# Council Directive of 30 November 1989 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace (first individual directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (89/654/EEC), Division 17: Outdoor workplaces (special provisions)

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

When workers are employed at workstations outdoors, such workstations must as far as possible be organized so that workers:
(a) are protected against inclement weather conditions and if necessay against falling objects;
(b) are not exposed to harmful noise levels nor to harmful outdoor influences such as gases, vapours or dust;
(c) are able to leave their workstations swiftly in the event of danger or are able to be rapidly assisted;
(d) cannot slip or fall.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1989/654/annex/II/division/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-654/annex-II/division-17
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