COM(1988)165

Biological Agents at Work Directive

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE PROTECTION OF WORKERS FROM THE RISKS RELATED TO EXPOSURE TO BIOLOGICAL AGENTS AT WORK

Stage: No longer in force
Transposition deadline: 28 Nov 1993
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 31 Dec 1990

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Directive 90/679/EEC requires employers to assess and prevent worker exposure to biological agents, with containment measures graded across four risk groups. It covers health and veterinary facilities, laboratories and industrial processes, and mandates exposure lists, health surveillance and prior notification to authorities.

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