# 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), Division III: BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

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

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
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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1989/656/annex/III/division/III (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1989-656/annex-III/division-III
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