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Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 (Act No. 49 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-12-15 | IND-2019-L-111097

An Act to provide for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain standards and laying down the statutory mechanism for enforcement of such standards and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
WHEREAS, the International Maritime Organisation adopted the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 which ensures that ships, when being recycled after the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risk to the environment and to human health and safety;
AND WHEREAS, the said Convention was developed with inputs from International Maritime Organisation Member States, Non-Governmental Organisations and in co-operation with the International Labour Organisation and the Parties to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, 1989;
AND WHEREAS, the Hong Kong Convention lays down the aspects relating to design, construction, operation and preparation of ships so as to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling, without compromising the safety and operational efficiency of ships and the establishment of an appropriate enforcement mechanism for recycling of ships;
AND WHEREAS, the said Convention contains the provisions which are not covered in the Shipbreaking Code (Revised), 2013 notified by the Government of India to regulate the recycling of ships in India;
AND WHEREAS, the said Convention lays down the multilateral framework to be followed internationally by countries which become a party to it;
AND WHEREAS, India, being a Member-State of the International Maritime Organisation, had participated in the said Convention and expressed views for the protection of environment and human health and safety during the process of recycling of ships;
AND WHEREAS, it is considered expedient to accede to the aforesaid Convention now and to have an appropriate legislation on issues relating to the recycling of ships.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019 (Act No. 42 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-12-05 | IND-2019-L-111099

An Act to prohibit the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement of electronic cigarettes in the interest of public health to protect the people from harm and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 (No. 16 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-04-20 | IND-2017-L-110837

An Act to provide for the prevention and control of the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and for the protection of human rights of persons affected by the said virus and syndrome and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Oil Mines Regulations, 2011 (G.S.R. 876E).

Adoption: 2011 | IND-2011-R-96634

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells Amendment (G.S.R. 1(E)). -

Adoption: 2010-12-23 | IND-2010-R-96646

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 (No. 38 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-09-21 | IND-2010-L-87997

An Act to provide for civil liability for nuclear damage and prompt compensation to the victims of a nuclear incident through a no-fault liability regime channeling liability to the operator, appointment of Claims Commissioner, establishment of Nuclear Damage Claims Commission and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Plantations Labour (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 17 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-05-18 | IND-2010-L-87982

Makes numerous provisions. In particular inserts a new Chapter IV A concerning occupational safety in plantations.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act (No. 45 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-18 | IND-2009-L-94265

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Explosives Rules, 2008 (G.S.R. 907(E)).

Adoption: 2008-12-29 | IND-2008-R-96641

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Indian Boilers (Amendment) Act (No. 49 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-12-12 | IND-2007-L-96636

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Dangerous Machines (Regulation) Rules, 2007 (GSR 505 (E)). -

Adoption: 2007-06-24 | IND-2007-R-94262

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells Amendment (G.S.R. 616(E)). -

Adoption: 2006-09-20 | IND-2006-R-96645

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004 (G.S.R. 303).

Adoption: 2004 | IND-2004-R-96418

The Rules are made under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962). They extend to the whole of India.

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules (S.O. 908(E)). -

Adoption: 2000-09-25 | IND-2000-R-96637

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 (S.O. 123E). -

Adoption: 2000 | IND-2000-R-96635

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Atomic Energy (Factories) Rules 1996 (G.S.R. 253).

Adoption: 1996-03-28 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-22 | IND-1996-R-47654

Applies to all factories owned by the Central Government engaged in activities under the Atomic Energy Act 1962 (33 of 1962). Regulates health inspectors, workplace hygiene, safe use of machinery, manual labour, and protective equipment. Chapter VI covers hours of work; Chapter VII forbids the employment of persons under the age of 18. Provides for special working conditions for work involving lasers and toxic substances. Repeals the Atomic Energy (Factories) Rules, 1984.

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations, 1990. -

Adoption: 1990 | IND-1990-R-75375

Provides detail rules applicable to dock workers.

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (G.S.R. 1037(E)). -

Adoption: 1989-12-05 | IND-1989-R-96644

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules (S.O. 966(E)). -

Adoption: 1989-09-27 | IND-1989-R-96640

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989.

Adoption: 1989 | IND-1989-R-51961

Amended text.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986. Act No. 54 of 1986. -

Adoption: 1986-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 1987-04-15 | IND-1986-L-51956

Amended text with notes.

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mines Rescue Rules 1985.

Adoption: 1985-04-02 | IND-1985-R-78693

Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Rescue Stations and Rescue Rooms
Chapter III - Duties and Responsibilities of Superintendents etc.
Chapter IV - Organisation and Equipment in Mines
Chapter V - Conduct of Rescue Work
Chapter VI - Miscellaneous

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster (Processing of Claims) Act 1985.

Adoption: 1985-03-18 | IND-1985-L-2763

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act 1984. No. 22.

Adoption: 1984-05-12 | IND-1984-L-2761

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Dangerous Machines (Regulation) Act, 1983 (No. 35 of 1983).

Adoption: 1983-12-14 | IND-1983-L-51951

Amended text with notes.

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Insecticides Rules, 1971. -

Adoption: 1971-10-30 | IND-1971-R-96639

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Insecticides Act (Act No. 46 of 1968). -

Adoption: 1968-09-02 | IND-1968-L-96419

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Maharashtra Factories (Amendment) Rules 1967.

Adoption: 1968-01-03 | IND-1968-R-18323

Inter alia, replace para. 2 of Schedule IX (protective clothing).

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1960 (G.S.R. 337). -

Adoption: 1960-10-18 | IND-1960-R-94264

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Coal Mines Regulations, 1957 (S.R.O. 34019). -

Adoption: 1957-10-24 | IND-1957-R-94263

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 (S.R.O 1455). -

Adoption: 1956-06-26 | IND-1956-R-96642

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Plantations Labour Act 1951 (No. 69 of 1951). -

Adoption: 1951-11-02 | IND-1951-L-32073

Provides for the welfare of labour and regulates the conditions of work in plantations. Contains 43 sections and 8 chapters concerning registration of plantations; inspection staff; health provisions; welfare; hours and limitation of employment; leave with wages; accidents; and penalties and procedure.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories Act 1948 (No. 63 of 1948). -

Adoption: 1948-09-23 | IND-1948-L-32063

This Act contains 120 sections, and is divided into Chapters concerning inspection staff, health, safety, hazardous processes, welfare, working hours of adults, employment of young persons, annual leave with wage, and penalties and procedures.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Employer's Liability Act 1938 (No. 24 of 1938) [as amended, with comments and references to cases]. -

Adoption: 1938-09-24 | IND-1938-L-32060

Provides that certain defences shall not be raised in suits for damages in respect of injuries sustained by workmen.

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories Act, 1934 (Act XXV of 1934). -

Adoption: 1934-08-20 | IND-1934-L-94254

Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Inspecting Staff
Chapter III - Health and Safety
Chapter IV - Restrictions on Working Hours of Adults
Chapter IV-A - Holidays with Pay
Chapter V - Special Provisions for Adolescents and Children
Chapter VI - Penalties and Procedure
Chapter VII - Supplemental

India - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Indian Boilers Act (No. 5 of 1923). -

Adoption: 1923-02-23 | IND-1923-L-48110

Provides for the registration and certification of boilers, reporting of boiler-related accidents, and duties of boiler owners at examination.

India - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Indian Electricity Act (Act No. 9 of 1910). -

Adoption: 1910-03-18 | IND-1910-R-96643