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Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories (Amendment) Law of 2019 (Law 167(I)/2019). -

Adoption: 2019-12-18 | CYP-2019-L-109790

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

Safety and Health at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations of 2019 (R.A.A. 16/2019) -

Adoption: 2019-01-25 | CYP-2019-R-109741

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Convention of the International Labour Organisation concerning Safety in the Use of Chemicals at Work (Ratifying) Law of 2015 (Law 22(III)/2015). -

Adoption: 2015-12-16 | CYP-2015-L-109777

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law N° 178(I) of 2015 amending the Law on Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment N° 2). -

Adoption: 2015-12-09 | Date of entry into force: 2015-12-09 | CYP-2015-L-102432

For the purposes of partial harmonization of the national legislation with the European Parliament and Council Directive 2013/30/EU of 12 June 2013 on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC, the present Law amends the Law on occupational safety and health. It specifically amends 2nd phrase of article 2A, by adding after the word "of diseases", the following phrase: "the prevention of serious accidents and the restriction of consequences of such accidents".

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law N° 170(I) of 2015 on Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment). -

Adoption: 2015-12-02 | Date of entry into force: 2015-12-02 | CYP-2015-L-102367

Article 2 of the present Law supplements 3rd phrase of article 38, by adding new paragraph (e), regarding an authorization to the Minister to issue decrees.

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

Safety and Health at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations of 2015 (R.A.A. 44/2015). -

Adoption: 2015-02-13 | CYP-2015-R-109742

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law N° 198(I) of 2014 amending the Law on Compulsory Insurance for Employers' Liability (Amendment). -

Adoption: 2014-12-23 | CYP-2014-L-100745

Amends article 2 of Laws N° 174 of 1989, 63(I) of 1997, 15(I) of 2001, 140(I) of 2003, 86(I) of 2010 and 79(I) of 2011 on Compulsory Insurance for Employers' Liability, by replacing the definition of the term "occupational disease".

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Waste (Amendment) Law 2014 (No. 55(I)/2014). -

Adoption: 2014-04-15 | CYP-2014-L-109781

This Law may be cited as the Waste (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2014 and shall be read together with them on Waste Laws of 2011-2014 (hereinafter referred to as the "basic law") and the Basic Law and this law will be referred together as the on Waste Laws of 2011 to (Ref. 2) of the 2014. Articles of the basic law are amended by adding, in the appropriate alphabetical order new terms and their definitions.

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Factories (Amendment) Law of 2013 (Law 113(Ι)/2013). -

Adoption: 2013-09-27 | Date of entry into force: 2013-08-31 | CYP-2013-L-100216

Repeals articles 33 and 71 of Laws N° 43 of 1964, 32 of 1972, 22 of 1982, 25 of 1989, 20 of 1990, 220 of 1991 and 90(I) of 1996 on Factories.

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

Safety and Health at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations of 2012 (R.A.A. 70/2012). -

Adoption: 2012-03-02 | CYP-2012-R-109743

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Waste (Amendment) Law, 2012 (Law No. 6(Ι)/2012). -

Adoption: 2012-02-24 | CYP-2012-L-109780

This Law may be cited as the Waste (Amendment) Law of 2012 and shall be read as one with the Waste Law of 2011 (hereinafter referred to as "the principal Law"). The principal Law and the present Law shall be read as one and will be referred to as the Waste Laws of 2011-2012. The present law brings forth minor amendments to article 54 to the principal law by replacing paragraph (e) and by adding a new section (2A).

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Waste Law, 2011 (Law No. 185(Ι)/2011). -

Adoption: 2011-12-23 | CYP-2011-L-109779

The Law aims at harmonizing the Cypriot legislative framework with Directive 2008/98/EC on waste and intends creating the suitable legislative framework for harmonizing the Cypriot legislation, through secondary legislation, with a number of other related EU directives. The Law also provides for the implementation at a national level of Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 on shipments of waste, as last amended with Commission Regulation (EU) No. 664/2011.

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 33(I) of 2011 concerning Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment)

Adoption: 2011-03-18 | Date of entry into force: 2011-03-18 | CYP-2011-L-89672

Amends the following articles of the Law 89(I) of 1996 as amended up to Law 99(I) of 2003:

Article 2: definitions of "self-employed", "installation", "extremely inflammable", "inspector", "work", "employer", "employed", "inflammable", "danger", "very inflammable", "person", "working environment", "contractor", "security representative", "managing officer", "approved document", "armed forces", "safety committee", "European Commission", "responsible of the work", "Pan-Cypriot Safety and Health Council", "Department Manager", "Labour Doctor".
Article 2A: adds a para on the purpose of improving occupational safety and health in real estates and installations.
Article 3: replaces paragraphs 1, 4 and 6 concerning the places of implementation of the measures.
Article 4: Repealed
Article 5: replaces paragraphs 1 and 2 concerning the structure of the Pan-Cypriot Safety and Health Council
Article 6: Repealed
Article 7: replaces paragraphs 1 and 2 concerning the election and appointment of safety representative.
Article 8: replaces paragraph 1 concerning the establishment of Safety Committee.
Article 9: Repealed
Article 10: replaced with a new article concerning the appointment of safety officer.
Articles 11 and 12: Repealed
Article 13: adds provisions concerning the qualifications of the appointed workers, the existence of appropriate safety measures, and the responsibility of the employer to be accountable occupational safety and health inspectors.
Article 14: concerning the self-employed
Article 17: concerning obligations for safety in installations
Article 18: concerning the area of implementation
Article 24: correction of a word
Article 32: minor editing
Article 36: correction of a word
Article 38A: adds provisions concerning the duty of the Minister to issue Decrees concerning the licensing of working environments, the qualifications assessment of safety trainers, and the issuing of Standards Guidelines.
Article 39: replaces paragraphs 1 and 2, concerning codes of practice and standards as well as the penal procedure and sanctions
Article 40: repeals paragraph 2, and replaces a word in paragraph 3
Article 42: replaced by a new article on medical doctors
Article 44: concerning competences of Chief Inspector and inspectors
Article 45: replaced by a new article on improvements notification
Article 46: adds new paragraph 2 concerning the documentation of prohibition notification
Article 51: repeals paragraph 4
Article 53: replaces paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, concerning currency changes and offenses and sanctions.
Article 55: replaces paragraphs 1, 2 and adds paragraph 3, concerning the issuing of licenses for working environments and installations. Adds 55A on issuing certifications, 55B on informing the European Commission, 55C on hierarchical appeal against the decisions of the Chief Inspector, 55D on in-job training for safety and health issues.

Amends also the first table of the basic law.

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Chemical Substances Law of 2010 (Law 78(Ι)/2010). -

Adoption: 2010-07-16 | CYP-2010-L-109776

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality (Amendment) Law, 2010 (Law No. 77(Ι)/2010). -

Adoption: 2010-07-06 | CYP-2010-L-109770

The Law aims at harmonizing the Cypriot legislative framework with Directive 2008/50/EC on ambient air quality and intends creating the suitable legislative framework for implementing this Directive through secondary legislation.

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

Regulation No. 247 (Artificial Visual Radiation) on Safety and Health at Work Laws between 1996 and 2003. (Οι περί Ασφάλειας και Υγείας στην Εργασία (Τεχνητή Οπτική Ακτινοβολία) Κανονισμοί του 2010)

Adoption: 2010-06-11 | Date of entry into force: 2010-06-11 | CYP-2010-R-86727

Adapts the national legislation to Directive 2006/25/EC of 5th April 2006.

Para 1: Brief Title
Para 2: Definitions
Para 3: Purpose and area of implementation
Para 4: Maximum levels of exposition
Para 5: Determination of exposition and risk evaluation
Para 6: Provisions aiming at the elimination or limitation of exposition risks
Para 7: Information and training of employees
Para 8: Consultation and participation of employees
Para 9: Health supervision
Para 10: Responsibilities of self-employed persons

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 1(III) of 2009 ratifying the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006. -

Adoption: 2009-03-20 | CYP-2009-L-84135

Brings into force of law ILO Convention No. 187.

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

Safety and Health at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations of 2007 (R.A.A. 295/2007). -

Adoption: 2007-07-13 | CYP-2007-R-109744

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality (Amendment) Law of 2007 (Law No. 17(I)/2007). -

Adoption: 2007-02-21 | CYP-2007-L-109769

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality (Amendment) Law, 2005 (Law No. 161(I)/2005). -

Adoption: 2005-12-30 | CYP-2005-L-109771

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

Regulation No. 591, on the protection against ionizing radiation.

Adoption: 2004-05-28 | CYP-2004-R-80596

Implements Law No. 115(I) of 2002. Provides that no person should undertake any activity which involves exposition to ionizing radiation deriving from natural of technical sources of radiation, unless a specific license is provided. The regulation attaches the official document for applying for this license.

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

Regulation No. 493 of 2004 implementing Directives 90/394/EEC, 97/42/EC and 99/38/EC amending the Laws concerning health and safety at work (carcinogenic and mutagenic agents). -

Adoption: 2004-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | CYP-2004-R-72924

Introduces a new definition of the term "carcinogenic agent".

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

Regulation No. 497 of 2004 implementing Directives 2001/45/EC, 89/655/EEC and 95/63/EC amending the Laws concerning minimum requirements on health and safety at work (professional equipment). -

Adoption: 2004-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | CYP-2004-R-72940

Stipulates the minimum safety requirements as regards professional equipment for work conducted at heights.

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

Regulation No. 494 of 2004 implementing Directive 89/654/EEC amending the Laws concerning minimum requirements of health and safety in the workplace. -

Adoption: 2004-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | CYP-2004-R-72944

Provides for the installation in the workplace of automatic leakage circuit breakers.

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

Regulation No. 495 of 2004 amending the Regulations concerning asbestos (safety and health of persons at work) issued between 1993 and 2000. -

Adoption: 2004-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | CYP-2004-R-72947

Introduces minor amendments to allow for the implementation of the European Council Directives on Asbestos Workers' Protection.

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

Air Quality Notification, 2004 (P.I. 330/2004). -

Adoption: 2004-04-30 | CYP-2004-R-109774

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality (Amendment) (No. 2) Law, 2004 (Law No. 54(I)/2004). -

Adoption: 2004-03-31 | CYP-2004-L-109772

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality (Amendment) Law, 2004 (Law No. 53(I)/2004). -

Adoption: 2004-03-31 | CYP-2004-L-109773

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 45(I) of 2004, which amends the Law No. 56(I) of 2002 on commercial shipping (safety standards for fishing boats of 24m or more long).

Adoption: 2004-03-19 | CYP-2004-L-80521

Adapts the national legislation to:
a) Directive 2002/35/EC of the Commission of April 25, 2002.
b) Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 5, 2002.
c) Directive 97/70/EC of the Council of December 11, 1997.

It amends the Articles 2, 4, 14 and 15 and the Appendix A.

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

The Safety and Health at Work Order of 2004 (P.I. 628/2004) (Department of Labour Inspection). -

Adoption: 2004 | CYP-2004-R-83819

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

Safety and Health at Work (Chemical Agents) (Amendment) Regulations of 2004 (R.A.A. 55/2004). -

Adoption: 2004 | CYP-2004-R-109745

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 99(I) of 2003 concerning health and safety at work (amending Law No. 89(I) of 1996, Law No. 158(I) of 2001, Law No. 25(I) of 2002 and Law No. 41(I) of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-07-25 | CYP-2003-L-72923

Introduces amendments to the Laws on health and safety at work adopted between 1996 and 2003 for the purpose of bringing them in line with the requirements of Directive 1999/70/EC concerning fixed-term employment (prohibition of discrimination).

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Law No. 41(I) of 2003 concerning health and safety at work (amending Law No. 89(I) of 1996, Law No. 158(I) of 2001 and Law No. 25(I) of 2002). -

Adoption: 2003-05-23 | CYP-2003-L-72922

Provides for the appointment by the Minister of Labour of doctors in the capacity of consultants on employment matters, entrusted with the task of determining the framework within which employees' health shall be monitored.

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality (Limit Values for Sulfur Dioxine, Nitrogen Dioxine and Nitrogen Oxides, Particulate Matter and Lead in Ambient Air) Regulations, 2002 (P.I. 574/2002). -

Adoption: 2002-11-29 | CYP-2002-L-109775

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality Law 188(I)/2002. -

Adoption: 2002-11-01 | CYP-2002-L-109768

The Law implements European Council Directive 96/62/EC on ambient air quality assessment and management. It aims to: (a) define and establish ambient air quality objectives in the Republic, (b) assess air quality based on common methods and criteria of the EU (c) obtain adequate information on ambient air quality and ensure that it is made available to the public (d) maintain the air quality where it is good and improve it in other cases.

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Air Quality (Limit Values for Benzene and Carbon Monoxide in Ambient Air) Regulations, 2002 (P.I. 516/2002). -

Adoption: 2002-11-01 | CYP-2002-L-109783

The purpose of the Regulations is to establish limit values for concentrations of benzene and carbon monoxide in ambient air of the Republic with a view to avoiding, preventing or reducing harmful effects on human health and the environment throughout the Republic, the assessment of concentrations of these pollutants in ambient air using common methods and criteria to obtain adequate information on such concentrations and the information of the public as well as maintaining or improving air quality.

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

Protection from Ionising Radiation (Basic Principles) Regulations P.I. 494/2002. -

Adoption: 2002-10-25 | CYP-2002-R-80942

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act No. 115(I) of 2002 on protection against ionizing radiation. -

Adoption: 2002-07-12 | CYP-2002-L-63243

Creates within the Ministry of Health and Social Security a service in charge of inspections at the workplace. Provides for the conditions for the use of ionizing radiation, and protective measures. Sets forth penalties.

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

Management of Safety and Health Issues at Work Regulations (P.I.173/2002) -

Adoption: 2002-04-05 | CYP-2002-R-109778

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act No 25(I) of 2002 to amend Acts of 1996 and 2001 concerning occupational safety and health. -

Adoption: 2002-03-29 | Date of entry into force: 2003-01-01 | CYP-2002-L-63240

Provides for amendments concerning the prevention of occupational safety hazards, the protection of occupational safety and health, the measures to eliminate risks, and information on occupational safety and health matters as well as participation of employees in training with regard to new protective equipment. Does not apply to domestic employees in private households and members of the armed forces.

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Law No. 158(I)/2001 (Department of Labour Inspection). -

Adoption: 2001-12-31 | CYP-2001-L-63238

Provides for extended protection with regard to substances dangerous for the employees and the environment.

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

The Safety and Health at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations P.I. 268/2001 (Department of Labour Inspection). -

Adoption: 2001-07-21 | CYP-2001-R-83823

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Safety and Health at Work (Biological Agents) Regulations P.I. 144/2001 (Department of Labour Inspection). -

Adoption: 2001-04-06 | CYP-2001-L-83820

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Safety and Health at Work (Carcinogenic and Mutagenic Agents) Regulations P.I. 153/2001 (Department of Labour Inspection) -

Adoption: 2001-04-06 | CYP-2001-L-83821

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

The Safety and Health at Work (Manual Handling of Loads) Regulations P.I. 267/2001 (Department of Labour Inspection). -

Adoption: 2001 | CYP-2001-L-83822

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

The Minimum Requirements for Safety and Health Signs at Work Regulations P.I. 212/2000 (Department of Labour Inspection). -

Adoption: 2000-07-21 | CYP-2000-R-83818

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act No. 47 to amend the Asbestos Act (No. 19 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000 | CYP-2000-L-57905

Amends S. 2 of the basic act and specifies additional substances which produce equally hazardous effects on occupational health.

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act No. 20(III) of 1998 ratifying the Convention on Nuclear Safety.

Adoption: 1998-12-11 | CYP-1998-L-52023

Sets forth special care for safety and health of employees in nuclear installations along with provisions concerning operation, maintenance, inspection and testing of these installations and priority measures for protection against radiation.

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

The Safety Committees at Work Regulations P.I. 134/1997 (Department of Labour Inspection). -

Adoption: 1997 | CYP-1997-R-83817

Cyprus - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Act No. 89(I) of 1 November 1996 on occupational safety and health. -

Adoption: 1996-11-01 | CYP-1996-L-46472

Provides for the obligations and responsibilities of the employer and the employee, and measures of protection (working environment, protective equipment).