The provisions of this Title are applicable in establishments in which the nature of the activity may lead to workers being exposed to biological agents. However, the provisions of articles R. 4424-2, R. 4424-3, R. 4424-7 to R. 4424-10, R. 4425-6 and R. 4425-7 do not apply when the activity, although it may lead to the exposure of workers, does not normally involve the deliberate use of a biological agent…
For the purposes of this Title, the following definitions shall apply 1° Biological agents: micro-organisms, including genetically modified micro-organisms, cell cultures and human endoparasites capable of causing an infection, allergy or intoxication; 2° Micro-organism: a microbiological entity, whether or not cellular, capable of reproducing or transferring genetic material; 3° Cell culture: the result of the in vitro growth of cells isolated from multicellular organisms.
Biological agents are classified into four groups according to the level of risk of infection they present: 1° Group 1 includes biological agents that are unlikely to cause disease in humans; 2° Group 2 includes biological agents that may cause disease in humans and constitute a danger to workers. Their spread in the community is unlikely and effective prophylaxis or treatment is generally available; 3° Group 3 includes biological agents…
Biological agents in groups 2, 3 and 4 are considered to be pathogenic biological agents within the meaning of this Title. The list of these agents is established by joint order of the ministers responsible for labour, agriculture and health.
The employer shall take preventive measures to eliminate or reduce to a minimum the risks arising from exposure to biological agents, in accordance with the principles of prevention set out in Article L. 4121-2.
For any activity likely to present a risk of exposure to biological agents, the employer shall determine the nature, duration and conditions of exposure of workers. For activities involving exposure to biological agents belonging to several groups, the risks are assessed taking into account the danger presented by all the biological agents present or likely to be present as a result of this activity.
The risk assessment is carried out on the basis of the classification provided for in article R. 4421-3 and the occupational diseases caused by exposure to biological agents. This assessment takes into account all available information, in particular that relating to infections likely to be contracted by workers as a result of their professional activity and that concerning the allergenic and toxic effects which may result from exposure to biological…
When assessing risks, the employer shall pay particular attention to the hazards of biological agents likely to be present in the bodies of patients or deceased persons and in living or dead animals, in samples, specimens and waste arising therefrom.
The employer shall make the information used to assess the risks available to the Labour Inspectorate and to the agents of the prevention department of the social security bodies.
Where the nature of the activity permits, the employer shall avoid the use of a biological agent which is dangerous to workers’ health, by replacing it with a biological agent which, taking into account the conditions of use and the state of knowledge, is not dangerous or is less dangerous.
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