UK Statutory Instrument
1994
United Kingdom
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994
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Schedules
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In the case of a fumigation, other than a fumigation...
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Interpretation
Application
Duties under these Regulations
Classification of biological agents
Prohibitions relating to certain substances
Assessment of health risks
Application of regulations 6 to 12
Prevention of exposure to a biological agent
Assessment of health risks created by work involving substances hazardous to health
Control of exposure to biological agents
Prevention or control of exposure to substances hazardous to health
Special control measures for health and veterinary care facilities
Use of control measures
Special control measures for laboratories, animal rooms and industrial processes
Maintenance, examination and test of control measures etc.
Examination and maintenance of personal protective equipment
Monitoring exposure at the workplace
Information for employees
Health surveillance
List of employees exposed to certain biological agents
Information, instruction and training for persons who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health
Notification of the use of biological agents
Provisions relating to certain fumigations
Notification of the consignment of biological agents
Exemption certificates
Notification to the Health Ministers
Extension outside Great Britain
Defence in proceedings for contravention of these Regulations
Exemptions relating to the Ministry of Defence etc.
Revocations and savings
Extension of meaning of “work”
Modification of section 3(2) of the
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Health and Safety Executive
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