prepares a yearly report about the state of OSH in the country and presents it to the Minister of Labour.
• Décret exécutif n° 96-209 du 5 juin 1996 fixant la composition, l'organisation et le fonctionnement du Conseil national d'hygiène, de sécurité et de médecine du travail. (§§ 7-12)
Summary / Citation: The committee includes representatives of ministries and national organisations, twelve worker representatives, twelve employer representatives, twelve persons for their experience in OSH (among them five OSH physicians).
• Décret exécutif n° 96-209 du 5 juin 1996 fixant la composition, l'organisation et le fonctionnement du Conseil national d'hygiène, de sécurité et de médecine du travail. (§ 2)
Summary / Citation: OSH committees at the workplace shall include representatives of workers.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-09 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux commissions paritaires et aux préposés à l'hygiène et à la sécurité. (§ 9)
Summary / Citation: The establishment of an OSH committee is required at workplaces with nine workers or more.
Summary / Citation: It is only stated that the employer shall assign these representatives.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 10)
Summary / Citation: Representatives (within their work in the committee) shall inspect the workplace to ensure that regulations on OSH are properly implemented.
Summary / Citation: OSH representatives, within the committee, shall receive information on OSH.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 5)
Summary / Citation: The time required for representatives to conduct their work or attend meetings shall be paid.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 19)
Summary / Citation: The OSH Committee includes employers' representatives. The OSH Committee deals with OSH issues, and they should also provide recommendations on improving OSH standards.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-09 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux commissions paritaires et aux préposés à l'hygiène et à la sécurité. (§ 3)
Summary / Citation: A joint OSH committee shall be established at the workplace.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-09 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux commissions paritaires et aux préposés à l'hygiène et à la sécurité. (§ 2)
Summary / Citation: The committee includes three members who are workers' representatives.
Summary / Citation: Obligations include: ensuring the implementation of regulations on OSH; providing recommendations to improve safety at the workplace; conducting investigations in case of accidents or diseases at the workplace; raising awareness among workers about OSH; preparing statistics about accidents and diseases, as well as yearly reports.
Summary / Citation: A yearly report shall be prepared about the activities of the committee, and shall be presented to the employer. Also, a copy shall be given to the inspector.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-09 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux commissions paritaires et aux préposés à l'hygiène et à la sécurité. (§ 8)
Summary / Citation: A training for employees within committees must be conducted, and shall last a minimum of five days.
• Décret exécutif no 02-427 du 7 décembre 2002 relatif aux conditions d'organisation de l'instruction, de l'information et de la formation des travailleurs dans le domaine de la prévention des risques professionnels. (§§ 21-22)
Summary / Citation: The Order provides special provisions on handling of substances.
Summary / Citation: Information about chemical safety must be provided to the required national institutions before entry of any chemicals into the market.
Summary / Citation: A range of legislation address risks in relation to ionizing radiation and radioactive hazards.
• Décret présidentiel n° 05-119 du 11 avril 2005 relatif à la gestion des déchets radioactifs.
Summary / Citation: Employers must guarantee the protection of workers from vibration.
Related CEACR Comments• Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) Observation 2017• Hygiene (Commerce and Offices) Convention, 1964 (No. 120) Direct Request 2002
Summary / Citation: High areas as well as ladders shall be sieged and made as safe as possible.
• Décret exécutif n° 91-05 du 19 janvier 1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de protection applicables en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail. (§§ 33-37)
Related CEACR Comments• Safety Provisions (Building) Convention, 1937 (No. 62) Observation 2006
Summary / Citation: Provisions describe narrowness of corridors, as well as the space around machinery. Crowding must be avoided.
• Décret exécutif n° 91-05 du 19 janvier 1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de protection applicables en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail. (§ 27)
Summary / Citation: Specific regulations exist on walls, ventilation, temperature and lighting.
• Décret exécutif n° 91-05 du 19 janvier 1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de protection applicables en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail. (Sections 1-3)
Summary / Citation: Measures shall be implemented for the protection of workers from the risks of fire and explosions.
• Décret exécutif n° 09-321 du 8 octobre 2009 modifiant le décret exécutif n° 99-95 du 19 avril 1999 relatif à la prévention des risques liés à l'amiante.
Summary / Citation: Provisions describe the importance of isolating hazardous chemicals from areas of transport, as well as the obligation to protect workers with the right equipment. The law identifies substances, preparations and products considered hazardous for workers to ensure conditions for the prevention against occupational hazards.
• Décret exécutif nº 05-08 du 8 janvier 2005 relatif aux prescriptions particulières applicables aux substances, préparations ou produits dangereux en milieu de travail. (§ 31)
Summary / Citation: The chapter describes safety precautions in terms of machines, including workers wearing protective equipment, and installing protective equipment according to standards on different parts of the machinery.
• Décret exécutif n° 91-05 du 19 janvier 1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de protection applicables en matière d'hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail. (Chapitre 3)
Related CEACR Comments• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Observation 2017• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Direct Request 2013• Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119) Observation 2016• Guarding of Machinery Convention, 1963 (No. 119) Direct Request 2013
Summary / Citation: It is prohibited to use, buy or sell machines or protective equipments that do not meet national/international standards related to safety.
Summary / Citation: The OSH committee shall regularly inspect machines to ensure their safety.
Summary / Citation: Pregnant workers who hold a position involving exposure to ionising radiations shall be transferred to a different job.
• Décret présidentiel n° 05-117 du 11 avril 2005 relatif aux mesures de protection contre les rayonnements ionisants. (§ 36)
Summary / Citation: Breastfeeding mothers shall not hold a position where a risk of contamination may exist.
Summary / Citation: It is prohibited for an employer to require women to work at night. Exceptions to this prohibition can be permitted by the Labour Inspectorate when the nature of the work justifies them. Also, women shall not be given work that exceeds their capacity.
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997. (§ 28)
Summary / Citation: It is prohibited for young workers (under the age of nineteen) to work at night.
• Loi no 90-11 du 21 avril 1990 relative aux relations de travail, modifiée et complétée au 11 janvier 1997. (§ 29)
Related CEACR Comments• Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) Observation 2021• Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) Direct Request 2003• Night Work of Young Persons (Industry) Convention, 1919Â (No. 6) Observation 2021• Night Work of Young Persons (Industry) Convention, 1919Â (No. 6) Direct Request 2006
Summary / Citation: Physicians at the workplace shall keep records of occupational accidents.
• Décret exécutif n° 93-120 du 15 mai 1993 relatif à l'organisation de la médecine du travail. (§ 29)
Summary / Citation: Physicians at the workplace shall keep records of occupational diseases.
Summary / Citation: Accidents shall be reported to the social security authority within forty-eight hours. Occupational diseases shall be reported to the social security authority, the inspector, the employer and the OSH supervisor.
Restrictions / obligations: Workers shall have social insurance.
• Loi n° 83-13 du 2 juillet 1983 relative aux accidents du travail et aux maladies professionnelles. (§§ 13, 69)
Related CEACR Comments• Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) Observation 2010• Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) Direct Request 2015• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Observation 2017• Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155) Direct Request 2013
Summary / Citation: Labour inspectors are responsible for covering OSH matters.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 31)
Summary / Citation: Inspectors have the power to enter the workplace at anytime time during the day/night and to check any place of the working premises.
• Loi n° 90-03 du 6 février 1990 relative à l'inspection du travail. (§ 5)
Related CEACR Comments• Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) Observation 2010• Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) Direct Request 2015
Summary / Citation: They have the power to conduct interviews, take samples and inspect records.
Summary / Citation: Inspectors have the right to conduct any investigation or observation for ensuring the implementation of OSH measures.
Summary / Citation: Inspectors are responsible for providing information and clarifications about labour legislation.
• Loi n° 90-03 du 6 février 1990 relative à l'inspection du travail. (§ 2)
Summary / Citation: Inspectors have the right to issue notices.
Summary / Citation: 500 DJ (6$) to 6000 DJ (78.5$)
Remarks / comments: 6000 DJ (78.5$) in case of recurrence.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§§ 37-38)
Remarks / comments: 6001 DJ (78.5$) in case of recurrence.
Summary / Citation: The partial or complete closure of the workplace may be required in case of violations related to occupational safety and health.
• Loi n° 88-07 de 26 janvier 1988 relative à l'hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine du travail. (§ 40)
Summary / Citation: 2 to 6 months imprisonment.
