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Malta - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Building Regulation Act, 2011 (Act No. XII of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-07-01 | MLT-2011-L-90482

Provides for matters relating to the construction of buildings and other matters connected therewith and to make consequential and other amendments. The Act establishes a Building Regulation Board, which inter alia, is to manage aspects of health and safety on building sites.

The Act gives the Minister the power to amend, substitute or repeal any of Part V of the Code of Police Laws (Cap. 10).

Repeals the whole of the Building (Price Control) Act (Cap. 288).

This Act has been notified in terms of Directive 98/34/EC, as amended by Directive 98/48/EC, as transposed by the Notification Procedure Regulations, 2003.

Malta - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Artificial Optical Radiation) Regulations (L.N. No. 250 of 2010) (S.L. 424.32). -

Adoption: 2010-04-30 | MLT-2010-L-86872

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

Protection of Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Asbestos at Work Regulations (L.N. 323 of 2006) (S.L. 424.23). -

Adoption: 2006-12-16 | MLT-2006-R-75361

Provides protection of workers against risks arising from exposure to asbestos at work, including assessmens of risks, notification, prohibition by means of spraying, measurements, limit value, work plan, personal protective equipment, record keeping, medical surveillance, etc.

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Noise) Regulations (L.N. No. 158 of 2006) (S.L. 424.28). -

Adoption: 2006-07-28 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-28 | Date of partial entry into force: 2011-02-05 | Date of partial entry into force: 2008-02-05 | MLT-2006-R-75360

Provides minimum requirements for the protection of workers against noise, including: exposure limits, assessments of risks, elimination or minimizing the risks, personal protective equipment, information, training, consulation and participatio of workers, health surveillance and record keeping.

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks resulting from Exposure to Vibration) Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 371 of 2005) (S.L. 424.31). -

Adoption: 2005-07-06 | MLT-2005-R-72495

Provides for the protection of workers against exposure to vibrations and implements Directive 2002/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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

Control of Major Accident Hazards (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 (Legal Notice No. 6 of 2005) -

Adoption: 2005-01-11 | MLT-2005-R-69907

Amend the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations in order to implement Directive 2003/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 96/82/EC on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.

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

Work Equipment (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 282 of 2004) (S.L. 424.30). -

Adoption: 2004-05-14 | MLT-2004-R-71849

The regulations lay down minimum health and safety requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at the workplace including employers responsibilities, rules concerning work equipment, inspection of work equipment, ergonomics, informing workers, training of workers, consultation with and participation of workers as well as offences.

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Work at Construction Sites) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 281 of 2004) (S.L. 424.29). -

Adoption: 2004-05-14 | MLT-2004-R-71850

Set out the minimum health and safety requirements for work at construction sites.

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

Merchant Shipping (Fishing Vessel Safety) Rules (S.L. 234.36). -

Adoption: 2004-05-01 | MLT-2004-R-86800

These rules adopt the measures contained in Council Directive 97/70/EC of 11th December 1997.

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

Merchant Shipping (Fishing Vessels) (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements) Regulations (S.L. 234.34). -

Adoption: 2004-04-01 | MLT-2004-R-86801

Implements the Council Directive 93/103/EC of the 23
November, 1993, concerning the Minimum Safety and Health
Requirements for Work on board Fishing Vessels.

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for the Protection of Workers from Risks arising from exposure to Noise) Regulations, 2004 (Legal Notice 185 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-04 | MLT-2004-R-69296

Made in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424). Sets forth how noise levels at work should be assessed and provides general instructions on limiting the negative effects of exposure to noise at work such as the provision of ear protectors, hearing checks, information and training. The employer is required to take measures to reduce the risks such as controlling noise at source.

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

Work Place (Minimum Requirements for Work) (Confined Spaces and Spaces having Explosive Atmospheres) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 41 of 2004) (S.L. 424.27). -

Adoption: 2004-01-30 | MLT-2004-R-71851

Establishes minimum requirements for the occupational health and safety protection of workers working in confined spaces and, or in spaces having explosive atmospheres. Includes three Parts, Part I contains provision on working in confined spaces and Part II contains provision on explosive atmospheres and Part II contains general provisions.

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

Protection of Workers in the Mineral Extracting Industries through Drilling and Workers in Surface and Underground Mineral Extracting Industries Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 379 of 2003) (S.L. 424.26). -

Adoption: 2003-11-28 | Date of entry into force: 2004-05-01 | MLT-2003-R-71852

Set out provisions concerning general obligations, the Safety and Health Document to be drawn up and kept by employers, cases in which there are workers from several companies, protection from fire and explosives, escape and rescue facilities, warning and alarm systems, keeping workers informed, medical examinations, health and safety representatives. The regulations not apply to mineral-extraction by dredging.

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

Protection of Workers from Risks related to Exposure to Biological Agents at Work Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 228 of 2003) (S.L. 242.25). -

Adoption: 2003-09-05 | MLT-2003-R-71853

The scope of these regulations is to protect workers against risks to their health and safety, including the prevention of such risks, arising or likely to arise from exposure to biological agents at work. These regulations lay down particular minimum provisions in this area concerning the prevention of occupational risks, the protection of health and safety, the elimination of risk and accident factors, the information to, consultation, balanced participation and training of workers and their representatives.

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

Protection of the Health and Safety of Workers from the Risks related to Chemical Agents at Work Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 227 of 2003) (S.L. 424.24). -

Adoption: 2003-09-05 | MLT-2003-R-71854

The scope of these regulations is to lay down minimum requirements for the protection of workers from risks to their health and safety arising, or likely to arise, from the effects of chemical agents that are present at the workplace or as a result of any work activity involving chemical agents.

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

Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations, 2003 (S.L. 424.19). -

Adoption: 2003-07-04 | MLT-2003-R-69906

These regulations, made pursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act, aim to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances.

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

Protection of Workers from the Risks related to Exposure to Carcinogens or Mutagens at Work Regulations (Legal Notice No. 122 of 2003) (S.L. 424.22). -

Adoption: 2003-05-16 | MLT-2003-R-69302

Made in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424). Sets forth the procedures to be followed by workers and employers to limit exposure to carcinogens or mutagens such as protection from exposure, health surveillance, risk assessment and training. Also provides lists of substances (Schedule I) and daily limit values (Schedule III).

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

Minimum requirements for the use of personal protective equipment at work regulations, 2003 (L.N. 121 of 2003) (S.L. 424.21). -

Adoption: 2003-05-16 | MLT-2003-R-71865

Sets out employers' obligations with respect to the provision, and maintenance of personal protective equipment as well as the provision of training and information on risks to workers.

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

General Provisions for Health and Safety at Work Places Regulations, 2003 (Legal Notice No. 36 of 2003) (S.L. 424.18). -

Adoption: 2003-01-24 | MLT-2003-R-69293

Made under Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424). Sets forth measures to encourage and ensure improvements in the health and safety of workers such as the protective measures to be undertaken, the type of risk assessments to be carried out, the procedures to be followed in the event of serious and imminent danger, along with training and health requirements. Also encourages consultation and co-operation between employers and workers regarding workers' health and safety.

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

Protection against Risks of Back Injury at Work Places Regulations, 2003 (Legal Notice 35 of 2003) (S.L. 424.17). -

Adoption: 2003-01-24 | MLT-2003-R-69295

Made under Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (Cap. 424). Sets forth the general duties of an employer hiring workers to handle loads where there is a risk of injuries to the back. In Schedule 1, a list of particular risk factors is provided.

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

Work Place (Provision of Health and, or Safety Signs) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 45 of 2002) (S.L. 424.16). -

Adoption: 2002-02-19 | MLT-2002-R-71867

Sets out the general minimum requirements concerning health and, or safety signs at work (Schedule I); the general minimum requirements concerning signboards (Schedule II); health and/or safety signs on containers and pipes (Schedule III); identification and location of fire fighting equipment (Schedule IV); signs used for obstacles and dangerous locations, and for rnarking traffic routes (Schedule V); illuminated signs (Schedule VI); acoustic signs (Schedule VII); verbal communication (Schedule VIII); and hand signals (Schedule IX).

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

Work Place (Minimum Health and Safety Requirements) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 44 of 2002) (S.L. 424.15). -

Adoption: 2002-02-19 | MLT-2002-R-71868

Contain the minimum occupational health and safety requirements applicable mutatis mutandis to every workplace and to every work activity, and shall apply whenever required by the features of the workplace, the work activity being carried out, the circumstances prevailing, and the degree or nature of a hazard.

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

Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Work with Display Screen Equipment Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 43 of 2002) (S.L. 424.14). -

Adoption: 2002 | MLT-2002-R-71869

Establishes the minimum health and safety requirements for workstations and display screen equipment including employers' obligations, information and training for workers, daily work routine, worker consultation and participation, protection of workers' eyes and eyesight and offences.

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

Work Place (First Aid) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 11 of 2002) (S.L. 424.13). -

Adoption: 2002 | MLT-2002-R-71870

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

Occupational Health and Safety Appeals Board (Procedural) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. 10 of 2002) (S.L. 424.12). -

Adoption: 2002 | MLT-2002-R-71871

Set out the procedures for making an appeal to the Occupational Health and Safety Appeals Board. Repeals the Occupational Health and Safety (Judicial Committee) (Procedure) Regulations, 1995.

Malta - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act (No. XXVII of 2000) (Cap. 424). -

Adoption: 2001-05-03 | MLT-2001-L-63365

Provides for establishment of Occupational Health and Safety Authority and Occupational Health and Safety Appeals Board. Authority shall be responsible for ensuring that physical, psychological and social well-being of all workers in all work places be promoted and safeguarded by whoever is obliged to do so. General duty of Authority is to ensure that levels of occupational health and safety protection established by this Act and by regulations made under this Act be maintained. Also regulates composition, specific functions and procedures of Authority.

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

Equipment and Protective Systems intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Order, 1999 (M42) (L.N. 107 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-06-22 | MLT-1999-R-53146

Sets forth requirements for protective equipment.

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

Occupational Health and Safety (Judicial Committee) (Procedure) Regulations, 1995 (L.N. 197 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 1996-01-01 | MLT-1995-R-42793

Regulates the functioning of the Commission for the Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety.

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

Work Places (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1986 (L.N. No. 52) (S.L. 424.09). -

Adoption: 1986-09-02 | Date of entry into force: 1987-02-09 | MLT-1986-R-2481

These Regulations, issued under the Factories Ordinance (Cap. 169), include nine parts: Safety; Health and Welfare; Health, Safety and Welfare (special provisions); Prevention and Control of Occupational Disease; General Duties; Notification of Accidents; Notices and Registers; Enforcement; Offences and Penalties. The appended Schedule lists machinery designated as dangerous in relation to the training of young persons. The Regulations contain, in particular, provisions concerning the prohibition of employment of women and young persons in certain processes (s. 34), medical examination of employees (s. 43) and inspection (ss. 56 to 60). They repeal the Factories (Health, Safety and General Welfare) Regulations, 1945 (G.N. No. 458).

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

Power Presses Regulations, 1984 (L.N. 25 of 1984) (S.L. 424.08). -

Adoption: 1984 | MLT-1984-R-71873

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

Steam and Hot Water Boilers Regulations, 1976 (L.N. 34 of 1976) (S.L. 424.07). -

Adoption: 1976 | MLT-1976-R-71874

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

Building (Safety) Regulations 1968 (L.N. 96) (S.L. 424.06). -

Adoption: 1968-03-04 | MLT-1968-R-18299

Repeals the Building (Safety) Regulations 1952.

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

Factories (Hoists and Lifts) Regulations, 1964 (L.N. 47 of 1964) (S.L. 424.05). -

Adoption: 1964-12-12 | MLT-1964-R-71875

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

Work Places (Superintendence and Control of Plant) Regulations, 1954 (G.N. No. 340 of 1954) (S.L. 424.04). -

Adoption: 1954 | MLT-1954-R-71876

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

The Dock Safety Regulations, 1953 (S.L. 424.03). -

Adoption: 1953-09-07 | MLT-1953-R-71877

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

Work Places (Extension of Definition) Order (S.L. 424.02). -

Adoption: 1953-09-07 | MLT-1953-R-86871

The premises and places referred to in the Schedule shall be considered work places to which the Occupational Health and Safety Authority Act applies.

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

Work Places (Woodworking Machinery) Regulations (S.L. 424.01). -

Adoption: 1950-05-05 | MLT-1949-R-71878

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

White Phosphorus Matches (Prohibition) Ordinance of 1910. -

Adoption: 1910 | MLT-1910-R-67027

Malta - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act

Prevention of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 36). -

Adoption: 1908-08-10 | MLT-1908-L-86782

To amend and consolidate the laws for preventing the introduction and spread of infectious, contagious and epidemic diseases affecting either mankind or animals.