Introductory Text
PART 1 GENERAL
1.Citation and commencement
2.Interpretation
3.Meaning of “worker”
4.Application
5.Application of related legislation
PART 2 DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS AND OTHERS
6.Assessment of health risks
7.Classification of biological agents
8.Replacement of harmful biological agents
9.Reduction of risks
10.Information for the Secretary of State
11.Hygiene and individual protection
12.Information and training for workers
13.Worker information in particular cases
14.List of exposed workers
15.Consultation with workers
16.Notification to the Secretary of State
17.Health surveillance
18.Record-keeping
19.Health and veterinary care facilities
20.Special measures for industrial processes, laboratories and animal rooms
21.Duties of other persons
PART 3 ENFORCEMENT
22.Offences and penalties
23.Offences by body corporate
24.Onus of proving what is reasonably practicable
25.Detention of a United Kingdom ship
26.Inspection and other measures in respect of ships registered outside the United Kingdom
27.Application of powers of inspectors in relation to Government ships
28.Enforcement of detention
29.Right of appeal and compensation
30.Prohibition on levy
Signature
Explanatory Note