Subsection 1: Scope and definitions

The provisions of this section apply to activities in which workers are exposed or are likely to be exposed in the course of their work to carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic chemical agents. They do not preclude special measures taken by decree for certain carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic agents or processes. The activities mentioned in the first paragraph are not subject to the provisions of section 1 with the exception of…

Carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction means the following substances or mixtures: 1° Any substance or mixture which meets the criteria for classification in category 1A or 1B of substances or mixtures which are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ; 2° Any substance, mixture or process defined as such by joint order of the ministers for labour and agriculture.