Laws & Regulations: Occupational Safety (USA & Intl) : Special Resources

Special Resources » Laws & Regulations: Occupational Safety (USA & Intl)

Access to the full text of a country's laws and regulations related to occupational safety.

The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.

Chemicals

Chemicals » Asbestos
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.

Asbestos: 29CFRv1910.1001 [20519]

OSHA asbestos requirements

Disasters

Disasters » Regulations
OSHA disaster plan requirements, Seveso II guidelines, spill reporting triggers

OSHA's Emergency Standards [29156]

Text of OSHA requirements related to emergencies

Industrial Hygiene

Industrial Hygiene » Labs
Chemical Hygiene Plans, standard operating procedures, lab safety programs, etc.

1910.1450 - Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories [1697]

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.

NIOSH Respirator Information - 42 CFR Part 84 [203]

Respirator information includes full text of the code

International

International » Chemicals
International chemical safety information

Asia-Pacific Region: Chemical Safety Information Networking [1542]

ILO documents on chemical safety, recommendations, codes, databases, etc.

International » Safety
Resources concerned with workplace safety polices and issues internationally

Asia-Pacific Countries: National Standards & Legislation for OSH [4395]

Full text of occupational safety and health standards for each Asia-Pacific country

ILO Recommendations concerning Occupational Safety & Health [4396]

Full text of ILO's international occupational safety and health recommendations

Intl Countries

Intl Countries » Australia
References from government and business entities in Australia

OHS Australian National Occupational Health & Safety Commission Act [210]

Full text of the NOHSC Act of 1985

OHS: Australian National Standards and Codes of Practice [1086]

Guidance on Australia's National Standards for occupational safety and health

OHS: Model Regulations, National Codes of Practice, National Standards [1872]

Guidance from the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission

OHS: Western Australia Work Safety and Health Laws [7912]

Occupational safety and health laws in Western Australia

OHS: Western Australian Occupational Safety and Health Regulations [10297]

Text of the regulations

SA: Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 [9733]

Full text of the workplace safety laws for South Australia

SA: Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995 [9734]

Full text of the workplace safety regulations for South Australia

Intl Countries » Bangladesh
References from government and business entities in Bangladesh

OHS Law: National Standards and Legislation - Bangladesh [8858]

Full text of the Bangladesh Factories, Act 1965

OSH Law: The Factories Rules, 1979 - Bangladesh [4481]

Full text of legislation on labor requirements, health, hygiene and safety for factories

Intl Countries » Bhutan
References from government and business entities in Bhutan

Mine and Mineral Management Act, 1995 - Bhutan [4482]

Full text of legislation on mining operations, accident reporting & environmental protection

Intl Countries » Botswana
References from government and business entities in Botswana

OHS: The Factories Act, No 31 of 1973 - Botswana [20463]

Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Botswana

Intl Countries » Bulgaria
References from government and business entities in Bulgaria

OHS: Bulgarian Health & Safety Law [25485]

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

OHS Law: Labour Code Part VI Law No. 92/007 August 1992 - Cameroon [13181]

Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Cameroon

Intl Countries » Canada
Canada - References from government and business entities

Occupational Health & Safety Act Regulations - Prince Edward Island [8323]

Full text of the OSHA Act and Regulations for Prince Edward Island, Canada

Occupational Health & Safety Laws & Regs - Alberta [3188]

Full text of the workplace safety laws and regulations for Alberta, Canada

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation - British Columbia [3909]

Full text of the OHS regulation for British Columbia

OHS: Canada Labour Code Part II [8521]

Text of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

OHS: Canada Safety & Health Legislation [187]

List of Canadian health and safety legislation by jurisdiction (fees)

OHS: Canadian Labour Code Occupational Health and Safety Regulations [15734]

Hazard Prevention Program Regulations, forming Part XIX of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety (COHS) Regulations

OHS: Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Law [18393]

Portions of the Canadian Labour Code, Acts, Regulations related to workplace safety

OHS: OH&S Legislation in Canada [8328]

Summarizes the OH&S regulatory information from the thirteen jurisdictions in Canada

OHS: Summary of Workplace Safety Legislation - Canada [62]

Provides a brief overview of major provisions of approximately 15 workplace safety laws

Ontario Health and Safety Legislation [21078]

Full text of the acts and regulations related to workplace safety in Ontario, Canada

Quebec RSQ Chapter S-2.1 an Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety [30384]

Text of the law for Quebec, Canada

Workplace Safety & Health Legislation - Manitoba [243]

Text of various Manitoba, Canada Workplace Safety & Health Acts

Intl Countries » China
References from government and business entities in China

OHS Law: National Standards and Legislation - China [2644]

Full text of 1995 Labour Law & 1997 Regulations for OHS Inspections for China

OHS Law:Labour Act of the People's Republic of China, 1994 [4483]

Chapter VI of Labour Law of People's Republic of China on occup safety & health

OHS: Occupationl Safety Laws of the People's Republic of China [27372]

Text of the 1194 Labour Law of the People's Republic of China

Intl Countries » Croatia
References from government and business entities in Croatia

OSH: Safety & Health Protection at the Workplace Act, 1996 - Croatia [20467]

Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Croatia

Intl Countries » Denmark
References from government and business entities in Denmark

OHS: Danish Occupational Health & Safety Legislation [25498]

Text of selected laws and regulations related to workplace safety in Denmark

OHS: The Danish Working Environment Act [13963]

Full text of the act as translated in English in Feb, 1999

Intl Countries » Estonia
References from government and business entities in Estonia

OHS Law: Regulation No. 80 Procedure of Training Regarding Occupational Safety & Health Estonia [25211]

Text of the regulation

OHS: Estonian Legal Acts on Occupational Health and Safety [25478]

The text of laws and regulations related to workplace safety in Estonia

Intl Countries » Ethiopia
References from government and business entities in Ethiopia

OHS Law: Labour Proclamation (No. 42 of 1993) Part VII - Ethiopia [13182]

Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Ethiopia

Intl Countries » European Union
References from government and business entities about European Union

OHS Laws: European Commission Legislation and Standards [13882]

EU Directives to protect the health and safety of Europe�s workers

OHS: Directive 91/383/EEC of 25 June 1991

[1022]

Health and safety in fixed term and temporary employment

OHS: EU Directives Related to Workplace Safety & Health [14009]

Full text of the Eurpoean directives designed to protect the health and safety of workers at work

OHS: Safety at Work - European Union [4536]

Consolidated text of legislation in effect for 05.20.20.10 Safety at Work

Intl Countries » Fiji
References from government and business entities in Fiji

OHS Law: Fiji - Factories Act, 1971 [4484]

Full text on regulations related to welfare, safety and health requirements for factories

OHS Law: National Standards and Legislation - Fiji [12665]

Full text of the Fiji Factories Act, 1972

Intl Countries » Finland
References from government and business entities in Finland

OHS: Finnish Occupational Safety & Health Legislation [23357]

Full text of occupational safety and health act and more

Intl Countries » Germany
References from government and business entities in Germany

OHS: German Safety Regulations and Ordinances [13970]

Text of Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, Construction Site Ordinance and more

Intl Countries » Guam
References from government and business entities in Guam

OHS: Guam Administrative Rules - Division of Occupational Safety and Health Rules

[29791]

Text of the rules

OHS: Guam Occupational Safety and Health Code [29780]

Text of the code

Intl Countries » Hong Kong
References from government and business entities in Hong Kong

OHS: Legislation & Regulations [9125]

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

OHS: Hungarian Safety & Health at Work Legislation [25488]

Text of selected laws and standards related to workplace safety in Hungary

OSH Law: Hungary [20468]

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

OHS Laws: The Factories Act, 1948 (amended 1987) - India [13866]

Full text of the workplace safety laws for India

OHS: Safety & Health Statutes - India [17849]

Full text of the safety and health acts of India

OSH Law: The Factories Act, 1948 as Amended by the Factories Act, 1987 - India [4485]

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

OHS Laws: National Standards & Legislation - Indonesia [13867]

Full text of the workplace safety laws for Indonesia

Intl Countries » Iran
References from government and business entities in Iran

OHS Law: Labour Code (1990) Chapter IV - Iran [13170]

Sections of the labour code related to occupational safety and health in Iran

Intl Countries » Ireland
References from government and business entities in Ireland

OHS Law: Maternity Protection Act, 1994 - Ireland [13171]

Safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth

OHS: Health & Safety Authority Acts - Ireland [13220]

Full text of occupational safety and health laws for Ireland

OHS: Ireland's Occupational Safety and Health Legislation & Standards [11609]

Full text of the workplace safety and health legislation for Ireland

Intl Countries » Japan
References from government and business entities in Japan

OHS: Japan Occupational Safety & Health Legislation [9146]

Text of Japan's workplace safety laws

Intl Countries » Jordan
References from government and business entities in Jordan

OHS Law: Act No. 8 of 1996 Labour Code Chapters IX, X - Jordan [13172]

Sections of the labour code related to workplace safety and health in Jordan

Intl Countries » Korea
References from government and business entities in Korea

OHS Laws: Industrial Safety & Health - Korea [13868]

Text of OSH Act/enforcement regulations for industrial safety and health

OHS: Republic of Korea National Safety Standards and Legislation [28363]

Text of the Industrial Safety and Health Act

OSH: Korea OSH Act / Regulations [17864]

Full text of the act and the enforcement regulations for workplace safety in Korea

Intl Countries » Laos
References from government and business entities in Laos

OHS Law: Act No. 002/NA of 14 March 1994 concerning Labour Chapters X, XI - Laos [4488]

Section of the labour law affecting occupational safety and health in Laos

OHS Laws: National Standards & Legislation - Lao PDR [13869]

Full text of workplace safety laws for Lao PDR

Intl Countries » Latvia
References from government and business entities in Latvia

OHS: Latvian Labour Protection Legislation [25490]

Text of selected laws and regulations related to workplace safety in Latvia

Intl Countries » Lithuania
References from government and business entities in Lithuania

OHS Law: Law No.I-266 Labour Protection - Lithuania [13173]

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

OHS Law: Labour Relations Act of 1993 (Text No. 1890) Part III 3 - Macedonia [13183]

Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Macedonia

Intl Countries » Malaysia
References from government and business entities in Malaysia

Malaysia Occupational Safety & health Laws & Regulations [23549]

Text of the laws

OHS: Malaysia Occupational Health & Safety Laws and Regulations [25223]

Text of the workplace safety laws and regulations

Intl Countries » Mongolia
References from government and business entities in Mongolia

OHS Law: Labour Code 1999 Chapter 6 Working Conditions, Labour Safety & Sanitati [4490]

Full text of industrial labor laws, including worker compensation for industrial injury and disease

OHS Laws: National Standards & Legislation - Mongolia [13870]

Full text of workplace safety laws for Mongolia

Intl Countries » Nepal
References from government and business entities in Nepal

OHS Law: Labour Act, 1992 Chapter 5 Health & Safety - Nepal [4491]

Section of the labour law affecting occupational safety and health in Nepal

OHS Laws: National Standards & Legislation - Nepal [13871]

Full text of workplace safety laws for Nepal

Intl Countries » Netherlands
References from government and business entities in Netherlands

OHS: Netherlands Working Conditions Act & Hazards of Major Accidents Decree 1999 [11382]

Text of Dutch legislation in English

Intl Countries » New Guinea
References from government and business entities in New Guinea

OHS Law: Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare Act - New Guinea [4494]

Full text of occupational safety and health legislation for Papua New Guinea - Chapter 175

OHS: Papua New Guinea Industrial Safety Legislation [27146]

Text of selected laws and regulations that relate to workplace safety

Intl Countries » New Zealand
References from government and business entities in New Zealand

OHS: Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 - New Zealand [20602]

Text of the act

OHS: New Zealand Health & Safety Law [8575]

Guides to occupational health & safety legislation for New Zealand

Intl Countries » Nigeria
References from government and business entities in Nigeria

OHS Law: Factories Act (No. 16 of 1987) - Nigeria [13184]

Health and safety laws for Nigeria's factories

Intl Countries » Norway
References from government and business entities in Norway

OHS Law: Act No. 4 of 4 February 1977 as amended 1995 - Norway [13174]

Act No. 4 of 4 February 1977 respecting workers' protection and the working environment

OHS: Safety in the Workplace Regulation - Norway [13976]

Text of the Working Environment Act

Intl Countries » Pakistan
References from government and business entities in Pakistan

OHS Law: The Mine Act 1923 Chapter 5 - Pakistan [4492]

Full text of provisions of legislation relating to worker safety and health

OHS Law: The Factories Act 1934 - Pakistan [19903]

Full text as amended to 1997

Intl Countries » Philippines
References from government and business entities in Philippines

OHS Laws: National Standards & Legislation - Philippines [13872]

Full text of workplace safety laws for the Philippines

Intl Countries » Qatar
References from government and business entities in Qatar

OHS Law: Qatar Labour Law 2004 [13185]

Labour Law which replaces the one adopted in 1962

Intl Countries » Russian Federation
References from government and business entities in Russian Federation

OHS Law: Labor Code of the Russian Federation 31 Dec 2001 [13175]

Section X Labor & Safety

Intl Countries » Serbia
References from government and business entities in Serbia

OHS Law: Kosovo [25207]

Text of the law on occupational safety, health and the environment

Intl Countries » Singapore
References from government and business entities in Singapore

OHS Law: Factories Act (Chapter 104) (No. 6 of 1973) [as amended to S228 of 1985 [4495]

Full text of the section of the Factories Act responsible for occupational safety and health

OHS Laws: Occupational Safety & Health - Singapore [13873]

Information on workplace safety law requirements for Singapore

Intl Countries » Slovenia
References from government and business entities in Slovenia

OHS: Health and Safety at Work Act, 1999 - Slovenia [20469]

Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Slovenia

Intl Countries » Solomon Islands
References from government and business entities in Solomon Islands

OHS Law: Safety at Work Act 1982 - Solomon Islands [4496]

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

OHS Law: Mine Health and Safety Act (No. 29 of 1996). - South Africa [13176]

Text of mining safety law for South Africa

OHS: Occupational Health and Safety Regulations of South Africa [27562]

Text of selected workplace safety regulations for South Africa

Intl Countries » Spain
References from government and business entities in Spain

OHS Law: Prevention of Risks at Work Act 31 - Spain [7966]

Full text of the law and related Royal Decrees of 1997

Intl Countries » Sri Lanka
References from government and business entities in Sri Lanka

OHS Law: Factories Ordinance, Chapter 144 - Sri Lanka [13177]

Health and safety laws for Sri Lanka's factories

OHS Laws: National Standards & Legislation - Sri Lanka [13876]

Full text of workplace safety laws for Sri Lanka

Intl Countries » Sweden
References from government and business entities in Sweden

OHS Law: Act No. 677/91 1991, amended 1977 Working Environment Act - Sweden [13178]

Text of occupational safety and health law in Sweden

OHS: Swedish Work Environment Act, Provisions and General Recommendations [10024]

Full text of Swedish legislation for workplace safety and health

Intl Countries » Switzerland
References from government and business entities in Switzerland

OHS Law: Ordinance of 18 August 1993 relating to the Labour Act - Switzerland [13179]

Text of law relating to occupational health in Switzerland

Intl Countries » Taiwan
References from government and business entities in Taiwan

OHS: Occupational Accident Labor Protection Law - Taiwan [26103]

Text of the law

Intl Countries » Thailand
References from government and business entities in Thailand

OHS Laws: National Standards & Legislation - Thailand [13877]

Information on workplace safety laws for Thailand

Intl Countries » Ukraine
References from government and business entities in Ukraine

OHS Law: Workers Protection Act, 1992 - Ukraine [13180]

Text of workplace safety law in the Ukraine

Intl Countries » United Kingdom
References from government and business entities in United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Occupational Safety and Health Legislation & Codes of Practice [25510]

Text of the workplace safety legislation for Northern Ireland

OHS Laws: The Six Pack [10023]

Full text of the statutory instruments that implemented key EU workplace safety directives

Intl Countries » Vietnam
References from government and business entities in Vietnam

OHS Law: Labour Code, 1994 Chapter IX Occupational Safety & Health - Vietnam [4499]

Section of the Labour Code related to occupational safety and health in Vietnam

OHS: Vietnam Occupational Safety and Health Legislation [17845]

Full text of government decrees and circulars related to occupational safety and health in Vietnam

Intl Countries » Yemen
References from government and business entities in Yemen

OHS Law: Labour Code (Act No. 5 of 1995) Chapter IX - Yemen [13186]

Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Yemen

OSHA

OSHA » Bloodborne
OSHA technical resources on bloodborne pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens - Standard 1910.1030 [1358]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.1030 - Bloodborne Pathogens

Needlestick Safety and Prevention [17555]

OSHA technical materials on needlestick safety and prevention requirements

OSHA » Chemicals
OSHA technical resources on chemicals used in the workplace

13 Carcinogens (4-Nitrobiphenyl, etc.). - 1910.1003 [5853]

Full text of OSHA regulations for 13 carcinogens

Ammonia - OSHA Standard 1910.111 [181]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.111 Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia

Explosives and blasting agents - OSHA Standard 1910.0109 [179]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.109 - Explosives and blasting agents

Hydrogen - OSHA Standard 1910.103 [176]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.103 on hydrogen

Oxygen - OSHA Standard 1910.104 [177]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.104 - Oxygen

Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants - 1910.1000 [5835]

Full text of OSHA PELs for toxic and hazardous substances

OSHA » Confined Spaces
OSHA technical resources on confined space

Standard 1910.146 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces [1355]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

OSHA » Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction

Construction Standards - 29 CFR, Part 1926 [1073]

Full text of US Occupational Safety & Health Regulations for the construction industry

Excavations - Standard 1926 Subpart P [1364]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926 Subpart P - Excavations

Fire Prevention: Fire Protection & Prevention - Standard 1926.151 [1370]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.151 - Fire Prevention: Fire Protection & Prevention

Fire Prevention: Welding & Cutting - Standard 1926.352 [1373]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.352 - Welding & Cutting

Fire Protection - Standard 1926.150 [1369]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.150 - Fire Protection for construction

Flammable & Combustible Liquids - Standard 1926.152 [1371]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.152 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Liquified Petroleum Gas - Standard 1926.153 [1372]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.153 - Liquified Petroleum Gas

Part 1910.1000 Air Contaminants [5854]

Full text of OSHA standards for toxic & hazardous substances

Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry [890]

Contains full text of all relevant mandatory standards for construction work

Scaffolds in Construction - Standard 1926.451 [1367]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.451 - General Requirements for Scaffolds

Selected Standards for the Home Building Industry [5578]

Contains Federal OSHA standards most applicable to this industry

Surface Transportation of Explosives - Standard 1926.902 [1375]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.902 - Transportation of Explosives

Underground Construction - Standard 1926.800 [1374]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1926.800 - Underground Construction

OSHA » Cranes-Hoists
OSHA technical resources on cranes

Cranes and Derricks - Standard 1926.550 [1360]

Full text of OSHA Standard 19266.550 - Cranes & Derricks

Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes - Standard 1910.180 [1368]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.180 - Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes

Overhead and Gantry Cranes - Standard 1910.179 [1361]

Full text of OSHA Standard 1910.179 - Overhead and Gantry Cranes

OSHA » Electrical
OSHA technical resources on electrical, including lock-out/tag-out

Lockout/Tagout - Standard 1910.147 [1365]