{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656/annex-III/division-III",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656/annex-III/division-III.json",
  "legislation": "eudr/1989/656",
  "legislation_title": "Council Directive of 30 November 1989 on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at the workplace (third individual directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (89/656/EEC)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656",
  "path": "annex/III/division/III",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "III",
  "heading": "BIOLOGICAL AGENTS",
  "text": "Risks\nBody part affected Type of PPE\nExamples of activities where the use of the corresponding type of PPE may be necessary (*)\nIndustry and Sectors\nBIOLOGICAL AGENTS (contained in) - AEROSOLS\nSolids and liquids\nRespiratory system\nRespiratory protective devices against particles\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nBiochemical production\nHands\nProtective gloves against microorganisms\nWhole/partial body\nProtective clothing against biological agents\nEyes and/or face\nProtective spectacles, goggles and face shields\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nBIOLOGICAL AGENTS (contained in) - LIQUIDS\nDirect and indirect contact\nHands\nProtective gloves against microorganisms\nWhole/partial body\nProtective clothing against biological agents\nEyes and/or face\nProtective goggles and face shields\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues (bites, stings)\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nForest industry\nSplashes, sprays and jets\nHands\nProtective gloves against microorganisms\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nForearms\nProtective sleeves against microorganisms\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nFoot/legs\nProtective over boots and gaiters\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nWhole body\nProtective clothing against biological agents\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nBIOLOGICAL AGENTS (contained in) – MATERIALS, PERSONS, ANIMALS, ETC.\nDirect and indirect contact\nHands\nProtective gloves against microorganisms\nWhole/partial body\nProtective clothing against biological agents\nEyes and/or face\nProtective goggles and face shields\nWork that involve contact with human body and animal fluids and tissues (bites, stings)\nWork in presence of biological agent\nHealthcare\nVeterinary clinics\nClinical analysis laboratories\nResearch Laboratories\nRetirement homes\nHomes assistances\nWastewater treatment plants\nWaste treatment plant\nFood Industry\nForest industry",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "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."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1989/656/annex/III/division/III",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T15:23:28.457809+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}