Russia, Issue 2 January 2017

Adopted Administrative Regulation prescribing the procedure for resolving any disagreements on the results of the Special Evaluation of Working Conditions (workplace risk assessment).

Law: Order No. 709n of 5 December 2016 on the Adoption of the Administrative Regulation for the Provision of the Federal Service on Labour and Occupation of the Service Involving Consideration of Disagreements on the Results of Special Evaluation of Working Conditions

Revised requirements for record-keeping and control of radioactive substances and radioactive wastes in an organization.

Law: Order No. 503 of 28 November 2016 on the Adoption of Federal Norms and Rules in the Area of Atomic Energy Use “General Rules for Record Keeping and Control of Radioactive Substances and Radioactive Wastes in an Organisation” (NP-67-16)

Organisations operating oil mining shafts are required to comply with the adopted safety rules. The rules mainly prescribe compulsory safety measures aimed at preventions of accidents and incidents in oil mining shafts.

Law: Order No. 501 of 28 November 2016 on the Adoption of the Federal Norms and Rules “Industrial Safety Rules for the Development of Oil Mines with the Use of Shafts”

Draft law revises measures that are to be performed by building owners or operators and aimed at increasing energy efficiency of buildings and structures.

Law: Draft law on Amending Decree No. 87 of 16 February 2008

Revised rules for rail transportation of loose and bulk goods by rail.

Law: Order No. 281 of 26 September 2016 on the Rules for Rail Transportation of Loose and Bulk Goods