Netherlands > Occupational safety and health

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Work and Safety Act, 2014. (Wet werk en zekerheid) -

Adoption: 2014-06-14 | NLD-2014-L-109824

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Working Conditions Act, 2007 (Arbowet). -

Adoption: 2007-01-01 | NLD-2007-L-78361

Makes amendments to the Working Conditions Act including the establishment of tailor-made rules in enterprises. Employers and employees can now consult with each other before laying down agreements for safety and health in the workplace. Gives the Labour Inspectorate more powers to take firmer action if these rules are abused.

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

Decree Amending the Working Conditions Decree (Besluit tot Wijziging van het Arbeidsomstandighedenbesluit)

Adoption: 2004-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-15 | NLD-2004-R-69586

Adds a new section to the Working Conditions Decree containing provisions regulating the use of work equipment on high locations.

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

Decree Amending the Working Conditions Decree (Besluit tot Wijziging van het Arbeidsomstandighedenbesluit ter Vervanging van de Bepalingen met Betrekking tot de Arbeidsveiligheidsrapportage door aanvullende Voorschriften met betrekking tot de Risico-inventarisatie en -evaluatie en enige andere Wijzigingen)

Adoption: 2004-02-07 | Date of entry into force: 2004-02-25 | NLD-2004-R-69583

Amends the provisions with respect to the evaluation of risks.

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

Decree of 17 December 2002 to amend the Decree on Working Conditions (safety and health of employees in the mining sector; work under pressure and some other amendments).

Adoption: 2002-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | NLD-2002-R-64379

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

Decree of 29 March 2002 amending the Labour Conditions Decree containing rules on chemical and carcinogenic agents.

Adoption: 2002-03-29 | Date of entry into force: 2002-04-19 | NLD-2002-R-61397

The Decree defines dangerous substances, and regulates with regard to preventive measures, limit values and occupational safety and health strategies, as well as occupational health examinations.

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

Radiological Protection Decree (Besluit Stralingsbescherming) -

Adoption: 2001-07-16 | Date of entry into force: 2002-03-01 | NLD-2001-R-69538

Aims, i.a., at the protection of workers against radioactive radiation. It contains provisions regulating the application procedure for licenses and their registration. In addition it lays down health and medical provisions and protection measures.

Chapter I: Definitions and scope
Chapter II: Justification and improvement
Chapter III: General measures
Chapter IV: Registration of licenses, application and procedures
Chapter V: Citizen's exposure
Chapter VI: Medical radiological appliances and protection
Chapter VII: Occupational exposure
Chapter VIII: Exposure to natural sources
Chapter IX: Intervention
Chapter X: Administration, special requirements and waiver
Chapter XI: Transitional and final provisions

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law of 13 December 2000 amending the Law on Labour Conditions 1998 (Technical improvements and adaptations).

Adoption: 2000-12-13 | Date of entry into force: 2000-12-29 | NLD-2000-L-59319

Regulates, inter alia, the duty of an employer to report accidents with serious consequences.

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

Decree of 9 May 2000 to amend the Decree on Working Conditions concerning an elaboration of the duty to register toxic materials, a decrease of the noise limit for the compulsory use of hearing protection, and other amendments.

Adoption: 2000-05-09 | Date of entry into force: 2000-05-26 | NLD-2000-R-56861

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

Decree of 4 May 2000 to amend the Work Environment Decree containing rules on carcinogenic agents.

Adoption: 2000-05-04 | Date of entry into force: 2000-06-27 | NLD-2000-R-56860

Regulates monitoring of employees' health.

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

Hazards of Major Accidents Regulations 1999 (1999/MJZ 99189854). -

Adoption: 1999-07-02 | Date of entry into force: 1999-07-19 | NLD-1999-R-72422

Regulates the policy on prevention of major accidents and the general objectives and principles of policy on managing the hazards of major accidents.

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

Major Accidents (Risks) Decree 1999 (No. 234). -

Adoption: 1999-05-27 | NLD-1999-R-72423

Enacts the Hazards of Major Accidents Decree 1999 and amending various other decrees in connection with the implementation of Council Directive no. 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances.

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

Decree of 15 February 1999 to amend the Working Conditions Decree concerning the duty to replace volatile organic substances (No. 105).

Adoption: 1999-02-15 | NLD-1999-R-53904

Sets forth a regulation in order to prevent damage to the nervous system caused by professional exposure to volatile organic substances which are frequently used as solvents.

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

Decree of 24 September 1998 amending the Working Conditions Decree containing rules concerning working tools.

Adoption: 1998-09-24 | Date of entry into force: 1998-12-05 | NLD-1998-R-51475

Amends the Working Conditions Decree which contains rules concerning protective equipment. The amendment implements European Union Directive No. 95/63/EEU of the Council of the European Union, dated 5 December 1995, amending Directive No. 89/655/EEU.

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

Decree amending Working Conditions Decree (Wijzigingsbesluit van het Arbeidsomstandighedenbesluit houdende regels inzake arbeidsmiddelen)

Adoption: 1998-09-24 | Date of entry into force: 1998-12-05 | NLD-1998-R-68824

Contains provisions amending the Working Conditions Decree with regard to work appliances/instruments.

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act to amend the Medical Examinations Act. (Wet tot Wijziging van de Wet op de Medische Keuringen)

Adoption: 1997-12-24 | Date of entry into force: 1997-12-31 | NLD-1997-L-68982

Makes the Medical Examinations Act applicable to civil servants.

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Medical Examinations Act. (Wet op de Medische Keuringen) -

Adoption: 1997-07-05 | Date of entry into force: 1998-01-01 | NLD-1997-L-68977

Contains provisions regulating the legal position of persons required to undergo medical examinations in relation with access to certain benefit schemes or with regard to the admission to employment.

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

Decree of 20 June 1997 establishing the entry into force of the Work Environment/Circumstances Decree in connection with the guidelines from the Council of the European Communities.

Adoption: 1997-06-20 | Date of entry into force: 1997-07-01 | NLD-1997-R-47624

On 15 January 1997 the decree concerning regulations for security, health and well-being were agreed upon and rendered public on 25 February 1997 (Stb. No.60) in the Work Environment/Circumstances Decree ("Arbeidsomstandighedenbesluit"). The present Decree enters into force on 1 July 1997 (with some exceptions) the Work Circumstance Decree and herewith updates the Work Environment/Circumstance Act and brings it into line with the guidelines of 12 June 1989 of the Council of the European Communities.

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

Working Conditions Regulation (Arbeidsomstandighedenregeling (Arboregeling)) -

Adoption: 1997-03-12 | NLD-1997-R-68805

Contains provisions for the implementation of certain regulations contained in the Working Conditions Act 1998

Chapter I: General provisions
Chapter II: Complementary regulations on risk inventory and evaluation of working conditions services
Chapter III: Construction and extraction industries
Chapter IV: Hazardous materials
Chapter V: Working in front of a screen
Chapter VI: Working in high pressure environments
Chapter VII: Working appliances
Chapter VIII: Safety and health signals

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

Decree of 25 November 1996 to enter into force the Decree of 19 September 1996 (Netherlands Stb.504) concerning the timeframe of entry into force for the Netherlands Antilles of the Decree of 1 September 1995 regarding the Fishing Vessel Decree in connection with Guidelines No. 93/103/EG of the Council of the European Communities of 23 November 1993 which establishes the minimum regulations for security and health for seafarers on board fishing vessels (PbEG L 307).

Adoption: 1996-11-25 | Date of entry into force: 1996-11-01 | NLD-1996-R-47598

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

Decree of 11 October 1996 adopting the guidelines of the Council of the European Community for the Netherlands Antilles regarding security and health on board ships.

Adoption: 1996-10-11 | Date of entry into force: 1996-10-01 | NLD-1996-R-47596

Enters into force the Decree of 22 August 1996 (Netherlands Stb.438) as amended on 1 September 1995 and which incorporates the guidelines of the Council of the European Communities (Nr.92/29/EEG of 31 March 1992) concerning the minimum regulations for security and health and the promotion of better medical services on board ships (PbEG L 113).

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

Decree of 19 September 1996 that enters into force for the Netherlands Antilles the minimum safety and health regulations for seafarers on fishing vessels as established in the Fishing Vessel Decree of 1 September 1995.

Adoption: 1996-09-19 | Date of entry into force: 1996-11-01 | NLD-1996-R-45841

This Fishing Vessel Decree was initially established in accordance with the guidelines (Nr.93/103/EG) of the Council of the European Community of 23 November 1993 and now is entered into force for the Netherlands Antilles on 1 November 1996. (For an earlier publication and amendments of this Decree, see Stb.No.456, 1995).

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

Decree of 6 June 1996 amending the Mining Regulation of 1964 (protection of young workers).

Adoption: 1996-06-06 | Date of entry into force: 1996-06-22 | NLD-1996-R-46364

The Mining Regulation (first enacted with Stb.538, 1964) is herewith amended to conform with the European Union's Guidelines that were established by the Council of the EU on 22 June 1994 (PbEG L 216). Minimum regulations are herewith adopted for the improvement of working conditions and to provide for more security and health of the workers.

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act of 15 May 1996 concerning regulations for the establishment of a nameless private enterprise ("NV") under the Privatization Act RBB.

Adoption: 1996-05-15 | Date of entry into force: 1996-05-22 | NLD-1996-L-46382

The Privatization Act ("RBB") is applied here for the Minister of Justice to establish a limited private company which will become the privatized managing enterprise of the National Occupational Health and Occupational Safety Services. This is in coordination with the privatization of several government services which previously were administered by the public service sector. Affected are other national public services such as the Foundation Pension Fund ("ABP") and the Conditions of Employment Act. This new private enterprise will be called "RBB" which stands for National Occupational Health and Occupational Safety Service.

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

Decree of 15 April 1996 concerning minimum safety and health regulations for seafarers on board fishing vessels.

Adoption: 1996-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 1995-11-23 | NLD-1996-R-46383

The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba join herewith the minimum regulations for safety and health as established by the European Union. This follows from the decree of 4 October 1995 (Stb. 516 of the Netherlands) concerning the timeframe of entry into force of the decree of 1 September 1995, concerning amendments of the Fishing Vessel Decree in connection with the Guidelines No.93/103/EG of the Council of the European Community of 23 November 1993 (Pb.EG L 307) (Stb.456). This Publicatieblad (Pb) follows the most recent amendment to the Fishing Vessel Decree which is published in Pb. No.66 of the same date as the above.

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

Decree of 15 April 1996 amending the Fishing Vessel Decree following the decree of 1 September 1995 (Stb. 456 of the Netherlands) in accordance with the minimum regulations for occupational safety and health as established by the Council of the European Community in Guidelines No. 93/103/EG on 23 November 1993 (Pb.EG L 307).

Adoption: 1996-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 1996-11-23 | NLD-1996-R-46384

For the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, the Fishing Vessel Decree is amended to conform with the regulations of the European Union in accordance with the adoption of these same regulations by the Netherlands in 1995. This decree is followed by the Publicatieblad No.67 (15 April 1996) which enters the above into force.

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

Ordinance of 1 February 1996 amending the Accident Insurance Ordinance of 1966 (Publicatieblad No.14).

Adoption: 1996-02-01 | Date of entry into force: 1996-03-01 | NLD-1996-R-44834

The amendments concern labour administration, employment and social security. Definitions are modified to apply to persons of different age groups and in variying catergories of employment. The Ordinance provides for new regulations regarding the responsibilities of employers to contribute to the accident insurance of their employees. (See also related Publicatieblad No. 8, 1996 which concerns amendments to the 1966 Medical Insurance Ordinance).

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

Decree of 4 October 1995 to establish the time-frame of entry into force of the Decree of 1 September 1995 (Stb.456) concerning the safety and health regulations on fishing vessels in accordance with the minimum regulations as stipulated by the European Council of the EC.

Adoption: 1995-10-04 | Date of entry into force: 1995-11-23 | NLD-1995-R-43489

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

Decree of 18 September 1995 amending the Mining Regulation of 1964 and the Continental Plate/Shelf Mining Regulation.

Adoption: 1995-09-18 | Date of entry into force: 1996-03-01 | NLD-1995-R-43473

Concerns explosive materials and the use of explosive-safe materials as stipulated in the European Union (European Parliament and Council or the EU) on 23 March 1994 (nr.94/9/EG). See also related amendement in Stb.434, 1995-08-17.

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

Decree of 1 September 1995 amending the safety and health regulations on fishing vessels in accordance with the minimum regulations as stipulated by the European Council of the European Community (No. 93/103/EG) on 23 November 1993.

Adoption: 1995-09-01 | NLD-1995-R-43483

This amendment is made to the Fishing Vessel Decree ("Vissersvaartuigenbesluit") first enacted in Stb.354, 1989, and which was last amended in Stb.689, 1994-12-17. (See also related Decree of 1 Sept. 1995, Stb.465). See also the entry into force specifications in Stb.516, 4 October 1995.

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

Decree of 1 September 1995 amending the Shipping Decree (Stb.367, 1965) and the Fishing Vessel Decree in connection with the Regulations of the Council of the European Community (nr.92/29/EEG) of 31 March 1992.

Adoption: 1995-09-01 | NLD-1995-R-43484

This amendmend brings the Shipping Decree of 1965 (which was lately amended in Stb.689, 1993-12-17), and the Fishing Vessel Decree (Stb.354, 1989, which was also amended in Stb.456, 1995-09-01) in line with the regulations of the European Union's minimum occupational safety and health measures.

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

Decree of 17 August 1995 to amend the Mining Regulation of 1964 and the Continental Shelf Mining Regulation

Adoption: 1995-08-17 | Date of entry into force: 1995-09-22 | NLD-1995-R-43472

Concerns the safety and health of employees in the mining exploitation industry and brings amendments to the Mining Regulation ("Mr64") (Stb.538, 1964) and the Mining Regulation Continental Plate/Shelf ("Mrcp") (Stb.83, 1983; both last amended in Stb.164, 1995-03-22). The present amendments follow those of 1992-11-02 and of 1989-06-12 and adjust minimum safety and health regulations according to European Union laws.

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

Decree of 4 February 1995 to amend mining regulations of 1964 concerning safety standards and warnings regarding occupational hazards.

Adoption: 1995-02-04 | Date of entry into force: 1995-02-21 | NLD-1995-R-41506

This Decree introduces required European Union-wide minimum regulations on safety and health warnings in the mining sector. (See for earlier amendments and for the original law: Stb. 538, 1964; Stb. 83, 1983; and Stb. 793, 1994).

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act to fulfil environmental requirements regarding dangerous substances and cleaning of air, water, and soil.

Adoption: 1994-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 1994-11-30 | NLD-1994-L-41486

In addition to Acts of May 9, 1980, (Stb.432) and of July 3, 1989 (Stb.290), this Act concerns the cleaning up and the care of dangerous goods. It defines terminology and regulates transportation of dangerous goods.

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

Decree of 4 November 1994 to amend the Mine Regulation 1964 and the Mine (Continental Shelf) Regulation (stronghold of mining installations, helicopter decks and radio diaries).

Adoption: 1994-11-04 | Date of entry into force: 1994-11-23 | NLD-1994-R-40603

Amends article 36d of the Mine Regulation 1964, in order to bring it in conformity with the Mine (Continental Shelf) Regulation, by providing that an undertaking which is making use of mining installations needs an official certificate stating that installations are meeting the stronghold requirements and that installations have to be subjected to regular inspection. Inserts new articles 36ja and 36jb to the Mine Regulation 1964 and articles 40a and 40b to the Mine (Continental Shelf) Regulation. Those articles contain security requirements on the use of helicopters for transportation from and to mining installations and on the use of helicopter decks. Lays the obligation upon the concerned undertakings to keep a radio diary on mining installations.

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

Decree of 3 October 1994 laying down rules for the protection of safety and health of workers performing work under effective pressure (Decree Labour under effective pressure).

Adoption: 1994-10-03 | Date of entry into force: 1994-12-01 | NLD-1994-R-40569

Aims at the protection of workers performing work under pressure higher than atmosphere pressure. General provisions deal with conditions under which labour under effective pressure may be performed. Specific provisions deal with dive-labour, respectively caisson-labour.

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

Decree of 5 September 1994 to issue an Order in Council within the meaning of sections 1 and 24 of the Working Environment Act (Decree on Work at Home).

Adoption: 1994-09-05 | Date of entry into force: 1994-11-01 | NLD-1994-R-40566

Provides further details on the concept of employer and the field of application of the Decree. Sets specific obligations pertaining to employers (i.e. availability of data relating to the activities assumed by workers at home, protection of the safety and health of employees) and to employees (i.e. accident report to the employer).

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

Decree of 15 August 1994 to amend the Mines (Continental Shelf) Regulation (ionising radiation).

Adoption: 1994-08-15 | Date of entry into force: 1994-12-01 | NLD-1994-R-45035

Inter alia amends Chapter XVII relating to protection against the risks of apparatus emitting ionising rays.

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

Decree of 9 August 1994 to amend the Mines Regulation of 1964 and the Mines (Continental Shelf) Regulation (carcinogenic substances and processes).

Adoption: 1994-08-09 | Date of entry into force: 1994-08-26 | NLD-1994-R-45029

Concerns the protection of employees against hazards of exposure to carcinogenic agents at work. Inserts a new article 234c, respectively 152c, to make the Decree on carcinogenic substances and processes applicable to the mining industry.

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

Decree of 3 August 1994 laying down rules concerning the carrying out of work at temporary and mobile construction sites. Working Environment Act (Construction Process) Decree.

Adoption: 1994-08-03 | Date of entry into force: 1994-08-12 | NLD-1994-R-45019

Implements EC Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1994 concerning the minimum prescriptions with respect to safety and health at temporary and mobile construction sites. Deals with general obligations concerning construction sites and the design of buildings. Addresses all parties in the construction process, inter alia employers, employees, self-employed, principals and designers. Available in English with explanatory memorandum.

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

Decree of 29 July 1994 to lay down minimum regulations to improve the protection of the safety and health of employees of the open-cast quarrying industry. Working Environment (Open-Pit Quarrying Industry) Decree.

Adoption: 1994-07-29 | Date of entry into force: 1994-08-17 | NLD-1994-R-45020

Provides that employers must supply a safety and health document inter alia taking stock of and evaluating risks. Employers further must take appropriate measures against fire, explosions or harmful substances and provide for escape ways, life-saving appliances, communication and alarm systems.

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

Decree of 16 July 1994 to amend the Nuclear Energy Act (Radiation Protection) Decree of 1986 and the Decree on nuclear plants, fissionable material and ore

Adoption: 1994-07-16 | Date of entry into force: 1994-08-12 | NLD-1994-R-45017

Purpose of the amendment is to grant "external workers" -i.e. workers not being employed by a licensee but performing work in an area where a risk of exposure to radiation exists- a protection against ionising radiation equivalent to the protection granted to employees of the licensee.

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

Decree of 8 July 1994 to amend some decrees in connection with the amendment of the Working Environment Act (Adaptation Decree).

Adoption: 1994-07-08 | Date of entry into force: 1994-08-05 | NLD-1994-R-45012

Brings several decrees into agreement with the Work Environment Act as it is amended. Amendments inter alia relate to the stock-taking and evaluation of occupational hazards and to experts assistance provided to employers.

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act of 29 June 1994 to amend the Working Environment Act in connection with sexual intimidation and aggression and violence.

Adoption: 1994-06-29 | Date of entry into force: 1994-10-01 | NLD-1994-L-45013

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act of 9 June 1994 to amend the Working Environment Act in connection with the implementation of EC Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 concerning minimum prescriptions with respect to safety and health at temporary and mobile building-sites.

Adoption: 1994-06-09 | NLD-1994-L-44997

Netherlands - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act of 9 June 1994 to amend article 9 of the Working Environment Act, in connection with the implementation of EC Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 concerning the execution of measures for the promotion of the occupational safety and health of employees.

Adoption: 1994-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 1994-06-24 | NLD-1994-L-44998

Provides that the employer must make a report for each occupational accident and send it to the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment.

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

Decree of 27 May 1994 to amend the Mine Regulation of 1964 and the Mine (Continental Shelf) Regulation (asbestos).

Adoption: 1994-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 1994-09-01 | NLD-1994-R-44993

Implements EC Directive 83/477/EEC concerning the protection of employees against the risk of exposure to asbestos at work. Declares the Asbestos Decree equally applicable to the mining industry.

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

Decree of 17 May 1994 to lay down minimum instructions for the protection of employees against the dangers of exposure to biological agents at work (Decree on biological agents).

Adoption: 1994-05-17 | Date of entry into force: 1994-06-10 | NLD-1994-R-44987

Provides that employers must take stock of and evaluate the dangers linked to exposure to biological agents. The employer further must take preventive measures in order to limit the danger of exposure, i.e. keep a register of all employees working with dangerous agents, or give employees the opportunity to undergo a medical examination. Lays the obligations on the employer to notify the Service for Inspection and Information that work is performed with biological agents.

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

Decree of 11 May 1994 to amend the Mine Regulation of 1964 and the Mine (Continental Shelf) Regulation (lead).

Adoption: 1994-05-11 | Date of entry into force: 1994-06-10 | NLD-1994-R-44989

Implements EC Directive 82/605/EEC concerning the protection of employees against the risks of exposure to metallic lead and its ion combinations at work. Declares the Lead Decree equally applicable to the mining industry.

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

Decree of 2 May 1994 to lay down instructions to promote the improvment of the occupational safety and health of women workers during pregnancy and breast feeding (Decree on pregnant women workers).

Adoption: 1994-05-02 | Date of entry into force: 1994-05-20 | NLD-1994-R-44904

Implements articles 4 to 6 of EC Directive No. 92/85/EEC. Requires that the employer organizes labour, fix up the working place, adapts the production or working methods so that the safety and health of the pregnant or breast-feedig woman worker are not endangered. Should the fulfilment of this obligation not be possible, the temporary following measures shall be taken: adaptation of labour or working and rest periods; or asignment of other duties; or exemption from work. The employer shall take stock of and evaluate the hazards related to labour performed by the woman worker. Inserts a new article in the Lead Decree providing that pregnant or breast-feeding women worker shall not be compelled to perform labour where they might be exposed to lead or lead derivates.