Section 6-6. Measures in the event of accidental exposure to biological agents

The employer shall ensure that procedures are established and internalised that must be complied with in accidents and emergencies involving biological agents, in addition to procedures for all handling of biological agents classified in infection risk group 4. These procedures must be available in writing and, if necessary, posted in the workplace.
The employer shall ensure that an emergency response plan is prepared for dealing with accidents and incidents involving biological agents.
The employer shall ensure that the employees and their representatives are informed immediately of any accidents and incidents that may have led to the spread of biological agents capable of causing serious infection or disease. The employer shall ensure that the employees and their representatives are informed at the earliest opportunity of the causes of the accident or incident and of the measures that have been or will be implemented.
The employer shall immediately notify the Labour Inspection Authority of any accidents and incidents.