Model code of safety regulations for industrial establishments for the guidance of governments and industry

The purpose of this Model Code is to contribute to the elimination of danger to life, and to secure the safety and health of workers in industrial establishments. The provisions of this Model Code apply to construction, equipment and working conditions in industrial establishments.

Code of practice | 01 January 1956
This Model Code constitutes a guide which Governments and industries shall benefit from to such an extent as they may desire when framing measures for the improvement of safety conditions in industrial establishments.

Chapter I. General provisions -- Chapter II. Premises of industrial establishments -- Chapter III. Fire prevention and protection -- Chapter IV. Machine guarding -- Chapter V. Electrical equipement -- Chapter VI. Hand tools and portable power-driven tools -- Chapter VII. Boilers and pressure vessels -- Chapter VIII. Furnaces, kilns and ovens -- Chapter IX. Handling and transportation of materials -- Chapter X. Dangerous and obnoxious substances -- Chapter XI. Dangerous radiations -- Chapter XII. Maintenance and repairs -- Chapter XIII. Health protection -- Chapter XIV. Personal protective equipment -- Chapter XV. Selection of workers, medical service, medical aid -- Chapter XVI. Safety organisation.