Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and Implementation in China

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INT J OCCUP ENVIRON HEALTH 2003;9:302–308

This article reviews the current statistics of employment and work-related injuries and illness in China, as well as the history of occupational health and safety legislation in the country. Comprehensive, newly promulgated workplace health and safety legislation is described, and the specific responsibilities of employers, government agencies, trade unions, and employees are detailed. The government’s mplementation plan for this and prior legislation is also outlined.