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.

Chemical Management

Chemical Management » Asbestos Hazards
Control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources on asbestos

Asbestos: 29CFRv1910.1001 [20519]

OSHA asbestos requirements

Chemical Management » Carcinogen Hazards
Chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens

NIOSH draft criteria document for a standard on occupational exposures to metalworking fluids

Disaster Management

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

OSHA's Emergency Standards [29156]

Text of OSHA requirements related to emergencies

Government Laws

Government Laws » Asbestos Laws
Asbestos-related laws in the USA

OSHA Asbestos Standards - Inspection Procedures [19403]

Inspection Procedures for Occupational Exposure to Asbestos Final Rule 29 CFR Parts 1910.1001, 1926.1101, and 1915.1001

Government Laws » MSHA Laws
Mining Safety and Health Regulations

Regulations & Compliance Assistance [1076]

Full text of MSHA Standard 30 CFR, Parts 1 to 199, Federal Register and compliance assistance, etc.

Standards - 30 CFR, Parts 1 to 199 [1077]

Full text of 30 CFR, Parts 1 to 199 - Mining Safety and Health Regulations for the US

Government Laws » OSHA Codes
OSHA standards for general industry & construction

Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970 [5857]

Full text of the OSH Act of 1970

OSHA Maritime Standards [15865]

Full text of OSHA standards related to maritime industry

OSHA Table of Contents - Standards 29 CFR Parts 70 through 2400 [1072]

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

International Government

International Government » Australia
Australia - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Bangladesh
Bangladesh - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Bhutan
Bhutan - References from government and business entities

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

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

International Government » Botswana
Botswana - References from government and business entities

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

Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Botswana

International Government » Cameroon
Cameroon - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » 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

International Government » China
China - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Croatia
Croatia - References from government and business entities

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

Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Croatia

International Government » Denmark
Denmark - References from government and business entities

OHS: The Danish Working Environment Act [13963]

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

International Government » Estonia
Estonia - References from government and business entities

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

Text of the regulation

International Government » Ethiopia
Ethiopia - References from government and business entities in

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

Section of the labour law related to workplace safety in Ethiopia

International Government » European Union
European Union - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Fiji
Fiji - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Finland
Finland - References from government and business entities

OHS: Finnish Occupational Safety & Health Legislation [23357]

Full text of occupational safety and health act and more

International Government » Germany
Germany - References from government and business entities

OHS: German Safety Regulations and Ordinances [13970]

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

International Government » Guam
Guam - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Hong Kong
Hong Kong - References from government and business entities

OHS: Legislation & Regulations [9125]

Full text of selected legislation and regulations related to occupational health and safety in Hong Kong

International Government » Hungary
Hungary - References from government and business entities

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.

International Government » India
India - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Indonesia
Indonesia - References from government and business entities

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

Full text of the workplace safety laws for Indonesia

International Government » Iran
Iran - References from government and business entities

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

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

International Government » Ireland
Ireland - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Japan
Japan - References from government and business entities

OHS: Japan Occupational Safety & Health Legislation [9146]

Text of Japan's workplace safety laws

International Government » Jordan
Jordan - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Korea
Korea - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Laos
Laos - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Lithuania
Lithuania - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Macedonia
Macedonia - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Malaysia
Malaysia - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Mongolia
Mongolia - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Nepal
Nepal - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Netherlands
Netherlands - References from government and business entities

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

Text of Dutch legislation in English

International Government » New Guinea
New Guinea - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » New Zealand
New Zealand - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Nigeria
Nigeria - References from government and business entities

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

Health and safety laws for Nigeria's factories

International Government » Norway
Norway - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Pakistan
Pakistan - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Philippines
Philippines - References from government and business entities

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

Full text of workplace safety laws for the Philippines

International Government » Qatar
Qatar - References from government and business entities

OHS Law: Qatar Labour Law 2004 [13185]

Labour Law which replaces the one adopted in 1962

International Government » Russian Federation
Russian Federation - References from government and business entities

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

Section X Labor & Safety

International Government » Serbia
Serbia - References from government and business entities

OHS Law: Kosovo [25207]

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

International Government » Singapore
Singapore - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Slovenia
Slovenia - References from government and business entities

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

Full text of the occupational safety and health act for Slovenia

International Government » Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » South Africa
South Africa - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Spain
Spain - References from government and business entities

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

Full text of the law and related Royal Decrees of 1997

International Government » Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Sweden
Sweden - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Switzerland
Switzerland - References from government and business entities

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

Text of law relating to occupational health in Switzerland

International Government » Taiwan
Taiwan - References from government and business entities

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

Text of the law

International Government » Thailand
Thailand - References from government and business entities

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

Information on workplace safety laws for Thailand

International Government » Ukraine
Ukraine - References from government and business entities

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

Text of workplace safety law in the Ukraine

International Government » United Kingdom
United Kingdom - References from government and business entities

OHS Laws: The Six Pack [10023]

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

International Government » Vietnam
Vietnam - References from government and business entities

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

International Government » Yemen
Yemen - References from government and business entities

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

Section of the labo