1 § in addition to those set out in Chapter 1. 2 a of the
the work environment Act (1977:1160), Chapter 2. 4-6 sections, section 7 of the first
the first sentence as well as Chapter 3. 7 d-7 g of the same law apply
foreign vessels within the territorial waters of Sweden.
Regulation (2008:1282).
section 2 of the employer shall, without delay, notify the
The work environment authority on deaths or more difficult personal injury
have occurred in connection with the work.
An employer must also without delay inform
The work environment authority for damages in connection with the work suffered by the
several workers at the same time and about the incident that led to
serious danger to life and health.
Physician to the Swedish work environment authority supposed to report diseases that may have
connection with work and is of interest from
occupational safety and health point of view and leaving the agency information and
counsel. Regulation (2015:16).
Storage of documents
paragraph 3 of the written communication from the Swedish work environment authority in skyddsfråga and certificates
or records of inspection, testing or examination, referred to in 4
Cape. 1-3 of the work environment Act (1977:1160), as well as other documents
has that connection to the employer or the professional
operates without an employee, be available for at least five years
as from the date on which the document was issued. Registers referred to in 4
Cape. section 7, Chapter 5. section 4 of the Act shall be kept by the employer
for a period of 10 years from the date of the last note was
in the registry. Registers referred to in Chapter 4. 3 paragraph 2 shall
the employer shall be kept for at least fyrio years from the date of
exposure ceases.
If the operations transferred, the documents referred to in the first subparagraph
handed over to the new owner.
The work environment authority can, under section 18, first paragraph, (3) provide for
different storage time and storage space. Regulation (2000:957).
Common working place
According to paragraph 4 of the chapter 3. 7 d section or Chapter 7. section 6 of the first or
second subparagraph, the Swedish work environment Act (1977:1160) is responsible for
coordination of protection measures for the joint
site set up funds with indication of this.
Regulation (2008:1282).
Available regulations
§ 5 the employer shall ensure that the Working Environment Act
(1977:1160) and this regulation are available for
the workers. The same is true of the provisions have
issued by virtue of law or regulation relating to
the employer's business.
Provisions concerning the statutes shall be
available on board the ship, see Chapter 5. section 2 of the
ship safety (2003:438). Regulation (2003:442).
Local protection activities
section 6, safety representatives and substitutes for the safety representative is appointed for a period of time
of three years, unless the employment relationships or
the circumstances of other calls for exceptions.
The safety officer should be appointed person with insight and interest
for safety and health at work. Safety representatives must possess good familiarity
with working conditions in their area.
The number of safety officers is determined by the size of the establishment,
the nature of the work and working conditions. Prevailing among
workers doubt the number of safety officers should be appointed
at a work place, or if the establishment
protection areas, should be consulted before the election the employer and
The Swedish work environment authority. When working with multiple departments should
safety representatives are appointed for each department or group of
departments with similar work. Where work is carried on at shift,
should shift teams with several workers safety representative be
among the workers on each shift.
Safety officers can be distinguished from Office only upon decision of the
organisation or workers who have appointed the representative.
In the case of protection officer on ships applies to Chapter 5. paragraph 3 of the
ship safety (2003:438) instead of this
clause. Regulation (2003:442).
6 a section for each grade 7-9 in primary schools and 7-10 in
special school and for each national program in
upper secondary school to two representatives of the students appointed to
participate as student safety agents in the school's work environment
According to Chapter 6. section 17 of the Working Environment Act (1977:1160). On
induction program in secondary schools and at
education in General is determined the number of student safety agents
and student safety officers with respect to the students ' and the
number of students and working conditions.
Regulation (2011:528).
7 section At each establishment should regular review done by
the qualification round.
At a work place where there is student safety representative or
student safety representatives shall be given the opportunity to participate in
the safety check. Regulation (2009:1164).
§ 8 the number of members of a safety Committee shall be determined by taking into account
to the number of employees at the work place, the nature and
working conditions. The members shall, if possible, an article in
a managerial or comparable position. In Committee
should also be included a member who belongs to the Board of the local
Organization of workers. Furthermore, the Committee included
safety representatives.
The President and Secretary of the safety Committee is appointed by the
the employer, unless otherwise agreed.
In the case of safety Committee on ships applies to Chapter 5. 6 §
ship safety (2003:438) instead of this
clause. Regulation (2003:442).
8 a of A safety Committee should meet at least once every
third month.
At the Security Committee sessions should also representatives of
occupational health services to be present.
Two of the student safety representative appointed pursuant to Chapter 6. section 18
the work environment Act (1977:1160) may participate in the
Safety Committee meetings. Student safety delegates, however,
not alone prevent other participants from making
decision of the safety Committee. Student safety delegates in each
Safety Committee field decide which
delegates to represent them at the meeting.
Of Chapter 6. section 8 of the Act states that
student representatives are included as members of the
Safety Committee. Regulation (2009:1164).
§ 9 Of representatives of employers and employees, or
student safety representative cannot agree on decisions in
Safety Committee, shall, at the request of a member, the question shall be referred
to the Swedish work environment authority, which has to rule on this in so far as the
falls within the scope of the work's power.
In the decision of the safety Committee should specify the period within which the
the decision shall be enforced. Regulation (2009:1164).
section 10 of the indication of the name and address of the Privacy Commissioner or his
protection area and the length of time for which the agent has been appointed, shall
conducted in writing as soon as possible after the election is left to
the employer of the organisation or workers who have
conducted the election. Where a safety officer is replaced, shall state the
person the new DPO replaces.
Employers will be on site to put up posters or on
other appropriate means announcing the name of the safety representatives and
members of the safety Committee.
In the case of safety officers or safety Committee on ships applies 5
Cape. section 7 of the ship safety (2003:438) instead of
This clause. Regulation (2008:82).
section 11 of the employer shall notify the main protection officer or, if an
such an agent is not available, other safety representatives about the decision in a case if the
building permit relating to a workroom or a staff room. Are there
no safety representatives, the notification shall be submitted to the
organisation representing workers. Regulation (1995:482).
section 12 Employers shall inform the safety officer, safety Committee
or employee organization where the application for authorisation to
environmentally hazardous activities or notification of such activities
under the environmental assessment Regulation (2013:251) or
Ordinance (1998:899) concerning environmentally hazardous activities and
health protection. Regulation (2013:257).
12 a of the requirements laid down in the provisions referred to in paragraph 17, 1-9,
subject to the employer's systematic work environment management
According to Chapter 3. 2 a of the Working Environment Act, first and second subparagraphs
(1977:1160) in so far as the provisions are
applicable on site. Regulation (2011:14).
paragraph 13 of the safety officer shall, for at least two years retain the transcript of
written notice that the delegate a review of supervisory authority.
Leave the safety representative, shall be submitted to the transcript
the successor.
On ships applies to Chapter 5. § 9 ship safety
(2003:438) instead of this paragraph.
Regulation (2003:442).
section 14 On exercise led by the armed forces and upon such exercise with
municipal organization for emergency services relating to activities under the
preparedness do not apply to Chapter 6. paragraph 7 of the Working Environment Act (1977:1160).
Regulation (2003:791).
14 a of the Coming Kingdom of war, the provisions of Chapter 2.
the work environment Act (1977:1160) taking into account also
the Swedish defence needs. Moreover, derogations may be made from the provisions of 5
Cape. 2 and 3 of the work environment Act and the regulations that have
issued pursuant to the Act, if it is necessary to take account of
the Swedish defence needs. Before such a derogation is made, the employer shall
If possible, consult with the safety representative. The work environment authority shall
informed of the deviation as soon as it can be done.
If the Kingdom will in war danger or if there is such extraordinary
conditions that are caused by war or danger of war that the Empire has
found themselves in after the Government's writ applies the provisions of
the first paragraph from the time that the Government determines. Regulation
(2000:957).
Supervision
section 15 of the supervisory authority shall, by means of measures referred to in Chapter 7.
the work environment Act (1977:1160) work to ensure a satisfactory
working environment. Supervision should focus on monitoring the
employers are planning and conducts its operations so as to
health and safety requirements are met. On supervision, a
overall assessment.
The regulatory authority shall notify the Consumer Ombudsman
If it finds that there are grounds for intervention pursuant to
the Marketing Act (2008:486) against advertising
to the employer.
In the case of work carried out in the home inspection visit done
only at the request of the employer or worker
concerned, or if there are any other special reason
the equivalent to apply to work performed by the who
operating without workers or without having other
workers employed than a family member.
In the case of inspections on ships applies to provisions of
Ship Safety Act (2003:364) and with the support of the law
announced regulations in place for what is being said in this
Regulation. Regulation (2008:514).
section 16 By an Ordinance on the establishment,
the supervisory authority or an inspection body, which
effect controls under the supervisor's instruction,
contact the safety representative who can present in the work place.
At a work place where there is student safety representative or
student safety officer must also either be contacted.
Regulation (2009:1164).
section 17 of the Swedish work environment authority shall, in the case of the European Parliament and of the
Council Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of 18 december 2006 on
registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of
chemicals (Reach), establishing a European
Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and
repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council directive
76/769/EEC and Commission directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC,
93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC responsible for supervision in
health and safety issues under Chapter 7. the work environment Act (1977:1160)
When it comes to
1. Article 14.6 concerning registrant identification of own
risk management measures and the application of such measures,
2. Article 34 (b) in respect of the obligation for downstream users
that when it comes to their own use, communicate information
that may give reason to question whether risk management measures
in the safety data sheet is appropriate,
3. Article 35 concerning the obligation for employers to make
information on substances and preparations available,
4. Article 37(4) concerning the obligation for downstream users
to prepare a chemical safety report when the use of
the subject does not lead to substance, as such or in a
the preparation, placing on the market,
5. Article 37(5) of the case of downstream user identification
Treasury risk management measures and the application of such
measures,
6. Article 38 in respect of the obligation to provide information,
7. Article 60.9 (d) in the case of application of permit conditions,
8. Article 60.10 as regards the obligation for the holder
to ensure that the exposure is reduced, and
9. Article 67(1) of the question on the application of the conditions for
Annex XVII restrictions of the European Parliament and of the
Council Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. Regulation (2011:14).
section 17 (a) Of section 6 of the Administrative Procedure Act (1986:223), it follows that
The work environment authority supposed to interact with other authorities in
framework of its own activities. When it comes to
The Swedish work environment authority's responsibilities under section 17 of this regulation
to collaboration if necessary take place with the Swedish Chemicals Agency and
County administrative boards and municipalities concerned.
If the work environment authority in their supervision under section 17 draws attention to
to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 is not followed and it refers to the
issues under the environmental protection Decree (2011:13)
by another regulatory oversight responsibilities, the Working Environment Authority
notify the competent authority if the deficiencies.
Regulation (2011:14).
Appropriations
section 18 of the Swedish work environment authority is authorised to
1. provide pursuant to Chapter 4. 1 – 7 sections and Chapter 5. section 2 of the
third and fourth subparagraphs of paragraph 3, 4 and 5 sections
the work environment Act (1977:1160),
2. provide pursuant to Chapter 4. paragraph 8 of the occupational safety and Health Act in
other cases than those referred to in paragraph 3 of this regulation,
3. in the case of documents, referred to in paragraph 3, inform the
regulations on different storage time than it says and if
repository,
4. provide for fines in accordance with Chapter 8. paragraph 5 of the
the work environment Act,
5. notify the physician's
notification obligation according to section 2,
6. provide pursuant to Chapter 4. 10 §
the work environment Act,
7. communicate the additional rules for
enforcement of occupational health and Safety Act.
For planning and control of the working environment can
The work environment authority provide for emission limit values.
Regulations relating to other government business scope
Announcing the work environment authority after consultation with the
authority.
The work environment authority may also grant derogations from
regulations that work has announced. Regulation (2014:365).
18 a of the regulations on leave to carry out the mission
that student safety representative pursuant to Chapter 6. section 17 of the occupational health and Safety Act
(1977:1160), see Chapter 4. section 11 of the Education Act (2010:800).
Regulation (2014:365).
18 (b) § State school, universities and
Authority for the Polytechnic, for their
practice areas provide for enforcement
of Chapter 6. section 17 and section 18 of the second and third subparagraphs
the work environment Act (1977:1160). Regulation (2009:1164).
§ 19 is repealed by Regulation (2014:365).
Other provisions
section 20 of the Transcript of the final decision or in case of liability under
the work environment Act (1977:1160) and hence the message
instructions are sent to the Swedish work environment authority. The same applies in case of
liability under Chapter 3. 7-10 of the criminal code, when the proceedings relate to an employer's
or employees ' responsibility for having caused injury or have developed
danger for workers. Regulation (2000:957).
It is stated in section 21 of this regulation on safety and health at work
in the case of ships, rather than apply the Transport Agency with the
except as provided by this section.
In matters relating to the protection against illness and accidents on board ships
should the Transport Agency to the extent necessary to consult
with the Swedish work environment authority. In the case of ships which have been taken into
shipyard in Sweden announcing the work environment authority after consultation with the
Transportation Board regulations required in the case of
coordination of security measures. The same applies in the case of a
ships in Swedish port which is common place as a result
of the ship is during loading or unloading.
The provisions of Chapter 3. 3 a of the work environment Act (1977:1160)
shall not apply to warships. Regulation (2014:365).
section 22 of The whose activities have been subject to supervision under
Chapter 7. the work environment Act (1977:1160), to replace
the supervisory authorities for the costs of the examination of
samples that have been reasonably necessary.
For such a review of the machines, tools, protective equipment
or other technical devices, which are carried out by
The work environment authority on behalf of the intending to transfer
or grant the appliance or otherwise, on its behalf,
paid a fee to be determined by the authority. Regulation (2000:957).
Transitional provisions
1977:1166
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1978. The regulation
were repealed labour protection Decree (1949:208), proclamation (1937:816) if
protection measures, such as loading and unloading of ships up to
employers and others, the proclamation (1948:824) on specialinspektör
within Y rkesinspektionen for supervision on the production, operation and
storage of explosive and inflammable substances, in particular Decree n
(1948:825) subject specialinspektörer within the Labour Inspectorate for
supervision on electrical power installations, the proclamation (1949:213) if
medical examination and medical inspection of underage workers, and
the proclamation (1963:662) on the application of the occupational safety and Health Act on work at
some educational and training establishments.
At the time of entry into force applicable regulations or conditions, which
The occupational health and Safety Board has announced with the support of
the occupational safety and Health decree or proclamation on protective measures, which, at the
loading and unloading of ships arrive at the employer, etc.,
continued validity of its previous scope and shall at
the application of the Working Environment Act (1977:1160) is deemed to have been granted in accordance with
the corresponding provision of the same law.
What is said in the second paragraph shall apply by analogy in respect
If the requirement or condition, which it mentions, but referred to enter into force on 1
July 1978 or later.
Occupational safety and health shall, until the Government appoints others, on
Accordingly, which in the past has been able to be carried out in accordance with section 31, second paragraph
the occupational safety and health notice, announce regulations on conditions of eligibility
as surveyor.
Exists in the law to hold reference to or referred to
otherwise in that regulation, that has been replaced by the provision of
occupational safety and health regulation, instead the new provision.
2011:528
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on July 1, 2011.
2. For students in secondary school who have started their education
before 1 July 2011, the old rules apply.
2014:365
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2014.
2. Older regulations still apply to infringements
that have occurred prior to the entry into force.
