Law No. 354-Z “On industrial safety”.

This Law establishes mandatory requirements for ensuring industrial safety at hazardous and potentially hazardous production facilities. It emphasizes the need for compliance with scientific and technical advancements and international norms, and envisages liquidation of industrial accidents and disasters providing for the mitigation of the consequences thereof. It is designed to regulate activities related to industrial safety, ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to established safety standards and practices. The Law mandates the development and approval of industrial safety rules by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, with specific provisions for military-related hazardous facilities to be overseen by the Ministry of Defense. It requires the Council of Ministers to align existing legislation with the new law within six months and to implement additional measures for its realization. The document also includes a list of hazardous production facilities and outlines the responsibilities of various entities involved in industrial safety. The implementation of this Law is structured around a timeline that stipulates the entry into force of different articles six months post publication. It assigns responsibilities to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for regulatory oversight and control within its jurisdiction. The Law also emphasizes the importance of expert evaluations of industrial safety, requiring that conclusions from such evaluations be documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders. Additionally, it highlights the need for comprehensive documentation and accountability from entities involved in industrial safety practices.