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» Occupational Safety (USA & Intl)
Access to the full text of a country's laws and regulations related to occupational safety.
Chemicals » Asbestos
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.
Disasters » Regulations
OSHA disaster plan requirements, Seveso II guidelines, spill reporting triggers
Industrial Hygiene » Labs
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.
Full text of OSHA's standard on occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in labs
Industrial Hygiene » Respirators
Respirator fit, full text of respiratory programs, etc.
Respirator information includes full text of the code
International » Safety
Resources concerned with workplace safety polices and issues internationally
Full text of occupational safety and health standards for each Asia-Pacific country
International Labor Organization's international occupational safety and health recommendations
Intl Countries » Australia
References from government and business entities in Australia
Guidance materials on Australia's National Standards for occupational safety and health
Occupational safety and health laws in Western Australia
Full text of the workplace safety laws for South Australia
Intl Countries » Bangladesh
References from government and business entities in Bangladesh
Full text of the Bangladesh Factories, Act 1965
Full text of legislation on labor requirements, health, hygiene and safety for factories
Intl Countries » Bhutan
References from government and business entities in Bhutan
Full text of legislation on mining operations, accident reporting & environmental protection
Intl Countries » Botswana
References from government and business entities in Botswana
Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Botswana
Intl Countries » Bulgaria
References from government and business entities in Bulgaria
Text of selected laws and regulations related to workplace safety and health in Bulgaria
Intl Countries » Cameroon
References from government and business entities in Cameroon
Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Cameroon
Intl Countries » Canada
Canada - References from government and business entities
Full text of the OSHA Act and Regulations for Prince Edward Island, Canada
Text of the workplace safety laws and regulations for Alberta, Canada
Full text of the OHS regulation for British Columbia
Text of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
List of Canadian health and safety legislation by jurisdiction (fees)
Text of the regulations
Portions of the Canadian Labour Code, Acts, Regulations related to workplace safety
Summarizes the OH&S regulatory information from the thirteen jurisdictions in Canada
Provides a brief overview of major provisions of approximately 15 workplace safety laws
Text of the acts and regulations related to workplace safety in Ontario, Canada
Text of the law for Quebec, Canada
Text of various Manitoba, Canada Workplace Safety & Health Acts
Intl Countries » China
References from government and business entities in China
Full text of 1995 Labour Law & 1997 Regulations for OHS Inspections for China
Chapter VI of Labour Law of People's Republic of China on occup safety & health
Text of the 1194 Labour Law of the People's Republic of China
Intl Countries » Croatia
References from government and business entities in Croatia
Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Croatia
Intl Countries » Cyprus
References from government and business entities in Cyprus
Text of selected workplace safety laws from the Department of Labour Inspection
Intl Countries » Denmark
References from government and business entities in Denmark
Working Environment Act, Executive Orders, Guidelines
Intl Countries » Estonia
References from government and business entities in Estonia
Text of the regulation
The text of laws and regulations related to workplace safety in Estonia
Intl Countries » Ethiopia
References from government and business entities in Ethiopia
Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Ethiopia
Intl Countries » European Union
References from government and business entities about European Union
EU Directives to protect the health and safety of Europe’s workers
Health and safety in fixed term and temporary employment
Full text of the Eurpoean directives designed to protect the health and safety of workers at work
Summary of legislation in effect for 05.20.20.10 Safety at Work
Intl Countries » Fiji
References from government and business entities in Fiji
Full text on regulations related to welfare, safety and health requirements for factories
Full text of the Fiji Factories Act, 1972
Intl Countries » Finland
References from government and business entities in Finland
Text of selected occupational safety and health acts
Intl Countries » Germany
References from government and business entities in Germany
Text of Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, Construction Site Ordinance and more
Intl Countries » Guam
References from government and business entities in Guam
Text of the rules
Intl Countries » Hong Kong
References from government and business entities in Hong Kong
Full text of selected legislation and regulations related to occupational health and safety in Hong Kong
Intl Countries » Hungary
References from government and business entities in Hungary
Text of selected laws and standards related to workplace safety in Hungary
Full text of Act No. 93 of 1993 concerning Occupational Safety and Health, dated 5 October 1993.
Intl Countries » India
References from government and business entities in India
Full text of the workplace safety laws for India
Full text of safety, health and labor requirements for workplaces defined as factories in India
Intl Countries » Indonesia
References from government and business entities in Indonesia
Full text of the workplace safety laws for Indonesia
Intl Countries » Iran
References from government and business entities in Iran
Sections of the labour code related to occupational safety and health in Iran
Intl Countries » Ireland
References from government and business entities in Ireland
Safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth
Full text of occupational safety and health laws for Ireland
Text of the workplace safety and health legislation, acts and regulations
Intl Countries » Japan
References from government and business entities in Japan
Intl Countries » Jordan
References from government and business entities in Jordan
Sections of the labour code related to workplace safety and health in Jordan
Intl Countries » Korea
References from government and business entities in Korea
Text of OSH Act/enforcement regulations for industrial safety and health
Text of the Industrial Safety and Health Act
Text of the act and the enforcement regulations for workplace safety in Korea
Intl Countries » Laos
References from government and business entities in Laos
Section of the labour law affecting occupational safety and health in Laos
Full text of workplace safety laws for Lao PDR
Intl Countries » Latvia
References from government and business entities in Latvia
Text of selected laws and regulations related to workplace safety in Latvia
Intl Countries » Lithuania
References from government and business entities in Lithuania
Act No. I-266 of 7 October 1993 on labour protection [occupational safety], as amended 1994
Intl Countries » Macedonia
References from government and business entities in Macedonia
Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Macedonia
Intl Countries » Malaysia
References from government and business entities in Malaysia
Intl Countries » Malta
References from government and business entities in Malta
Text of selected regulations, acts, legal notices
Intl Countries » Mongolia
References from government and business entities in Mongolia
Full text of industrial labor laws, including worker compensation for industrial injury and disease
Full text of workplace safety laws for Mongolia
Intl Countries » Nepal
References from government and business entities in Nepal
Section of the labour law affecting occupational safety and health in Nepal
Full text of workplace safety laws for Nepal
Intl Countries » Netherlands
References from government and business entities in Netherlands
Text of Dutch legislation in English
Intl Countries » New Guinea
References from government and business entities in New Guinea
Full text of occupational safety and health legislation for Papua New Guinea - Chapter 175
Text of selected laws and regulations that relate to workplace safety
Intl Countries » New Zealand
References from government and business entities in New Zealand
Guides to occupational health & safety legislation for New Zealand
Intl Countries » Nigeria
References from government and business entities in Nigeria
Health and safety laws for Nigeria's factories
Intl Countries » Norway
References from government and business entities in Norway
Act No. 4 of 4 February 1977 respecting workers' protection and the working environment
Intl Countries » Pakistan
References from government and business entities in Pakistan
Full text of provisions of legislation relating to worker safety and health
Intl Countries » Philippines
References from government and business entities in Philippines
Full text of workplace safety laws for the Philippines
Intl Countries » Qatar
References from government and business entities in Qatar
Intl Countries » Russian Federation
References from government and business entities in Russian Federation
Intl Countries » Serbia
References from government and business entities in Serbia
Intl Countries » Singapore
References from government and business entities in Singapore
Full text of the section of the Factories Act responsible for occupational safety and health
Information on workplace safety law requirements for Singapore
Intl Countries » Slovenia
References from government and business entities in Slovenia
Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Slovenia
Intl Countries » Solomon Islands
References from government and business entities in Solomon Islands
Full text of the act responsible for occupational health and safety legislation for Solomon Islands
Intl Countries » South Africa
References from government and business entities in South Africa
Text of mining safety law for South Africa
Text of selected workplace safety regulations for South Africa
Intl Countries » Spain
References from government and business entities in Spain
Intl Countries » Sri Lanka
References from government and business entities in Sri Lanka
Health and safety laws for Sri Lanka's factories
Full text of workplace safety laws for Sri Lanka
Intl Countries » Sweden
References from government and business entities in Sweden
Text of occupational safety and health law in Sweden
Full text of Swedish legislation for workplace safety and health
Intl Countries » Switzerland
References from government and business entities in Switzerland
Text of law relating to occupational health in Switzerland
Intl Countries » Taiwan
References from government and business entities in Taiwan
Intl Countries » Thailand
References from government and business entities in Thailand
Information on workplace safety laws for Thailand
Intl Countries » Ukraine
References from government and business entities in Ukraine
Intl Countries » United Kingdom
References from government and business entities in United Kingdom
Text of the workplace safety legislation for Northern Ireland
Intl Countries » Vietnam
References from government and business entities in Vietnam
Section of the Labour Code related to occupational safety and health in Vietnam
Intl Countries » Yemen
References from government and business entities in Yemen
Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Yemen
OSHA » Bloodborne
OSHA technical resources on bloodborne pathogens
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.1030 - Bloodborne Pathogens
OSHA technical materials on needlestick safety and prevention requirements
OSHA » Chemicals
OSHA technical resources on chemicals used in the workplace
Full text of OSHA regulations for 13 carcinogens
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.111 Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.109 - Explosives and blasting agents
Full text of OSHA PELs for toxic and hazardous substances
OSHA » Confined Spaces
OSHA technical resources on confined space
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces
OSHA » Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
Full text of US Occupational Safety & Health Regulations for the construction industry
Text of the rule that became effective in 2010
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926 Subpart P - Excavations
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.151 - Fire Prevention: Fire Protection & Prevention
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.352 - Welding & Cutting
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.150 - Fire Protection for construction
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.152 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.153 - Liquified Petroleum Gas
Contains full text of all relevant mandatory standards for construction work
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.451 - General Requirements for Scaffolds
Contains Federal OSHA standards most applicable to this industry
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.902 - Transportation of Explosives
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.800 - Underground Construction
OSHA » Cranes-Hoists
OSHA technical resources on cranes
Full text of OSHA Standard 19266.550 - Cranes & Derricks
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.180 - Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.179 - Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA » Electrical
OSHA technical resources on electrical, including lock-out/tag-out
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.147 - The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout)
OSHA » Employees
Employee rights and responsibilites under OSHA
Final rule requires greater employee involvement in onsite OSHA consultation visits
OSHA » Ergonomics
OSHA technical resources on ergonomics
OSHA » Fall Prevention
OSHA technical resources on fall prevention
Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.502 - Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practice
OSHA » Fire Safety
OSHA technical resources on fire safety
Full text of the Federal Register notice - March, 1999 Final Rule
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.106 - Flammable and combustible liquids
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.11 Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
OSHA » First Aid
OSHA technical resources on first aid
Full text of the OSHA standard on first aid for general business
OSHA » Hazard Communications
OSHA technical resources on hazard communication related materials
OSHA » HAZWOPER
OSHA technical resources on hazwoper
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.120 - Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
OSHA » Industries
OSHA's technical resources for various industries
Full text of 1910.261 to 1910.272AppC - bakeries, sawmills, telecommunications, grain handling, etc
OSHA » Machinery
OSHA technical resources for machine guarding
Full text of OSHA's standard on forklifts and powered industrial trucks
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.Subpart O - Machinery and Machine Guarding
Full text of the Federal Register Notice on forklift operator training requirements
OSHA » Medical
OSHA technical resources related to medicine
Full text of OSHA's proposed rule for occupational exposure to tuberculosis
OSHA » Noise
OSHA technical resources on hearing conservation and noise
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.95 - occupational noise exposure
OSHA » PPE
OSHA technical resources on personal protective equipment
Full text of Non-mandatory Compliance Guidelines for Hazard Assessment & PPE Selection
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.132 - General Requirements for PPE
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.133 - Eye & Face Protection
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.138 - Hand Protection
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.135 - Head Protection
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.136 - Occupational Foot Protection
OSHA » Process Safety
OSHA technical resources on process safety management
Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.119 - Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA » Radiation
OSHA technical resources on radiation, including EMF, lasers, etc.
Full text of the OSHA regs related to ionizing radiation
OSHA » Recordkeeping
OSHA recordkeeping guidelines, standards, fact sheets, etc.
Text of the regulations related to OSHA recordkeeping requirements
Full text of the new recordkeeping rules
Hearing loss recording provisions of the Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements
OSHA » Regulations
Full text of federal OSHA regulations, interpretation letters and more
Full text of the OSHA regulations for USA federal employees
Full text of US Occupational Safety & Health Standards for general industry
Full text of Part 2200 of Title 29 CFR - rules of procedure for OSHRC
OSHA » Respirators
OSHA technical resources on respiratory protection
Full text, online version of the final rule for respiratory protection - effective April 8, 1998
OSHA » Ventilation
OSHA technical resources on ventilation, indoor air quality, etc.
OSHA » Violations
OSHA inspection procedures, decisions, citations profile, etc.
Full text of regulation for employers who have received OSHA citations
Regulations » Asbestos
Full text of asbestos-related laws in the USA
Inspection Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Final Rule 29 CFR Parts 1910.1001, 1926.1101, and 1915.1001
Regulations » MSHA
Full text of 30 CFR, Parts 1 to 199 - Mining Safety and Health Regulations
Full text of MSHA Standard 30 CFR, Parts 1 to 199, Federal Register and compliance assistance, etc.
Full text of 30 CFR, Parts 1 to 199 - Mining Safety and Health Regulations for the US
Regulations » NIOSH
Full text of NIOSH proposed standards
Full text of NIOSH's recommended criteria for the standard on occupational noise
Regulations » OSHA
Full text of 29 CFR 1900-2200 OSHA standards for general industry & construction
Full text of US Occupational Safety & Health Regulations for general industry and construction
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