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United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Poisonous Substances (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (S.I. No. 38 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-30 | GBR-2020-R-109955

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Radiation Handbook, 2020.

Adoption: 2020-02-11 | GBR-2020-M-109366

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Poisonous Substances (Fees) (Guernsey) Regulations, 2019 (S.I. No. 65 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-06-01 | GBR-2019-R-109954

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (2018 No. 121). -

Adoption: 2018-02-02 | GBR-2018-R-108026

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (2017 No. 1322). -

Adoption: 2017-12-20 | GBR-2017-R-108025

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Ionising Radiations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (2017 No. 229). -

Adoption: 2017-12-05 | GBR-2017-R-108027

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (2017 No. 1075). -

Adoption: 2017-11-27 | Date of entry into force: 2018-01-01 | GBR-2017-R-108002

These regulations revoke and supersede the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999.

The Regulations impose duties on employers to protect employees and other persons against ionising radiation arising from work with radioactive substances and other sources of ionising radiation. The regulations also impose certain duties on employees.

The Regulations implement in part as respects Great Britain provisions of Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom (OJ No L13, 17.1.2014, p 1) laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and repealing Directives 89/618/Euratom, 90/641/Euratom, 96/29/Euratom, 97/43/Euratom and 2003/122/Euratom.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Poisonous Substances (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 (S.I. No. 80 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-10-04 | GBR-2017-R-109953

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (2016 No. 1091). -

Adoption: 2016-12-06 | GBR-2016-R-108008

These Regulations transpose Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (recast) (OJ L 96, 29.3.2014, p.79) (“the Directive”).

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Electromagnetic Fields) Regulations 2016 (2016 No. 1026). -

Adoption: 2016-11-21 | GBR-2016-R-108007

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016 (2016 No. 721). -

Adoption: 2016-10-01 | GBR-2016-R-107978

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (2016 No. 266). -

Adoption: 2016-08-01 | GBR-2016-R-108028

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 (2016 No. 588). -

Adoption: 2016-05-17 | GBR-2016-R-108006

These Regulations implement, as respects Great Britain, Directive 2013/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ No L 179, 29.6.2013, p1–21) on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (20th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) and repealing Directive 2004/40/EC. These Regulations apply in Great Britain, and outside Great Britain to the extent provided by regulation 14.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Explosives Regulations 2014 (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (2016 No. 315). -

Adoption: 2016-04-20 | GBR-2016-R-107998

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Control of Poisonous Substances (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 (S.I. No. 8 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-02-04 | GBR-2016-R-109952

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Tobacco Control Act 2015 (2015:56). -

Adoption: 2015-12-23 | GBR-2015-L-101685

WHEREAS it is necessary to create updated provisions to protect minors and others from inducements to use tobacco products; to protect the health of minors by restricting access to cigarette products and tobacco products; to control the sale and use of electronic cigarettes; to repeal the Tobacco Products (Public Health) Act 1987; and to revoke the Tobacco Products (Public Health) Regulations 1988.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (2015 No. 483). -

Adoption: 2015-06-01 | GBR-2015-R-107995

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemicals (Amendments to Secondary Legislation) Regulations 2015 (2015 No. 21). -

Adoption: 2015-01-19 | GBR-2015-R-107994

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Fire Safety Act 2014 (2014:33). -

Adoption: 2014-12-17 | GBR-2014-L-101686

WHEREAS it is expedient in the interest of public safety to create a régime enhancing the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service¿s powers to promote fire safety and protection in premises in Bermuda at every stage of development, from the design stage through construction and use to demolition of premises.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Genetically Modified Organisms (Contained Use) Regulations 2014 (2014 No. 1663). -

Adoption: 2014-10-01 | GBR-2014-R-107992

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Acetylene Safety (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (2014 No. 1639). -

Adoption: 2014-10-01 | GBR-2014-R-107996

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1637). -

Adoption: 2014-10-01 | GBR-2014-R-107999

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1638). -

Adoption: 2014-07-01 | GBR-2014-R-107997

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Poisonous Substances (Guernsey) Regulations (S.I. No. 18 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-06 | GBR-2014-R-109951

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Biocidal Products and Chemicals (Appointment of Authorities and Enforcement) Regulations 2013 (2013 No. 1506). -

Adoption: 2013-06-27 | GBR-2013-R-107991

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (2012 No. 632). -

Adoption: 2012-04-06 | GBR-2012-R-107990

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (2011 No. 2157). -

Adoption: 2011-09-05 | Date of entry into force: 2011-12-15 | GBR-2011-R-94985

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011 c. 28). -

Adoption: 2011-07-25 | GBR-2011-L-101613

1. Pleural plaques
2. Pleural thickening and asbestosis
3. Limitation of actions
4. Commencement and retrospective effect
5. Short title and Crown application

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Protection of Workers from Physical Agents) (Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations 2010 (LN. 2010/131). -

Adoption: 2010-07-29 | GBR-2010-R-92884

1. Title and commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Application of these Regulations.
4. Assessment of the risk of adverse health effects to the eyes or skin created by exposure to artificial optical radiation at the workplace.
5. Obligations to eliminate or reduce risks.
6. Information and training.
7. Consultation and participation.
8. Health surveillance and medical examinations.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (2010 No. 180). -

Adoption: 2010-06-14 | GBR-2010-R-108029

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010 (2010 No. 1140). -

Adoption: 2010-04-27 | GBR-2010-R-108023

These Regulations implement as respects Great Britain Directive 2006/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (O.J. L114, 27.4.2006, p.38) on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to risks arising from physical agents (artificial optical radiation) (nineteenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (“the Directive”). The Regulations impose duties on employers to protect both employees who may be exposed to risk from exposure to artificial optical radiation at work and other persons at work who might be affected by that work.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1348). -

Adoption: 2009-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2009-07-01 | GBR-2009-R-81741

Make provision for a purpose mentioned in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (2009 No. 716). -

Adoption: 2009-03-16 | GBR-2009-R-94879

These Regulations consolidate, revoke and re-enact with amendments the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002. The main purpose of the CLP Regulation is to adopt within the European Community the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) published by the UN Social and Economic Council (Second Revised Edition ISBN-13:978-92-1-116957-7). The UN GHS is the result of an international agreement made at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, and the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002. It sets out internationally accepted definitions and criteria to identify the hazards of chemicals and to communicate those hazards via labels and safety data sheets. The GHS is a voluntary international agreement and countries may keep national requirements that are not covered by the GHS provided that they do not contradict it.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The REACH [Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals] Enforcement Regulations 2008 (2008 No. 2852). -

Adoption: 2008-11-01 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-01 | GBR-2008-R-94937

These Regulations apply to the United Kingdom and provide for the enforcement of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)(OJ No L 396, 30.12.2006, p1).

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (2008 No. 1597). -

Adoption: 2008-06-19 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-29 | GBR-2008-R-94984

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos - Licensing) (Jersey) Regulations 2008 (R&O.21/2008). -

Adoption: 2008-02-05 | GBR-2008-R-93105

1. Interpretation
2. Work with asbestos insulation, asbestos coating or asbestos insulation board6
3. Licences
4. Exemptions
5. Recognition of licences granted by United Kingdom authorities
6. Revocation and savings
7. Citation

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application to Environmentally Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007 No. 1332). -

Adoption: 2007-05-01 | GBR-2007-R-76139

Amends regulation 2 of the 2002 Regulations.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S. I. 2007 No. 386). -

Adoption: 2007-02-12 | Date of entry into force: 2007-03-12 | GBR-2007-R-75686

These Regulations correct two errors in the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) Regulations 2006 concerning the coming into force of regulation 12 (Toluene) (now 15th June 2007). They also remove two words in regulation 8(4) which were repeated. In addition regulation 3 amends the two references to the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Consolidation) Regulations 1994 (which were revoked by the principal Regulations) in the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 to refer instead to the principal Regulations.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Controls on Dangerous Substances and Preparations Regulations 2006. Statutory Instrument No. 3311 of 2006. -

Adoption: 2006-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-07 | GBR-2006-R-75389

Provides rules on marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations, including lead.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2006 (LN. 2006/148). -

Adoption: 2006-12-07 | GBR-2006-R-92878

1. Title.
2. Interpretation.
3. Application and transitional provisions.
4. Exposure limit values and action values.
5. Assessment of the risk to health created by vibration at the workplace.
6. Elimination or control of exposure to vibration at the workplace.
7. Health surveillance.
8. Information and training.
9. Exemption certificates for emergency services.
10. Consultation and participation.
11. Exemption certificates for air transport.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006 No. 2916). -

Adoption: 2006-11-06 | GBR-2006-R-75687

These Regulations prohibit, subject to exceptions, the supply of certain dangerous substances and preparations. They revoke the Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Safety) (Consolidation) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2844) and the six amending Regulations listed in Schedule 1 of the regualations.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2739). -

Adoption: 2006-10-20 | Date of entry into force: 2006-11-13 | Date of partial entry into force: 2007-04-06 | GBR-2006-R-75098

These Regulations revoke and replace the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations (S.I. 2002/2675), the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983 (S.I. 1983/1649) and the Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3067). They regulate the control and safe use of Asbestos and implement Council Directives 76/769/EEC, 83/477/EEC, 90/394/EEC and 98/24/EC.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2006 (Act 19 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-10-16 | GBR-2006-L-109911

AN ACT to control the advertising and promotion of tobacco products; to prohibit smoking in certain wholly or substantially enclosed places; and for connected purposes.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Compensation Act 2006 (c.29). -

Adoption: 2006-07-25 | GBR-2006-L-79611

The Compensation Act contains provisions in relation to the law on negligence and breach of statutory duty, damages for mesothelioma (a form of cancer contracted following contact with asbestos), and the regulation of claims management services.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Health Act 2006 (c. 28). -

Adoption: 2006-07-19 | GBR-2006-L-79511

Makes provision for the prohibition of smoking in certain premises, places and vehicles and for amending the minimum age of persons to whom tobacco may be sold. Make provisions in relation to the prevention and control of health care associated infections and in relation to the management and use of controlled drugs. Also deals with the supervision of certain dealings with medicinal products and the running of pharmacy premises, and about orders under the Medicines Act 1968 and orders amending that Act under the Health Act 1999. Also contains provision concerning the National Health Service in England and Wales and about the recovery of National Health Service costs as well as the establishment and functions of the Appointments Commission. Finally, makes further provision about the exercise of social care training functions.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work) Regulations (LN. 2006/082). -

Adoption: 2006-06-01 | GBR-2006-R-92885

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General Provisions
Part III - Employers Obligations
Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Work at Heights) Regulations 2006 (LN. 2006/052). -

Adoption: 2006-04-27 | GBR-2006-R-92887

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (2005 No. 1643). -

Adoption: 2005-06-28 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-06 | GBR-2005-R-94886

These Regulations revoke and replace the Noise at Work Regulations 1989 (S.I. 1989/1790), and implement as respects Great Britain Directive 2003/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ No. L42, 15.2.2003, p.38) on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise) (seventeenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC). The Regulations impose duties on employers and on self-employed persons to protect both employees who may be exposed to risk from exposure to noise at work and other persons at work who might be affected by that work.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (2005 No. 1093). -

Adoption: 2005-04-07 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-06 | GBR-2005-R-94894

These Regulations implement as respects Great Britain Council Directive 2002/44/EC (OJ No L 177, 6.7.2002, p.13) on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (vibration) (sixteenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC). The Regulations impose duties on employers to protect employees who may be exposed to risk from exposure to vibration at work, and other persons who might be affected by the work, whether they are at work or not.

United Kingdom - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (2004 No. 3386). -

Adoption: 2004-12-23 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-24 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2005-04-06 | GBR-2004-R-94891