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Protection of Workers from risks related to Exposure to Biological Agents at Work (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (L.N. 4 of 2022).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Biological control agents Pests/diseases Public health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations amend the Protection of Workers from risks related to Exposure to Biological Agents at Work Regulations (the principal regulations). Sub-regulation (2) of regulation 1, concerning the scope of the Regulations, is amended in order to reflect the objectives of a) the protection of workers against risks to their health and safety, including the prevention of such risks; b) the transposition of the Commission Directive (EU) 2020/739 regarding the inclusion of SARS-CoV-2 in the list of biological agents; c) transpose Commission Directive (EU) 2019/1833 as regards purely technical adjustments. This regulations further amend schedule I, III, V and VI of the principal Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.mt

References - Legislation

Amends

Protection of Workers from Risks related to Exposure to Biological Agents at Work Regulations.

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Access-to-information, Inspection, Biological control agents, Biotechnology, Hazardous substances, Public health, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX