Hazardous Work Registration: Mandatory Procedures for High-Risk Businesses
Labor safety legislation in Georgia imposes special requirements on companies engaged in hazardous, heavy, and harmful activities. According to the Organic Law on Labor Safety, such economic activities are subject to mandatory registration in the Registry of Economic Activities. This applies to sectors such as construction, mining, chemical production, oil and gas, and other industries with a high risk of accidents. Operating without registration is considered illegal and leads to suspension of activities and substantial fines. The registration process is not just a formality; it requires the implementation of a full labor safety system, which necessitates the involvement of a qualified lawyer and safety manager.
What Does This Service Cover?
Specialists on Legal.ge offer full support in the process of registering and managing hazardous activities:
- Activity Identification: Determining whether your business falls under the list of hazardous activities defined by Government Decree #477 (or other relevant acts).
- Registry Registration: Completing mandatory registration in the Registry of Economic Activities of the Ministry of Health, including application preparation and submission.
- Risk Assessment Document: Developing a hazard identification and risk assessment document, which is a prerequisite for registration.
- Safety Manager Appointment: Finding a certified labor safety specialist or legally documenting the retraining of an existing employee.
- Inspection Preparation: Preparing the facility for scheduled and unscheduled inspections conducted by the Labor Inspection Service.
- Emergency Plans: Developing and approving an emergency response plan.
Common Situations When You Need a Lawyer
The registration process and subsequent operation often give rise to legal problems:
- Starting Construction: A construction company starts a new site and is obliged to register in the registry before commencing work, otherwise, construction will be halted.
- Workplace Injury: An accident occurred at an unregistered facility, aggravating the company's liability.
- Inspection Fine: The Labor Inspection fined you for lack of registration, and you want to appeal the protocol.
- Activity Code Error: The company has an incorrect NACE code, causing the system to wrongly identify it as a high-risk enterprise.
- Subcontractors: You are a main contractor and need to ensure that your subcontractors are also registered in the Hazardous Work Registry.
Georgian Legal Framework
The main regulatory document is the Organic Law of Georgia on Labor Safety. The list of activities is defined by the Government Decree "On Approval of the List of Hazardous, Heavy, Harmful and Dangerous Works". The registration rule is defined by the Minister of Health's order on maintaining the Registry of Economic Activities. Violation of these norms is regulated by both administrative and criminal codes.
Process: How Collaboration with a Specialist Works
The process includes:
- Audit: Analyzing company activity - whether it is subject to mandatory registration.
- Documentation: Preparing a package of risk assessments, briefing logs, and other mandatory documents.
- Registration: Filling out and uploading the electronic application to the relevant portal.
- Confirmation: Receiving registration confirmation.
- Support: Periodic post-registration consultations to maintain standards.
Why Choose Legal.ge?
Registering hazardous activities is not just bureaucracy - it is protection for your business from shutdown and accidents. The Legal.ge team combines lawyers and labor safety experts, allowing us to offer a "one-stop-shop" service. Protect your business and employees with our help.
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