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Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

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Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations

13. Prohibitions

 

1) No person shall –
a) use compressed air to remove HBA from any surface or person;
b) eat, drink, smoke, keep food or beverages or apply cosmetics in an HBA workplace or require or permit any other person to eat, drink, smoke, keep food or beverages or apply cosmetics in such a workplace; or
c) leave a controlled area without prior removal of protective or contaminated clothing and equipment.

 

2) An employer or self-employed person shall cause a notice to be posted at a conspicuous place prohibiting the provision of (a), (b) and (c).