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Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Ratifying the Amendments to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to List Three Persistent Organic Pollutants Including Polychlorinated Naphthalenes and the Amendments to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to List Three Persistent Organic Pollutants Including Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins. (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿«<¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿>¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿»¿«<¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿>¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿»¿¿¿.) -

Adoption: 2022-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2022-12-30 | CHN-2022-R-114653

At the 38th Session of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress, it is decided: to ratify the Amendments to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to List Three Persistent Organic Pollutants Including Polychlorinated Naphthalenes and the Amendments to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to List Three Persistent Organic Pollutants Including Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins as respectively adopted at the Seventh Meeting and Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on May 15, 2015, and May 5, 2017.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Law of the People's Republic of China on Noise Pollution Prevention and Control [CLI Code] CLI.1.5112804(EN). (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿) -

Adoption: 2021-12-24 | CHN-2021-L-114029

Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Standards and Plans for Noise Pollution Prevention and Control
Chapter III Supervision and Administration of Noise Pollution Prevention and Control
Chapter IV Prevention and Control of Industrial Noise Pollution
Chapter V Prevention and Control of Construction Noise Pollution
Chapter VI Prevention and Control of Traffic Noise Pollution
Chapter VII Prevention and Control of Community Noise Pollution
Chapter VIII Legal Liability
Chapter IX Supplemental Provisions

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Orden Ejecutiva núm. 37/2015, de 31 de julio, que modifica los Montos de Indemnizaciones y Condiciones para la Rama de los Accidentes de Trabajo, aprobado por el Decreto núm. 236/95/M, de 14 de agosto (Ordem Executiva n.º 38/2015, de 31 de Julho, que altera a Tarifa de Prémios e Condições para o Ramo de Acidentes de Trabalho, aprovada pela Portaria n.º 236/95/M, de 14 de Agosto) -

Adoption: 2015-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 2015-08-29 | CHN-2015-R-100275

La citada orden modifica el artículo 13 de los Montos de Indemnizaciones y Condiciones para el Ramo de los Accidentes de Trabajo, aprobados por el Decreto núm. 236/95/M, de 14 de agosto, y modificados por la Ordenanza núm. 95/99/M, de 29 de marzo, la Orden Ejecutiva núm. 49/2006, la Orden Ejecutiva núm. 49/2007, la Orden Ejecutiva núm. 40/2008, la Orden Ejecutiva núm. 131/2009 y la Orden Ejecutiva núm. 90/2010, determinado la sobretasa que ha de aplicarse a la cobertura de riesgo en trayecto.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations Governing the Surveillance of Machinery, Equipment and Appliances, 2014. (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿) -

Adoption: 2015-01-01 | CHN-2015-R-99046

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations on New Chemical Substances Registration, 2014. -

Adoption: 2014-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | CHN-2014-R-99043

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standard of Machinery and Equipment. (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿) -

Adoption: 2014-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | CHN-2014-R-99045

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Chemical Industry Effluent Standards, 2014. -

Adoption: 2014-01-22 | CHN-2014-R-95711

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Special Equipment Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, 2013 (Order of the President of the P.R.C. No. 4). -

Adoption: 2013-06-29 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | CHN-2013-L-95773

This Law is formulated to strengthen work on the safety of special equipment, prevent special equipment accidents, protect personal and property safety, and promote economic and social development.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations on the Safe Management of Hazardous Chemicals in China (Decree No. 591 of the State Council of China in 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-12-01 | CHN-2011-R-95283

Chapter 1. General Provisions
Chapter 2. Safety Management of Manufacture and Storage
Chapter 3. Safety Management of Use
Chapter 4. Safety Management of Operation and Marketing
Chapter 5. Safety Management of Transportation
Chapter 6. Hazardous Chemicals Registration and Emergency Response
Chapter 7. Legal Liabilities
Chapter 8. Supplementary Provisions

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting) Regulation (L.N. 258 of 2001) (Cap. 59AI). -

Adoption: 2011-11-30 | CHN-2011-R-95794

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations for the Labeling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals, 2007. (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿) -

Adoption: 2007-10-19 | CHN-2007-R-107696

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations for Safety Inspection of Existing Hazardous Machines and Equipment, 2006. -

Adoption: 2006-01-11 | CHN-2006-R-95767

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Radioactive Pollution (PRC Presidential Order No.6 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-06-28 | Date of entry into force: 2003-10-01 | CHN-2003-L-76093

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Supervision over Prevention and Control of Radioactive Pollution
Chapter III - Prevention and Control of Radioactive Pollution Caused by Nuclear Installations
Chapter IV - Prevention and Control of Radioactive Pollution Caused by Utilization of Nuclear Technology
Chapter V - Prevention and Control of Radioactive Pollution During Exploitation of Uranium (Thorium) and Accompanying Radioactive Mines
Chapter VI - Control of Radioactive Waste
Chapter VII - Legal Responsibility
Chapter VIII - Supplementary Provisions

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Safety and Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation (L.N. 59 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-11-08 | CHN-2002-R-61857

Provides for occupational health and safety of employees who normally use workstations (which include display screen equipment such as computer monitors) in their work. Deals with risk assessment, reduction of risks, provision of information, and some related matters.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations on Labour Protection in Workplaces Where Toxic Substances Are Used (Adopted at the 57th Executive Meeting of the State Council on April 30, 2002, promulgated by Decree No.352 of the State Council of the People's Republic of China) -

Adoption: 2002-05-12 | CHN-2002-R-76099

These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases and other relevant laws and administrative regulations for the purpose of ensuring the safe use of toxic substances in workplaces, preventing against, controlling, and eliminating occupational poisoning hazards, and protecting workers' life, safety, health and their relevant rights and interests (Article 1).

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Gas Welding and Flame Cutting) Regulation (L.N. 258 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2001-11-30 | Date of partial entry into force: 2004-03-01 | CHN-2001-R-82075

Provides for the duty of employers to ensure that gas welding and flame cutting work is performed by competent persons and to provide training courses. The worker has a duty to attend training courses. Certificates are then issued upon completion of the course.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery) Regulations (L.N. 85 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-11-20 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2000-11-20 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2006-09-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2002-09-01 | CHN-2000-R-82073

Includes provisions on the safe operation of loadshifting machinery as well as training of operators.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulation (L.N. 8 of 1999). -

Adoption: 1999-09-15 | Date of partial entry into force: 2000-06-19 | Date of partial entry into force: 1999-11-05 | CHN-1998-R-52034

Governs safety conditions in confined spaces, including chambers, vats, tanks, silos, and tunnels. Requires employers to conduct risk assessments for work to be carried out in confined spaces, to ensure safety precautions before and during such work, to provide protective equipment, and to prepare emergency procedures. Repeals the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulations 1973.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto presidencial núm. 163/99, por el que hace extensivo al territorio de Macao, en los mismos términos en que está vinculado el Estado Portugués, el Convenio núm. 148 sobre medioambiente de trabajo (contaminación del aire, ruido y vibraciones), 1977, aprobado por el Decreto núm. 106/80, de 15 de octubre. -

Adoption: 1999-07-08 | CHN-1999-R-53811

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulation (L.N. of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-01-20 | CHN-1999-R-52033

Amends the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulation by amending the definition of "confined space" and adding to "specified risks" risks which involve drowning, explosion, and asphyxiation.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Fire Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, 1998. -

Adoption: 1998-04-29 | CHN-1998-L-95284

Chapter 1. General Provisions
Chapter 2. Fire Prevention
Chapter 3. Fire Protection Organizations
Chapter 4. Fire Fighting and Rescuing
Chapter 5. Legal Responsibility
Chapter 6. Supplementary Provisions

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertaking (Asbestos) Regulation (L.N. 74 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-01-21 | CHN-1997-R-46402

Requires employers who carry out work with asbestos to identify the type of asbestos used and assess the degree of exposure. Requires that notice be given to the Commissioner for Labour regarding work done with asbestos. Employers shall reduce the exposure to asbestos when possible and provide respiratory protective equipment. Provides for air monitoring, training for workers, and medical surveillance of workers exposed to asbestos. S. 20 disallows employment of young persons in asbestos-related work. S. 21 prohibits the process of asbestos spraying and the use of asbestos insulation. Made under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap. 59).

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise Pollution (PRC Presidential Order No. 77 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 1997-03-01 | CHN-1996-L-92659

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Supervision and Administration of the Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise Pollution
Chapter III - Prevention and Control of Industrial Noise Pollution
Chapter IV - Prevention Control of Construction Noise Pollution
Chapter V - Prevention and Control of Traffic Noise Pollution
Chapter VI - Prevention and Control of Pollution by Noise of Social Activities
Chapter VII - Legal Liability
Chapter VIII - Supplementary Provisions

Repeals the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise promulgated by the State Council on September 26, 1989.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Amendment) Ordinance 1996 (No. 51 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-07-19 | CHN-1996-L-44867

Amends provisions of the Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap. 59) allowing the Commissioner for Labour to suspend activities or use of machinery which are a safety hazard.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations for Safety Inspection of Hazardous Machines and Equipment, 1995. -

Adoption: 1995-12-13 | CHN-1995-R-99076

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Occupational Deafness (Compensation) Ordinance (No. 21 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-04-20 | CHN-1995-L-41428

Provides compensation for persons who have been exposed to noise in their working environment and have suffered noise-induced deafness. Establishes Occupational Deafness Compensation Fund, appoints Occupational Deafness Medical Committee, and determines payment of compensation. The Ordinance consequentially amends several compensation and pension ordinances.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiation (Control of Irradiating Apparatus) (Amendment) Regulation 1995 (L.N. 154 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-03-11 | CHN-1995-R-41412

Makes minor amendments in Regulation 2 of the Radiation (Control of Irradiating Apparatus) Regulations (Cap. 303 sub. leg.) relating to measurements of doses of radiation.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decreto ley núm. 48/94/M por el cual se aprueba el régimen sancionatorio por incumplimiento de las disposiciones legales que regulan el ruido ocupacional. -

Adoption: 1994-09-05 | CHN-1994-R-39778

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Noise at Work) Regulation (L.N. 239 of 1992) -

Adoption: 1992-06-23 | CHN-1992-R-29971

The object of this Regulation made under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Cap. 59) is to protect the hearing of employees who are exposed or likely to be exposed to hazardous noise levels while at work in an industrial undertaking by requiring that a competent person make a noise assessment to identify employees who are likely to be exposed to hazardous noise levels; employees are provided with suitable approved ear protectors; exposure of employees to noise is reduced to a safe level; and adequate information, instruction and training on ear protection is provided to each employee. This Regulation also repeals the current more limited provisions respecting sound protection in the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Regulations (Cap. 59 sub. leg.).

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Dangerous Goods (Classification) (Amendment) Regulations 1990. L.N. 126.

Adoption: 1990-04-24 | CHN-1990-R-9812

Amends the Dangerous Goods (Classification) Regulations by adding to the Schedule in Category 1 the device known as "Cardox" and other compressed gas devices used or manufactured for use as a blasting agent.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electricity Ordinance 1990. No. 16

Adoption: 1990-03-22 | CHN-1990-R-20237

An Ordinance to repeal and replace the Electricity Supply Ordinance, to provide for the registration of electrical workers, contractors and generating facilities, to provide safety requirements for electrical supply, electrical wiring and products, and to provide powers for electricity suppliers and the Government respecting elctrical accidents. Sections 19 and 20 concern inspection after electrical accident and prevention of electrical accident.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulations for Prevention of Poisoning in Mercurial Thermometer Production Lao An (1989) No. 14.

Adoption: 1989-07-26 | CHN-1989-R-37850

The purpose of these Regulations is to eliminate or reduce hazards and occupational diseases caused by mercury in mercurial thermometer production (Ch.I). Ch.II concerns basic requirements of work environment in mercurial workshops. Ch.III governs administration and supervision of production safety. Ch.IV lays down rules for disposal of mercurial gas, sewage and residues. Ch.V deals with occupational health service for staff and workers. Penalties are provided for in Ch.VI for violation of these Regulations.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Noise Control (General) Regulations 1989. L.N. 28/89.

Adoption: 1989-01-24 | CHN-1989-R-9190

Regulations prescribing application forms for noise permits, construction noise permits, noise abatement policies and other connected matters.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Noise Control (Appeal Board) Regulations 1989. L.N. 29/89.

Adoption: 1989-01-24 | CHN-1989-R-9191

Regulations providing for the procedure to be followed and the forms to be used in the making of appeals to the Appeal Board constituted under s.21 of the Noise Control Ordinance 1988.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Regulations for Refractory Material Plants made by the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry (89) Y A No. 023.

Adoption: 1989-01-14 | CHN-1989-R-37851

These Regulations provide safety rules for location of plant, safety specifications for plant building, technical requirements for production and rules governing chemical examination and verification, hoisting and transport, pipes and conduits, electric safety and industrial hygiene.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ord. No. 87/88. Boilers and Pressure Receivers (Amendment) Ordinance 1988.

Adoption: 1988-12-15 | CHN-1988-R-7439

This Ordinance amends the Boilers and Pressure Receivers Ordinance, including s. 8 relating to inquiries into accidents in boilers and pressure receivers.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Dangerous Substances) Regulations (L.N. 167 of 1988). -

Adoption: 1988-12-15 | CHN-1988-L-82072

Provides safety provisions for dangerous substances. Includes duties of employers and workers as well as offences.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Resolution of the Legislation Council. L.N. 166 of 1988.

Adoption: 1988-06-15 | CHN-1988-R-6699

Approves the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Dangerous Substances) Regulations of 22 Feb. 1988, with stated amendments.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution (PRC Presidential Order No. 22 of 1989). -

Adoption: 1987-09-05 | Date of entry into force: 2000-09-01 | CHN-1987-L-92654

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Supervision over the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution
Chapter III - Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution by the Burning of Coal
Chapter IV - Prevention and Control of Pollutants Discharged by Motor Vehicles and Vessels
Chapter V - Prevention and Control of Pollution by Waste Gas, Dust and Malodorous Gases
Chapter VI - Legal Responsibility
Chapter VII - Supplementary Provisions

NOTE: This law was revised in 2015 (Order No. 31 of the President of the PRC)

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Standards governing Prevention of Industrial Robots Hazards, 1987. (¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿(108.02.14)) -

Adoption: 1987-01-19 | CHN-2019-R-107695

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act, 1986. -

Adoption: 1986-11-26 | CHN-1986-L-95742

This Act is enacted to prevent toxic chemical substances from polluting the environment and endangering human health, and to manage all relevant information on domestic chemical substances to serve as a basis for toxic chemical substances screening, selection and assessment.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Carcinogenic Substances) Regulations 1986 (L.N. No. 270 of 1986). -

Adoption: 1986-09-02 | CHN-1986-R-3147

The purpose of the Regulations is to control the presence and use of carcinogenic substances in industrial undertakings and to safeguard the health of persons employed therein. They call for periodic medical examinations and the maintenance of health registers, inter alia.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Air Pollution Control Ordinance [L.N. 303 of 1983] (Cap. 311). -

Adoption: 1983-10-01 | CHN-1983-L-103765

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pneumoconiosis and Mesothelioma (Compensation) (Assessment of Levy) Regulations (Cap. 360A) (L.N. 236 of 1980). -

Adoption: 1981-01-01 | CHN-1981-R-96633

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Cartridge-Operated Fixing Tools) Regulations (L.N. 70 of 1977). -

Adoption: 1977-07-01 | CHN-1977-R-82069

Provides for the safe use and handling of any "instrument designed and used for driving pins into structural material, the driving force being derived from a cartridge".

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Guarding and Operation of Machinery) Regulations (L.N. 198 of 1976). -

Adoption: 1977-04-01 | CHN-1977-R-82068

Provides safety measures for the guarding of machinery.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Goods Lifts) Regulations (L.N. 123 of 1976) (Cap. 59O). -

Adoption: 1976-09-01 | CHN-1976-R-82066

Provides that the owner of a lift is to ensure that it is not put into operation or used unless it is of good mechanical construction and made of strong and sound materials; and it is properly maintained. Provides for inspection of lifts.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Spraying of Flammable Liquids) Regulations (L.N. 69 of 1976). -

Adoption: 1976-07-01 | CHN-1976-R-82065

Provides for the safe storage and handling of flammable liquids.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Abrasive Wheels) Regulations (L.N. 103 of 1975). -

Adoption: 1976-01-01 | CHN-1976-R-82059

Provides safety measures for the use of abrasive wheels used for any grinding or cutting operation in any industrial undertaking.

China - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gear) Regulations (L.N. 211 of 1974). -

Adoption: 1974-11-01 | CHN-1974-R-82057

Provides safety measures when using lifting appliances and lifting gear.