Amendments to the fire safety legislation
Law No. 448-FZ of 30 December 2015 clarifies (among other things) the provisions of the Law on Fire Safety. It provides that the procedure for fire safety training of employees as well as the content of fire safety training programs are to be determined by the federal state body authorized in the area of fire safety. This will ensure the uniform approach to fire safety training of employees.
Law: Federal Law No. 448-FZ of 30 December 2015 on Amending Certain Regulatory Instruments of the Russian Federation on Ensuring Fire Safety, Training of the Population in the Area of Civil Defence and Protection from Emergency Situations
Certain works at major hazard facilities must not be performed by agency personnel
Starting from 1 January 2016, employers operating class I or II major hazard facilities (i.e. those representing the highest hazard) must not employ personnel from private agencies to perform any works listed by the adopted Order.
The list includes (among others) works involving operation, service or refurbishment of major hazard facilities where technical devices are operated that contact with hazardous substances or function under pressure exceeding 0,07 MPa.
Law: Order No. 858n/455 of 11 November 2015 on the Approval of Certain Types of Works the Performance of Which at Facilities Assigned to Class I and II of Major Hazard Facilities is Not Allowed by Workers Provided by Private Employment Agencies Where Such Workers are not Employees of Such Facilities
Adopted Occupational Safety Rules for food manufacturing facilities
Starting from 1 April 2016, employers conducting certain food manufacturing processes must comply with the occupational safety rules adopted by Order No. 550n of 17 August 2015.
The rules apply to the bread and pasta manufacturing processes as well as to the manufacturing of juices, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and some other processes.
The rules regulate health and safety training of workers, occupational hygiene requirements, work permit system, etc.
Law: Order No. 550n of 17 August 2015 on the Approval of Occupational Safety Rules During Manufacturing of Certain Types of Food
Software used for medical purposes must undergo state registration as medical product
According to the law on health protection, medical products are any instruments, apparatus, devices or other products used for medical purposes, including software. Software is subject to state registration as a medical product if it is used for: monitoring of human body functions; 3D modelling for medical purposes; and calculation of parameters for dosage (of radiation, medicine, etc.), etc.
Reference: Letter No. 01И-2358/15 of 30 December 2015
Amended list of standards for Technical Regulation on the Safety of Buildings and Structures
The list of standards the voluntary use of which ensures compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulation on the Safety of Buildings and Structures (adopted by Federal Law No. 384-FZ of 30 December 2009) has been amended and revised. The list includes national and intra-state standards, sets of rules, etc.
Law: Order No. 1650 of 25 December 2015
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