SEEU Review vol. 5 Nr. 2 (pdf) - South East European University

SEEU Review Volume 5, No. 2, 2009
must be adapted to the nature of works that will be conducted there. Surface
and volume of the workplace must be sufficient for the employee so that he
can perform his own work without impeding circulation in the environment.
Walls, floors, ceilings should be frequently cleaned to ensure cleanliness of
the environment and prevent any risks of infection. Walls and ceilings
should be checked periodically to eliminate and replace parts that pose risk
to life and health of the employees.
The Council of Ministers or a body under its authorization determines the
permissible limits for protection from air pollution, chemical classes,
radioactivity, noise and vibrancy in the workplace. To avoid contamination
from powders, in Article 49 it is provided that the work environment should
have a ventilation system. Special devices that do not allow complete
deviation of the production of harmful polluting materials to human health
and body, must be used during the work processes.
If the intensity of the noise and the vibrancy in the work environment is
too high every measure must be taken by the employer in order for the noise
level, to be compatible with the health of employees through relevant
depreciation or reduction at their very origin.
In accordance with the provisions on the use of insecure machinery and
equipment in the workplace, no employee should use the machine without
preliminary taking all necessary protective measures. Dangerous parts of
machinery must be equipped with protective devices.
Code of Labor pays particular attention to the maintenance of the
working tools. Under these provisions the employer must be careful that
repair, maintenance and control of machinery be made only after the
vehicles have stopped. In detail, the provisions of the Code of Labor regulate
the working conditions. If the work is such that the employee must stay
seated, he is made available a suitable working chair. If the performance of
work requires a standing position, breaks no less than 20 minutes every 4
continuous working hours, should be provided. For pregnant women, it is
provided that breakings are made every 3 hours.
If an employee needs to carry cargo during his work (as amended by Law
No 9125 dated 29.7.2003) he should not carry a load greater than 55 kg. The
employer is obliged to make available to employees all the necessary tools
that facilitate carrying of the load. For women, the permissible load is up to
20 kg. Following the recent changes to the Law No 9125 in 2003,
administrative or penal, depending on the occurred violations which contain
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