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Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Public Health (Standards for Personal Protective Apparel, Materials and Equipment) Regulations, 2020 (SI No. 92 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-04-19 | ZWE-2020-L-110093

The Regulations list the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect against COVID-19. It prohibits the sale, etc., of non-standard personal protective apparel, materials and equipment. The Schedule contains the list of PPE approved by the Government which come under this regulation.

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

Public Health (Control of Tobacco) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. 264 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-10 | ZWE-2002-R-97684

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27] (No. 13/2002). -

Adoption: 2002 | ZWE-2002-L-72825

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General principles of environmental management and functions of Minister
Part III - National Environment Council
Part IV - Environmental Management Agency
Part V - Environment Management Board
Part VI - Staff of agency
Part VII - Financial provisions relating to agency
Part VIII - Environment Fund
Part IX - Environmental Quality Standards
Part X - Environmental Plans
Part XI - Environmental Impact Assessments, Audit and Monitoring of Projects
Part XII - Conservantion and Improvement of Environment
Part XIII - Control of Invasive Alien Species
PArt IV - Appeals
Part XV - International Obligations and Commitments
Part XVI - General

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Radio-active Substances: General) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 294 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-11-17 | ZWE-2000-R-57929

Makes provision for possession, storage, use and importation of radio-active substances; issue of licenses, alteration and cancellation of licences; duties of licence holders; as well as offences and penalties.

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Waste Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 37 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2000-03-01 | ZWE-2000-R-56816

Provides for waste management plans and targets; regulates waste collection and management enterprises; determines principles governing the collection and management of waste oils, hazardous wastes, and problematic substances or articles; and regulates consignment, delivery and transportation of hazardous wastes and waste oils as well as some related matters.

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

Mining (Management and Safety) (Amendment) Regulations, 1996 (No. 5) (S.I. No. 168 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-08-09 | ZWE-1996-R-44864

Amends provisions of the Mining (Management and Safety) Regulations, 1990 relating to certficates of competency for mine managers and miners who use explosives.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Designation of Peace Officers) (Amendment) Notice, 1995 (No. 2) (S.I. 344 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995 | ZWE-1995-M-43184

Amends the Schedule of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Designation of Peace Officers) Notice, 1990 by adding new persons who are considered peace officers for the purpose of enforcing laws relating to public health, preparation of food, hazardous chemicals control, and radiation protection.

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

Explosives (Amendment) Regulations, 1995 (No. 6) (S.I 139 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995 | ZWE-1995-R-72804

Amends section 11 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989 (S.I 72 of 1989).

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

Explosives (Amendment) Regulations, 1995 (No. 5) (S.I. 37 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995 | ZWE-1995-R-72805

Repeals section 6 of the Explosives (Amendment Regulations, 1994 (No. 4) published in Statutory Instrument 195 of 1994. Also amends various sections of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

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

Explosives (Amendment) Regulations, 1994 (No. 4) (S.I 195 of 1994).

Adoption: 1994 | ZWE-1994-R-72807

Amends sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 ad 21 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

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

Explosives (Amendment Regulations, 1993 (No. 3) (S.I. 34 of 1993).

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-R-72809

Amends section 5 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

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

Explosives (Amendment Regulations, 1992 (No. 2) (S.I. 110 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992 | ZWE-1992-R-72806

Amends sections 11, 19, 73, 100, 120 ad 121 of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

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

Explosives (Amendment Regulations, 1990 (No. 1) (S.I. 371 of 1990).

Adoption: 1990 | ZWE-1990-R-72808

Amends Part V of the Explosives Regulations, 1989.

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

Explosives Regulations, 1989 (S.I. 72 of 1989).

Adoption: 1989 | ZWE-1989-R-72876

Part I - Board of Examiners
Part II - Blasting Licences
Part III - Use of Explosives
Part IV - Storage of Explosives
Part V - Possession and Sales of Explosives
Part VI - Transport of Explosives
Part VII - Manufacture of Explosives
Part VIII - General

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Supply, Registration, Disposal and Operation of Ionizing Radiation Apparatus) Regulations, 1987 (S.I. 81 of 1987).

Adoption: 1987 | Date of entry into force: 1987-09-01 | ZWE-1987-R-72875

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Scientific and Technical Research Act 1986. No. 5.

Adoption: 1986 | ZWE-1986-L-2610

Establishes and defines the powers and functions of the Scientific Council of Zimbabwe in relation to, in particular, the promotion of agricultural, industrial, health and mining research. An attached Schedule outlines the Council's powers as an employer.

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Protective Clothing: General) Regulations 1984. S.I. No. 263 of 1984.

Adoption: 1984 | ZWE-1984-R-827

Commencement: 1 Jan. 1985. Duties of employer and employee.

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Transportation by and Labelling of Road Tankers) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 262 of 1984).

Adoption: 1984 | Date of entry into force: 1985-01-01 | ZWE-1984-R-72874

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Pneumonoconiosis Amendment Act 1983 (No. 37).

Adoption: 1983 | ZWE-1983-L-282

Act to amend the Pneumoconiosis Act. No. 37. Miscellaneous amendments.

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Group II: General) Regulations, 1981 (S.I. 313 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981 | ZWE-1981-R-72827

Regulates the labelling, packaging, transportation, sale, handling and use of Group II hazardous substances.

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Group III: General) Regulations, 1981 (S.I. 315 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981 | ZWE-1981-R-72828

Regulates the labelling, packaging, transportation, sale, handling and use of Group III hazardous substances.

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Group III: Household Products) Regulations, 1981 (S.I. 316 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981 | ZWE-1981-R-72829

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

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Group III: Pesticides) Regulations, 1981 (S.I. 318 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981 | ZWE-1981-R-72830

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Pneumonoconiosis Amendment Act 1978 (No. 38)

Adoption: 1978 | ZWE-1978-L-29277

This Act of Rhodesia amends the Pneumoconiosis Act (Chapter 327) and the Workmen's Compensation Act (Chapter 269).

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Pneumonoconiosis Amendment Act 1977 (No. 30)

Adoption: 1977 | ZWE-1977-L-29276

This Act of Rhodesia amends the Pneumoconiosis Act of 1971 (Chapter 327).

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

Factories and Works (Elevator and Escalator) Regulations 1976 (G.N. No. 278 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72816

Regulates the construction, use, inspection and safety of elevators and escalators.

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

Factories and Works (Electrical) Regulations, 1976 (R.G.N. No. 304 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72818

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

Factories and Works (Pressure-vessels) Regulations, 1976 (R.G.N. No. 303 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72819

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

Factories and Works (General) Regulations, 1976 (R.G.N. No. 263 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72820

Part I - Administration
Part II - Health and Safety
Part III - Goods Hoists
Part IV - Ladders, Cranes, Lifting-Appliances and Lifting-Gear
Part V - Explosive-Powered Tools
Part VI - Procedures and Miscellaneous

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

Factories and Works (Boiler) Regulations, 1976 (R.G.N. No. 279 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72821

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

Factories and Works (Machinery) Regulations, 1976 (R.G.N. No. 302 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72822

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

Factories and Works (Registration and Control of Factories) Regulations, 1976 (R.G.N. No. 262 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72823

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

Factories and Works (Building, Structural and Excavation Work) Regulations, 1976 (R.G.N. No. 264 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-05-01 | ZWE-1976-R-72824

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Hazardous Substances and Articles Act [Chapter 15:05]. -

Adoption: 1972-02-04 | ZWE-1972-L-72826

AN ACT to establish a Hazardous Substances and Articles Control Board and to confer powers and functions on such Board in relation to the licensing of hazardous substances and articles, suppliers of hazardous substances and premises, vehicles, vessels or aircraft on which hazardous substances are sold and in relation to certain other matters; to provide for the regulation of hazardous substances and hazardous articles; and to provide for matters incidental to and connected with the foregoing.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Pneumoconiosis Act [Chapter 15:08]. -

Adoption: 1971-08-01 | ZWE-1971-L-29275

This Act of Rhodesia provides for the relief and assistance of persons (and their dependants) who are working or have worked on mining locations and in dusty occupations, and who are found to be suffering from pneumoconiosis or tuberculosis. It also seeks to control the working of persons in dusty occupations. Revised edition 1996 available.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Explosives Act, 1961 (Chapter 10), 1996 revision.

Adoption: 1961 | Date of entry into force: 1961-05-12 | ZWE-1961-L-57006

Regulates and controls the possession, purchase, acquisition, delivery, manufacture, storage, use, conveyance and handling of explosives.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories and Works Act [Chapter 14:08]. -

Adoption: 1951 | Date of entry into force: 1951-03-01 | ZWE-1951-L-29292

The Act provides for the registration and control of factories, the regulation of conditions of work in factories, the supervision of the use of machinery, and precautions against accidents for persons employed on structural work.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Public Health Act (No. 19 of 1924)(Chapter 15), 1996 Revision.

Adoption: 1925-01-01 | ZWE-1925-L-57012

Makes provisions for the public health. Part IV addresses venereal diseases and Part VII slaughter houses.

Zimbabwe - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

White Phosphorus Matches Act [Chapter 14:25]. -

Adoption: 1912-06-21 | ZWE-1912-L-101329

AN ACT to prohibit the manufacture, importation or sale of matches containing white phosphorus.