Biological Agents at Work Directive (Codification)
Proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work (seventh individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (codified version)
- Stage
- In force
- In force
- In force since 6 Nov 2000 · CELEX 32000L0054
- Procedure
- Directive
- Last activity
- 18 Sept 2000
Delegated and implementing acts beneath it
By status: 2 published.
| Act | Kind | Status | Adoption | Transposition deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/836 | Implementing · Directive | Published | 24 Nov 2020 | |
| Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2019/1833 | Implementing | Published | 24 Nov 2020 |
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Summary
GeneratedDirective 2000/54/EC, as amended through 2020, protects workers from biological agent exposure at work. It classifies agents into four risk groups and imposes employer duties: risk assessment, replacement, containment, hygiene, training, notification, and health surveillance. It applies to all activities with potential exposure, including healthcare, labs, and industry.
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