Summary.
Law 68 regulates the presence of personnel responsible for safety at construction sites and penalties for noncompliance. It also amends the Labor Code and replaces provisions of Law 30 of June 16, 2010.
What it covers.
- The resident licensed professional’s presence at the construction site.
- The presence of a safety officer from the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development (Ministerio de Trabajo y Desarrollo Laboral).
- Penalties for failure to meet these obligations.
Who it applies to.
- Resident licensed professionals at construction sites.
- Construction project developers, builders, and contractors.
- Companies responsible for construction projects.
Key points.
- A safety officer assigned by the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development remains at the site. The developer, builder, or contractor pays the officer’s monthly salary; noncompliance results in immediate suspension of work and a fine.Art. 9
- The Law amends articles of the Labor Code and replaces articles of Law 30 of June 16, 2010.Art. 10
- The Law provides that it takes effect on the day following its promulgation.Art. 11
Validity and changes.
- Código de TrabajoArt. 10: amends Articles 373, 405, 493, 494, 495, 497, and 1066
- Ley 30 de 16 de junio de 2010Art. 10: replaces Articles 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20