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Division III BIOLOGICAL AGENTSF1

United Kingdom

Risks	Body part affected Type of PPE	Examples of activities where the use of the corresponding type of PPE may be necessary (*)	Industry and Sectors
BIOLOGICAL AGENTS (contained in) - AEROSOLS
Solids and liquids	Respiratory system Respiratory protective devices against particles	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry Biochemical production
Solids and liquids	Hands Protective gloves against microorganisms Whole/partial body Protective clothing against biological agents Eyes and/or face Protective spectacles, goggles and face shields	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry
BIOLOGICAL AGENTS (contained in) - LIQUIDS
Direct and indirect contact	Hands Protective gloves against microorganisms Whole/partial body Protective clothing against biological agents Eyes and/or face Protective goggles and face shields	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues (bites, stings) Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry Forest industry
Splashes, sprays and jets	Hands Protective gloves against microorganisms	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry
	Forearms Protective sleeves against microorganisms	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry
	Foot/legs Protective over boots and gaiters	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry
	Whole body Protective clothing against biological agents	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry
BIOLOGICAL AGENTS (contained in) – MATERIALS, PERSONS, ANIMALS, ETC.
Direct and indirect contact	Hands Protective gloves against microorganisms Whole/partial body Protective clothing against biological agents Eyes and/or face Protective goggles and face shields	Work that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues (bites, stings) Work in presence of biological agent	Healthcare Veterinary clinics Clinical analysis laboratories Research Laboratories Retirement homes Homes assistances Wastewater treatment plants Waste treatment plant Food Industry Forest industry

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Substituted by Commission Directive 2019/1832 of 24 October 2019 amending Annexes I, II and III to Council Directive 89/656/EEC as regards purely technical adjustments.