Show abstract/citation:
Filtered by:
Country: Sweden - Subject: Protection against particular hazards
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance (2009:1331) to amend the Radiation Protection Ordinance (1988:293). (Förordning (2009:1331) om ändring i strålskyddsförordningen (1988:293).) - Adoption: 2009-12-03 | Date of entry into force: 2009-12-27 | SWE-2009-R-84328 Adds art. 12a concerning time limits for the processing of applications for permits, and amends art. 19 concerning the procedure for appeals.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act
Act (2009:436) to amend the Radiation Protection Act (1988:220). (Lag om ändring i strålskyddslagen (1988:220)) - Adoption: 2009-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-30 | SWE-2009-L-84417 Amends article 41 concerning confidentiality by introducing references to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400).
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act
Act (2009:329) to amend the Radiation Protection Act (1988:220). (Lag (2009:329) om ändring i strålskyddslagen (1988:220).) - Adoption: 2009-04-29 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-01 | SWE-2009-L-84386 Amends article 20a concerning international transport of radioactive waste; article 24 concerning time limits for permissions to transport radioactive waste; and article 42 concerning appeal procedures.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance (2009:118) to amend the Radiation Protection Ordinance (1988:293). - Adoption: 2009-02-26 | Date of entry into force: 2009-04-01 | SWE-2009-R-84360 Adds article 14b concerning the role of the nation radiation security authority's role in the transport and reception of radioactive waste from a relevant authority of another member of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). Reference is made to Directive 2006/117/Euratom on surveillance and control of radioactive waste and nuclear fuels.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance No. 1220 of 2006 to amend the Radiation Protection Ordinance (No. 293 of 1988). Adoption: 2006-11-23 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-R-75065 Amends section 4.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Provisions of the Swedish Work Environment Authority on Asbestos. No. 1 of 2006. Adoption: 2006-02-16 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-15 | SWE-2006-M-75478 Issued under section 18 of the Work Environment Ordinance (No. 1166 of 1977).
Provides rules applicable to activity involving the exposure of dust containing asbestos.
Section 1: Purpose;
Sections 2-7: Scope;
Section 8: Definitions;
Section 9: Permit;
Section 10: Research, development and analysis;
Section 11: Handling;
Section 12: Demolition work;
Section 13: Revision of permit;
Secctions 14-16: Application procedure for permit;
Section 17: Declaration of demolision work;
Section 18: Documentation at the workplace;
Sections 19-34: General measures to take for work with asbestos or material containing asbestos (assessment and evaluation, instructions, preventive measures, personal protective equipment, etc.);
Sections 35-48: Special measures for demolishing work;
Section 49: Medical examination; and
Sections 50-51: Penalties.
Repeals Provisions No. 13 of 1996.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance (No. 402 of 2005) to amend the Radiation Protection Ordinance (No. 293 of 1988). Adoption: 2005-06-02 | Date of entry into force: 2005-09-01 | SWE-2005-R-70801 Amends s. 6 respecting bancrupty of person having a permit under the Radiation Protection Act (No. 220 of 1988).
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Provisions of the Swedish Work Environment Authority on Occupational Exposure Limit Values and Measures against Air Contaminats. No. 17 of 2005. - Adoption: 2005-03-17 | Date of entry into force: 2005-10-04 | SWE-2005-M-75462 Issued under section 18 of the Work Environment Ordinance (No. 1166 of 1977).
Provides rules on preventive measures applicable to all activities in which air contaminants in the form of dust, smoke, mist, gas or vapour can be presumed to occur.
Sections 1-2: Scope;
Section 3: Definitions;
Section 4: Preventive measures;
Sections 7-17: Control of air contaminants (investigation, measuring and periodic controls);
Section 18: Measures following exposure;
Sections 19-20: Reporting and documentation;
Sections 21-25: Permits;
Section 26-27: Registers; and
Section 28: Penal provisions.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Provision of the Swedish Work Environment Authority on Noise. No. 16 of 2005. Adoption: 2005-03-17 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-M-75479 Issued under section 18 of the Work Environment Ordinance (No. 1166 of 1977).
Provides rules applicable to noise at the workplace.
Section 1: Scope;
Section 2: Definitions;
Section 3: Exposure limits;
Section 4: Planning of work;
Sections 5-7: Assessment of risks;
Sections 8-11: Measures to take;
Section 12: Protective equipment;
Section 13: Limit values;
Section 14: Information and training;
Section 15: Workers collaboration; and
Sections 16-18: Medical examination.
Repeals Provisions No. 10 of 1992.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Provisions of the Swedish Work Environment Authotity on Vibrations. No. 15 of 2005. Adoption: 2005-03-17 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-M-75482 Issued under section 18 of the Work Environment Ordinance (No. 1166 of 1977).
Provides rules applicable to vibration at the workplace.
Section 1: Scope;
Section 2: Definitions;
Section 3: Planning of work;
Sections 4-7: Assessment of risks;
Sections 8-10: Measures to take;
Section 11: Information and training; and
Sections 12-13: Medical examination.
Repeals Provisions No. 7 of 1986.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Provisions of the Swedish Work Environment Authority on Medical Examinations in Working Life. No. 6 of 2005.
Adoption: 2005-02-17 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-M-75483 Issued under section 18 of the Work Environment Ordinance (No. 1166 of 1977).
Section 1: Scope;
Section 2: Definitions;
Sections 3-7: General rules applicable to medical examinations;
Section 8: Competence to carry out medical examination;
Section 9: Record;
Section 10: Information to the Work Environment Authority;
Section 11: Medical doctor's reporting of illness;
Sections 12-67: Compulsory medical examinations (work with lead and cadmium, asbestos, work consisting of heavy physical exposure, diving work, vibration, nightwork, etc.); and
Section 68: Penalties.
Repeals Provisions No. 8 of 1997 and No. 7 of 2000.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Provisions of the Swedish Work Environment Authority on Microbiological Work Environment Risks. No. 1 of 2005. - Adoption: 2005-01-27 | Date of entry into force: 2005-06-01 | SWE-2005-M-75463 Issued under section 18 of the Work Enviroment Ordinance (No. 1166 of 1977).
Provides rules applicable to activity involving the use of biological agents.
Sections 1-2: Scope;
Section 3: Definitions;
Sections 4-5: Risk assessment;
Section 6: Planning of work, risk limitation;
Section 7: Protective measures;
Sections 8-9: Facilities, fittings and equipment;
Section 10-11: Decontamination, handling and transfer of contaiminated material;
Section 12: Personal hygiene;
Section 13: Personal protective equipment;
Sections 14-15: Knowledge, information and instructions;
Section 16: Measures and reporting in connection with ill-health and unwanted events;
Section 17: Medical preventive measures and checks;
Section 18-19: Signage and marking:
Section 20: Pregnant employees;
Section 21: Registers;
Section 22: Health care and veterinary care;
Section 24-27: Protective measures and biosafety level;
Sections 28-29: Notification and permits; and
Section 30: Liability.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance (No. 871 of 2003) to amend Ordinance (No. 295 of 1988) with Instructions for the Radiation Protection Authority. Adoption: 2003-11-20 | Date of entry into force: 2004-01-01 | SWE-2003-R-70702 Amends ss. 2 and 9.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Provisions of the Swedish National Board of Occupational Safety and Health on Chemical Hazards in the Working Environment. No. 4 of 2000. - Adoption: 2000-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | SWE-2000-M-75470 Issued under section 18 of the Work Environment Ordinance (No. 1166 of 1977).
Sections 1-2: Scope;
Section 3: Definitions;
Sections 4-6: Risk assessment;
Section 7: Reporting of ill-health, accidents and incidents;
Sections 8-10: Planning of work;
Sections 11-14: Instructions and routines;
Sections 15-18: Risks associated with skin contact, splashing in the eyes and ingestion;
Sections 19-22: Storage and packaging;
Sections 23-25: Information, labelling and signage;
Sections 26-27: Work in confined spaces (written work permit);
Sections 28-30: Risks of fire, explosion and reaction;
Section 31: Radioactivity;
Sections 32-34: Accidents and emergencies;
Sections 35-37: Special provisions on chemcial products that are dangerous to health or flammable;
Section 38: List;
Section 39: Written information or risks and safety;
Section 40: Labelling; and
Sections 41-42: Other matters.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance to amend the Radiation Protection Ordinance (1988:293). Adoption: 1992-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | SWE-1992-R-32821
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act
Act to amend the Radiation Protection Act (1988:220). Adoption: 1992-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | SWE-1992-L-32822
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act
Act to amend the Radiation Protection Act (1988:220). Adoption: 1991-12-05 | Date of entry into force: 1992-01-01 | SWE-1991-L-29601
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Notification No. 268 to amend Notification (No. 491 of 1949) prohibiting the use of materials containing benzene when manufacturing leather goods. Adoption: 1991-04-18 | Date of entry into force: 1992-01-01 | SWE-1991-M-25055 Amends Section 3 (fines).
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance to amend the Radiation Protection Ordinance (No. 293 of 1988). Adoption: 1990-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-01 | SWE-1990-R-22625 Amends section 9 (the right to issue instructions).
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act
Act to amend the Radiation Protection Act (No. 220 of 1988). Adoption: 1990-05-17 | Date of entry into force: 1990-07-01 | SWE-1990-L-21771 Amends sections 19 (right to issue instructions) and 43 (instructions respecting charges).
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance respecting instructions for the Environmental Protection Review Committee. Adoption: 1988-06-09 | SWE-1988-R-7003 Regulates the organisation of the Committee under the Environmental Protection Act (No. 387 of 1969).
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act
An Act to amend the Nuclear Liability Act (No. 45 of 1968). Adoption: 1988-06-09 | SWE-1988-L-7026
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act
Radiation Protection Act (1988:220). (Strålskyddslag (1988:220)) - Adoption: 1988-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 1988-07-01 | SWE-1988-L-6373 Regulates the manner in which the work is to be carried out, inter alia, the employers' responsibilities to inform workers of hazards, safety equipment to be used, skills needed, duties of workers, etc. Repeals Act No. 110 of 1958.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Radiation Protection Ordinance (1988:293). (Strålskyddsförordning (1988:293).) - Adoption: 1988-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 1988-07-01 | SWE-1988-R-6384 The consolidation of the Ordinance includes a total of 15 amending texts through May 2014 (up to Ordinance 2014:364). The consolidated text includes various amendments.
Regulates the application of the Radiation Safety Act (No. 220 of 1988), inter alia, covering exceptions to the Act's application to certain materials, duties to inform the Swedish Atomic Energy Board of injuries, etc.
Repeals Ordinance No. 652 of 1958.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance (No. 295 of 1988) with Instructions for the Radiation Protection Authority. - Adoption: 1988-05-19 | Date of entry into force: 1988-07-01 | SWE-1988-R-70700 Contains 16 sections respecting, i.a., the tasks of the Authority, its board, organisation, research board, etc.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Order No. 7 of 24 April 1986 of the National Board of Occupational Safety and Health laying down Regulations on vibrations from hand-held machines and General Recommendations of the National Board of Occupational Safety and Health for the application of these Regulations. Adoption: 1986-04-24 | SWE-1986-R-5433
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (No. 519 of 1984) respecting the introduction of employment and wage subsidies [for handicapped persons]. Adoption: 1985-06-13 | SWE-1985-R-1540 Amends ss. 4 and 16 and inserts a new s. 23a.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Ordinance to amend the Order (No. 210 of 1949)[LS 1949-Swe.5]to prohibit in certain cases the employment of workers in painting work involving the use of lead paint. Adoption: 1982-10-28 | SWE-1982-R-10547 Amends ss. 1, 2 and 8.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Order to amend the Order (No. 210 of 1949) [LS l949 - Swe. 5] to prohibit the employment of workers in painting work involving the use of lead paint. Adoption: 1973-11-16 | SWE-1973-R-15740 Repeals s. 11 and amends ss. 5 to 7 and 12.
Sweden - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Order to amend Order No. 210 of 1949 to prohibit in certain cases the employment of workers in painting work involving the use of lead paint [LS 1949 - Swe. 5]. Adoption: 1971-12-10 | SWE-1971-R-17231 Amends ss. 5, 7 and 12.