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Japan - Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ordinance of the Ministry of Labour No. 32 of September 30, 1972)
Local Title:
日本 - 労働安全衛生規則
Country/Region:
Japan
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2020-07-01
Implementation Date:
2021-04-01
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 Official Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health 2009 (in English)
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 Official Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health 2020 (in Japanese)
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Summary

The Ordinance of Ministry of Labour on Industrial Safety and Health was formulated based on the Industrial Safety and Health Law and its Enforcement Order. It is one of the most important ordinances regulating occupational safety and health in Japan.

The Ordinance of ISHL further specifies the threshold concentrations of chemicals subject to mandatory SDS delivery, labeling and other compliance details.

Contents:

  • Part I General Rules

    • ...

    • Chapter III  Regualtions Concerning Machines, etc. and Dangerous and Toxic Substances 

    • ...

  • Part II Safety Standards

  • Part III Health Standards

History
2022-05-31
Amendments to Japan’s Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health
In force
Release Date: 2022-05-31
Implementation Date : 2022-05-31
2020-07-01
Japan - Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Ordinance of the Ministry of Labour No. 32 of September 30, 1972)
In force
Release Date: 2020-07-01
Implementation Date : 2021-04-01
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