Summary/citation: Romanian OSH legislation hierarchy is a three layer structure with Constitution and Labour Code at the top, the Law on Safety and Health at Work and the Methodological Norms for its application in the middle level and a larger base of Government Decisions that have more detailed provisions at the bottom. The Law on Safety and Health at Work provides the main legal framework for OSH. The Government Decisions are, in general, transpositions of different EU Directives on differents OSH matters such as types of hazards, protective or work equipments, among others.
• Occupational safety and health country profile of Romania
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006
Summary/citation: The List of Occupational Diseases mentions mental and behavioral disorders as post traumatic syndrome. The list of occupational diseases includes psychological effort as cause for high pressure and ischemic heart. The Ordinance on protection of maternity at the workplace provides that pregnant and lactating workers shall not be employed in work places that involve mental stress.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006
Summary/citation: Worker is a person employed by an employer, by virtue of a contract, including students, pupils during internship, apprentices and other participants in the work process, except for those persons performing household activities. Other participants include, visitors, participants to job interview and testing, unemployed persons during training, as well as persons that do not have a written individual contract but for which other arrangements can be proved.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 5 (a))
Summary/citation: Migrant workers are not excluded from the scope of OSH legislation.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art 5 (a))
Summary/citation: Worker is a person employed by an employer, by virtue of a contract, including students, pupils during internship, apprentices and other participants in the work process, except for those persons performing household activities.
Remarks / comments: Domestic workers are included within the scope of OSH legislation when they have a contract.
Summary/citation: Home workers are not excluded from the scope of OSH legislation.
Summary/citation: Employer is the person or entity that has a labour relation with the worker and has responsibility for the undertaking or establishment.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 5 (b))
Summary/citation: Agriculture is not excluded from the scope of OSH legislation.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 3)
Summary/citation: Construction is not excluded from the scope of OSH legislation.
Summary/citation: Services are not excluded from the scope of OSH legislation.
Summary/citation: The police, national defense enforcement agencies and civil protection agencies which have specific legal provisions that may contradict the OSH law are excluded from the scope of the OSH Law. For other public sector activities the principles of OSH law apply.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 4)
Summary/citation: The police, national defense enforcement agencies and civil protection agencies which have specific legal provisions that may contradict the OSH law are excluded from the scope of the OSH Law. For other public sector activities the principles of OSH law apply.Family members without a contract or a working agreement are also excluded from the scope of the legislation.
Summary/citation: The list of occupational diseases that have to be declared and of those diseases that may be related to occupational exposure is included in OSH legislation.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Annex 22 and 233)
Summary/citation: Law on insurance for occupational accidents and diseases provides that if there is evidence that a damage suffered by a worker is not covered under that Law 346 of june 2002, liability under civil law can apply.
• Law no. 346 of 5 June 2002 on insurance against accidents at work and occupational diseases (Art.4 (2))
Summary/citation: According to the Safety and Health Law, the Ministry of Labour is the OSH national authority. Other authorities or institutions with competences in OSH issues:- The Ministry of Health is in charge of occupational medicine.- The Labour Inspection is responsible to monitor compliance with OSH legislation and law implementation.- The National Research and Development Institute for Work Protection (INCDPM) is responsible for research on OSH issues.- The Ministry for National Defense, the Ministry on Interior, the Ministry of Justice, the Directorate General of Penitentiaries, the Romanian Intelligence Service, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Protection and Security Service, the Special Telecommunications Service and the National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control, have their own organization and control structures of OSH matters.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Chapter X)
Summary/citation: The Ministry of Labour shall:- Develop the national OSH policy and strategy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. - Propose and draft regulations to implement and enforce OSH policy and approve other laws with OSH implications. - Develop the national OSH research and OSH education programmes, with the Ministry of Education. - Authorize natural and legal persons to develop OSH external services.- Appoint testing laboratories. - Monitor legal compliance based on data received from subordinated, coordinated and collaborating institutions.The Labour Inspection is subordinated to the Labour Ministry. It controls and enforces legal compliance, investigates work accidents, advices on prevention measures, analyses the work of external services, reports deficiencies to the Labour Ministry.According to Labour Inspection Law, it coordinates the Labour inspectorates, one in each county and one in the capital Bucharest."
Summary/citation: The Minister of Labour is the ultimate responsible authority on OSH issues. The Ministry of Labour has currently three Secretaries of State and one Secretary General. Several Directorates are subordinated to the Secretaries. OSH activities are placed under the Social Insurance Directorate.
• Governmental Decision no 10 of 2013 on the orgaization and functioning of the Ministry of Labour, Familiy, Social Protection and Elderly (Chapter X)
Summary/citation: The National Research and Development Institute for Work Protection Alexandru Darabont, in Bucharest (INCDPM), is the main national OSH research institution. The Governmental Decision 10 of 2013 states that the Labour Ministry coordinates the Sectorial Research and Development Plan and coordinates the two main research institutions, the INCDPM and the National Scientific Research Institute for Labour and Social Protection (INCSMPS).
• Governmental Decision no 10 of 2013 on the orgaization and functioning of the Ministry of Labour, Familiy, Social Protection and Elderly (Annex 2)
Summary/citation: The The National Research and Development Institute for Work Protection, (INCDPM) provides the scientific basis for the measures meant to improve occupational sefety and health and working conditions, and boosts the national OSH policy.
Summary/citation: The Administration Board of the National Research and Development Institute for Work Protection(INCDPM) includes members proposed, for a period of 4 years, by the board of directors of OSH institutions, agreed by the Institute and appointed by order of the Labour Minister.The Institute is organnised in departments specialized in various occupational risks, risk assessment and management. It has a department for training and one for international relations.
The Labour and Asocial Protection Institute is organised in departments specialised in diferent aspects of labour market and social protection.
Summary / Citation: The National Research and Development Institute for Work Protection (INCDPM) is self-financed from research and development (R&D) programmes and services.
Summary/citation: The Sectorial Research and Development Plan is developed and funded by the Labour Ministry and the National OSH development and research institute (INCDPM) proposes areas of interest.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art .45.2)
Summary/citation: The employer has the duty to ensure the safety and health of workers in all aspects of work.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 6)
Summary/citation: The employer is responsible for the safety and health of all workers and other participants in the work process, like visitors, apprentices, inspectors, persons with an non-written work agreement.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 6 a), c))
Summary/citation: When workers from several undertakings carry out activities in the same workplace, the employers shall collaborate in identifying risks, communicating specific hazards and implementing protection measures.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 7(5))
Summary / Citation: The employer shall ensure periodical medical health controls.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art 24-25 )
Summary / Citation: Medical controls are mentioned in several regulations regarding exposure to different agents.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Annex 22 and 23)
• Governmental Decision no. 1875/2005 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos
Summary / Citation: There are several provisions in relation to the exposure to different types of occupational hazards like asbestos, chemicals, vibrations, noise...
• Governmental Decision no. 493/2006 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from noise
• Governmental Decision no. 1876/2005 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding exposure of workers to risks arising from vibration
Summary / Citation: Personal protective equipment has to be provided by the employer. New equipment has to be provided when the old one is damaged or expired.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art, 13)
• Governmental Decision no. 1048 of 09/08/2006 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at work (Art. 4)
Summary / Citation: Employers shall make arrangements to provide first aid.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 10)
Summary / Citation: Sanitary installations at work shall be provided and meet the conditions laid down in OSH regulations.
• Governmental Decision no. 1091/2006 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace
Summary / Citation: In general, the provision of drinking water for workers is only required in the case of extreme temperatures. In constrution sites the provision of drinking water is set out in the regulations.
• Government Decision no. 300/02.03.2006 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites
Summary / Citation: Rest rooms shall be available according to the job (not for office workers). OSH Legislation concerning construction sites states that accomodation has to be provided to construction workers.
Summary/citation: The employer shall develop a coherent OSH policy/plan considering technological, social, environmental and organizational aspects of the undertaking. The employer has to elaborate a Prevention and Protection Plan based on risks assessment results. Making proposals for an OSH policy and a for Prevention and Protection Plans are tasks of the safety joint committee, when it exists.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 7(3)g)
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 67)
Summary/citation: The employer could be in charge of OSH matters certain conditions required regarding education, size of the company, hazardous activities, and frequent presence in the enterprise, are met. Otherwise, a person shall be designated or internal/external services shall be used.
• Governmental Decision 955 of 2010 amending the Methodological Norms to apply the provisions of Safety and Health Law no.319/200 (Art.1.9 , Art.1.10)
Summary/citation: According to the OSH legislation, the employer shall undertake and be in the possession of a risk assessment.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 12)
Summary/citation: The employer shall develop a coherent OSH policy/plan considering technological, social, environmental and organizational aspects of the undertaking. The employer has to elaborate a Prevention and Protection Plan based on risks assessment results.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 7(3))
Summary/citation: The OSH committee shall check the effectiveness of OSH measures at workplace.The employer shall present an annual report to the OSH committee, analyzing the effectiveness of the OSH measures taken.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 67)
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 60)
Summary/citation: The employer shall consult with workers on all aspects that may affect their health and safety.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art.18 (1),(2))
Summary / Citation: Provisions require to employ OSH personnel with appropriate expertise according to specific particularities of the undertaking.
Summary / Citation: Different provisions lay down the type and duration of the training for OSH experts as well as their required expertise.
• Governmental Decision 955 of 2010 amending the Methodological Norms to apply the provisions of Safety and Health Law no.319/200 (Art.1. 21, Art. 1.35)
• Governmental Decision no. 1029/2008 on conditions for puting machines on the market (Art 1.9, Art. 1.10)
Summary / Citation: Workers have the duty to take all reasonable steps to protect their safety and health and those of others.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 22)
Summary / Citation: OSH legislation sets out supervisors obligations maily in the case of serious and imminent danger, accidents or incidents. Detailed duties are generally defined by the collective agreement or other internal regulations.
Summary / Citation: OSH legislation sets out senior officer's obligations maily in the case of serious and imminent danger, accidents or incidents. Detailed duties are generally defined by the collective agreement or other internal regulations.
Summary / Citation: The Safety and Health Law states that workers shall comply with OSH requirements.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 22, Art. 23)
Summary / Citation: The employer and worker representatives' shall inform workers on the risks and preventive measures according to Safety and Health Law. In the case of medical surveillance, workers have the right to accessthe information concerning their medical records.In the case of the register that the employer has to keep of workers exposed to asbestos, access to anonym information is possible for workers and their representatives.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 165)
• Governmental Decision no. 1875/2005 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos (Art. 43)
• Decision no. 1093 of 16/08/2006 establishing minimum safety and health requirements for the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (Art. 28)
Summary / Citation: Workers have the right to leave places with imminent danger and shall be protected against any sanction or prejudice for this reason.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 11 (2))
Summary / Citation: An occupational physician has the power to draw a recommendation to change workplace or work nature, because of health issues.
• Emergency Governmental Ordinance no. 96 2003, updated by Law 25 of 2004)
Summary / Citation: An individual contract can cease because of inadequate health. Nonetheless the employer shall propose a different workplace, if available, otherwise the employer shall refer the worker to the Work Forces Authority, and pay a compensation.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 64)
Summary / Citation: A Tripartite Consultative Council on Safety and Health is established by law.
• Law no.51 of 21.03.2012 amending and supplementing Law no. 108/1999 on the establishment and organization of Labour Inspection (Art. 1.9)
Summary / Citation: The Tripartite Consultative Council has a role of a social dialogue agent in major OSH problems.
Summary / Citation: The Tripartite Consultative Council is established by the Labour Inspection Law. The Council is organized in each county by the local Labour Inspectorate and consists of representatives of the Labour Inspectorate, and representatives of workers' and employer's organizations with national representation.
• Law no.51 of 21.03.2012 amending and supplementing Law no. 108/1999 on the establishment and organization of Labour Inspection
Summary / Citation: The employer shall consult workers and/or their representatives an allow them to participate in any discussions regarding OSH.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 18 (1))
Summary / Citation: Workers have the right to select their representatives, according to legislation and as established by internal agreements.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 52)
Summary / Citation: The legislation specifies the number of workers' representatives in joint OSH committees is:1 representative for undertakings with 10-49 workers; 2 representatives for undertakings with 50-100 workers; 3-8 representatives for undertakings than 101 workers.
Restrictions / obligations: Joint OSH committees shall be established in all undertakings with more than 50 employees. Neverthells there might be joint OSH committees in workplaces with fewer workers. The number of workers representatives where there is no joint OSH committee is not regulated by Law, but shall be provided in internal regulations.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art.53, Art 60)
Summary / Citation: Regulations specify the curricula and the hours of training (at least 40 hours) required for OSH representatives.
• Governmental Decision 955 of 2010 amending the Methodological Norms to apply the provisions of Safety and Health Law no.319/200 (Art. 39)
Summary / Citation: OSH representatives have the right to monitor the implementation of OSH measures and to write a report on their findings.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 67 K)
Summary / Citation: OSH representatives have to be informed by the employer on OSH matters, as required in legal provisions.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 ( Art 16, Art.18)
Summary / Citation: Workers shall participate in discussing all the problems regarding OSH matters.
• Governmental Decision no. 1218/2006 on the establishment of minimum safety and health requirements for the protection of workers from risks related to chemical agents (Art. 18)
Summary / Citation: OSH representatives have the right to present their observations to labour and sanitary inspectors, during their control visits.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art.18 (8))
Summary / Citation: The employer has to provide representatives with the necessary means to exert their rights stipulated by the law.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 18(6))
Summary / Citation: The employer has to provide OSH representatives the appropriate time, without diminishing their salary, to exert their rights stipulated by the law.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art.18(6))
Summary / Citation: Workers shall collaborate with employer to improve occupational safety and health at the workplace.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art . 56 (a))
Summary / Citation: Committees for safety and health at work (joint OSH committees) have to be organized by the employer under conditions specified in the Government Decision 1425/2006.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 19)
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 57)
Summary / Citation: The legislation specifies the number of workers representatives in Committees for safety and health at work (joint OSH committees):1 representative for undertakings with 10-49 workers; 2 representatives for undertakings with 50-100 workers; 3-8 representatives for undertakings than 101 workers.
Summary / Citation: Committees for safety and health at work (joint OSH committees) shall be established in all undertakings with more than 50 employees. Nevertheless joint OSH committees could be created in workplaces with fewer workers according the nature of work and the level of risks. The number of workers representatives where there is no joint OSH committee is not regulated by Law, but shall provided in internal regulations.
Summary / Citation: Committee for safety and health at work (joint OSH committee) functions according to its own regulation. Nonetheless, legislation provides some indications on the functioning and a list of responsibilities.The joint OSH committee:- Analyses and makes proposals for: OSH policy and protective and preventive plan, implementation of new technologies, aquisition and maintenance of equipments. It - Monitors compliance with implementation of OSH measures.- Analyses workers proposals - Analyses the annual OSH report of the company.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 65-67)
Summary / Citation: Legislation requires keeping minutes of each joint OSH committee meeting.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 66 (4))
Summary / Citation: Legislation requires that the minutes of each joint OSH committee meeting shall be made public.
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Art. 66 (6))
Summary / Citation: Legislation requires at least 40 hours of training and sets out the necessary requirements concerning the curricula of OSH representatives.
• Governmental Decision 955 of 2010 amending the Methodological Norms to apply the provisions of Safety and Health Law no.319/200 (Art.1 (39))
Summary / Citation: Worker's representatives shall suffer no prejudice or detrimental consequences of the development of their activities.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art.18(5))
• Governmental Decision no. 1092/2006 on the protection of workers against risks related to exposure to biological agents at work
• Governmental Decision no. 1218/2006 on the establishment of minimum safety and health requirements for the protection of workers from risks related to chemical agents
Related CEACR Comments• Benzene Convention, 1971 (No. 136) Direct Request 2009
• Decision no. 1408/2008 on classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances
• Ordinance. 41/2007 for puting on the market plant protection products and to amend and repeal certain enactments in the field of plant protection)
• Fundamental Norm for Radiological Safety
• Emergency Ordinance no. 99/2000 on measures that can be applied to protect employees during periods of extreme temperatures
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Section 3)
• Law no. 349/2002 on preventing and combating the effects of tobacco products
• Government Decision 1425 of 2006 on Methodological Norms for applying the Law on on Safety and Health at Work no. 319 of 2006 (Annex 23)
• Governmental Decision no. 1029/2008 on conditions for puting machines on the market
• Hotarare de Guvern nr. 119/05.02.2004 privind stabilirea conditiilor pentru introducerea pe piata a masinilor industriale (Government Decision no. 119/05.02.2004 establishing the conditions for the placing on the market of industrial machinery)
Summary / Citation: The employer shall take all the necessary measures for an adequate maintenance of work equipments. Details on maintenance are provided by work instructions according to the recommendations of the producer.
• Hotarare de Guvern nr. 119/05.02.2004 privind stabilirea conditiilor pentru introducerea pe piata a masinilor industriale (Government Decision no. 119/05.02.2004 establishing the conditions for the placing on the market of industrial machinery) (Art.4(2))
• Hotarare de Guvern nr. 119/05.02.2004 privind stabilirea conditiilor pentru introducerea pe piata a masinilor industriale (Government Decision no. 119/05.02.2004 establishing the conditions for the placing on the market of industrial machinery) (Annex 4)
Summary / Citation: Pregnant workers are included in the general provisions on vulnerable groups for which employers shall consider specific risks when designing workplaces. The legislation on protection of maternity at the workplace provides the obligation to exempt women from working in places where exposure to hazardous chemical, physical , biological agents may occur or where there is risk of mental or physical effort, problematic postures or movements. Women are not allowed to work with lead pigments (basic carbonate, sulfate and oxide).
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Chapter VII)
• Emergency Governmental Ordinance no. 96 2003, updated by Law 25 of 2004) (Art 5)
Related CEACR Comments• Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183) Observation 2013• Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183) Direct Request 2009• Benzene Convention, 1971 (No. 136) Direct Request 2009
Summary / Citation: The legislation on protection of maternity at the workplace provides the obligation to exempt women from working in places where exposure to hazardous chemical, physical , biological agents may occur or where there is risk of mental or physical effort, problematic postures or movements. Lactating worker is considered that worker who notified the employer on her condition, providing medical evidence for it, and estimating a period length for this condition (no more than one year after child birth).
• Emergency Governmental Ordinance no. 96 2003, updated by Law 25 of 2004) (Art. 5)
Summary / Citation: Pregnant and lactating workers are included in the general provisions on vulnerable groups for which employers shall consider specific risks when designing workplaces. The legislation on protection of maternity at the workplace provides the obligation to exempt women from working in places where exposure to hazardous chemical, physical , biological agents may occur or where there is risk of mental or physical effort, problematic postures or movements. Women are not allowed to work with lead pigments (basic carbonate, sulfate and oxide) nor in underground mines.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 5)
• Emergency Governmental Ordinance no. 96 2003, updated by Law 25 of 2004) (Chapter VII)
Summary / Citation: Young workers (aged between 15 and 18 years) are not allowed to work in places with exposure to hazardous substances, carcinogens, mutagens, reprotoxicants, radiations, extreme temperatures, noise, vibrations or places where they are not well aware of hazards and the need to protect themselves.
• Decision no. 600 of 13/06/2007 on the protection of young people at work (Art.9, Annex list)
Related CEACR Comments• Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) Observation 2011• Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) Direct Request 2013
Summary / Citation: The employer shall keep record of occupational accidents.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art.12 (c))
Summary / Citation: The employer shall keep record of all dangerous incidents (near misses).
Summary / Citation: The employer shall keep record of all occupational diseases.
Summary / Citation: The employer shall notify occupational accidents to local labour inspectorates, to the insurer (in case of temporary incapacity, invalidity or death) and, if necessary, to prosecution bodies.The employer shall notify dangerous incidents to local labour inspectorates.Any physician, including the occupation physician employed in the enterprise, shall report any suspicion regarding occupational diseases to the local public health authorities.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 27)
Related CEACR Comments• Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) Observation 2020• Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 (No. 81) Direct Request 2020
• Law no. 108 (r1) of 16 June 1999 on the establishment and organization of Labour Inspection (Chapter II and IV)
Summary / Citation: Inspectors have the power to enter workplaces for inspection and any opposition is considered as a contravention.
Summary / Citation: Inspectors have the power to gather all necessary evidence, including taking samples and any opposition is considered as a contravention.
Summary / Citation: Inspectors have the duty to provide advice on OSH matters according to law.
• Law no. 108 (r1) of 16 June 1999 on the establishment and organization of Labour Inspection
Summary / Citation: Inspectors keep the general register of employees and of day laborers and their beneficiaries.
• Governmental Decision no. 1091/2006 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace (Art 1.5 A))
Summary / Citation: The labour inspector could charge a contravention fine of approximately 1,500 to 3,000 USD.
Summary / Citation: Labour inspectors have the power to ban, restrict or withdraw a product from the market, interrupt hazardous activities, withdraw operation authorizations /permits, or impose other measures considered necessary.
Summary / Citation: The terms of imprisonment for natural persons for contravention of OSH legislation go from 6 months to 3 years.
• Safety and Health Law no 319 of 2006 (Art. 37, Art 38)
