Uzbekistan: published important draft occupational safety regulations
Uzbekistan has published drafts of seven regulations that have been developed as a set of measures aimed at the improvement of the occupational safety legal framework in the country
The following draft regulations were published:
In order answer this question, one should go to the official website of the General Prosecution Office of the Russian Federation. The service that can be accessed via this website (presently launched in the testing mode) allows you to check whether your organization will be visited by any state inspectors in 2017. The service will also give you the information on which dates your company is to be inspected and how long the inspection will last. The service will also inform you on subject of each inspection (e.g.
Adopted licensing requirements for facilities performing fire-protection works
Facilities performing fire protection works, such as service and repair and service of automatic fire fighting installations (foam, powder, aerosol, water, etc.), fire alarm systems, evacuation systems, smoke protection systems, etc., are required to comply with the adopted requirements. These requirements relate to the minimum qualification of service personnel as well as organizational and technical requirements.
As of 1 January 2017, all organisations must comply with the occupational health and safety requirements pertaining to workplaces and working conditions. The adopted requirements are contained in special Sanitary Rules SanPiN No. 2.2.4.3359-16 which consolidate a number of existing sanitary rules.
Amended rules for importing pharmaceuticals into Russia
According to the amendment, all pharmaceuticals (both registered and not registered in Russia) may be imported into Russia without a permit (issued by the Ministry of Healthcare), provided that they are intended to be used for private purposes by individuals arriving into Russia.
Safety Rules for the operation of main pipelines transporting liquid ammonia
As of 6 June 2017 facilities operating, constructing, designing, renovating or liquidating main pipelines for the transportation of liquid ammonia, have to comply with the adopted industrial safety rules.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Russia has presented a proposal which aims to amend a number of regulatory instruments, including the Labour Code, the Law on Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare of the Population, and some other legislation regulating occupational health and safety issues.
It is not required to additionally confirm waste hazard class for wastes included into the Federal Classification Catalogue of Wastes
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation has confirmed that it is not required to undergo the procedure of waste hazard class confirmation for any type of waste included into the Federal Classification Catalogue of Wastes (FKKO)
Clarification on manual load handling restrictions in Russia
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