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IRL-2001-R-58972
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Title_of_text
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 078 of 2001).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Ireland
Subjects (Classification)
Protection against particular hazards
Adopted on (Date of text)
2001-03-08
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Provides for obligation of employers to carry out an assessment of the risks associated with the use of carcinogens or mutagens in the workplace, and the taking of subsequent steps to control such risks by eliminating or minimising exposure. Employers must also ensure that employees who are at a possible risk of exposure to such substances be consulted and provided with information and training on the nature of the hazards and risks of carcinogens and mutagens. Finally, makes provision for obligation of employers to maintain records on the results of assessments, measurements of exposure and health surveillance. Such records must be available to the National Authority for Occupational Safety and Health.
Basic Text region
Basic text(s)
1989-04-19 (IRL-1989-L-27734)
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 (No.7 of 1989)
Basic text(s)
1989-04-19 (IRL-1989-L-27734)
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989 (No.7 of 1989)
Electronic region
Electronic source title
S. I: No 78 of 2001
Author
Department of Entreprise, Trade and Employment
Country
Ireland
URL
http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/ZZSI78Y2001.html
Serial region
Serial title
Official Gazette, Statutory Instruments
Date
2001-03
Number
No. 078
Page range
pp. 1-16