The Regulations on Labor Protection in Workplaces Where Toxic Substances Are Used was adopted at the 57th Executive Meeting of the State Council on April 30, 2002, which was promulgated by Decree No.352 of the State Council on May 12, 2002, and has been effective since the date of promulgation.

The Regulations is enacted for the purpose of ensuring the safe use of toxic substances in workplaces, preventing against, controlling, and eliminating occupational poisoning hazard. It is applicable to labor protection against possible occupational poisoning hazards due to the use of toxic substances in workplaces. According to the hazardous degree of the occupational poisoning hazards caused by toxic substances, toxic substances are classified into general toxic substances and high toxic substances. The State exercises special control over the use of high toxic substances in workplaces.

Main contents:

• Chapter I General Provisions

• Chapter II Preventive Measures in Workplaces

• Chapter III Protection in Working Process

• Chapter IV Occupational Health Surveillance

• Chapter V Workers' Rights and Obligations

• Chapter VI Supervision and Administration

• Chapter VII Penalty Provisions

• Chapter VIII Supplementary Provisions