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  1. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority
  2. Laws and Regulations
  3. Regulations
  4. The Workplace Regulations
  5. Chapter 8. Work in surroundings that may entail exposure to biological agents

Regulations concerning the design and layout of workplaces, work premises and accomodation (the Workplace Regulations)

Section 1-1. Purpose

Section 1-2. Scope

Section 1-3. To whom the regulations apply

Section 1-4. Definitions

Section 1-5. Exemption

Section 2-1. Design and fitting out of workplaces and work premises

Section 2-2. Work chairs

Section 2-3. Work tables

Section 2-4. Employees with disabilities

Section 2-5. Safety in connection with cleaning, maintenance, installation etc.

Section 2-6. Floors and decks

Section 2-7. Walls and ceilings

Section 2-8. Ceiling height

Section 2-9. Doors and gates

Section 2-10. Daylight and views of the outdoors

Section 2-11. Lighting

Section 2-12. Visibility conditions

Section 2-13. Emergency lighting

Section 2-14. Climate, ventilation, air quality etc.

Section 2-15. Radiation

Section 2-16. Noise and vibrations

Section 2-17. Access to drinking water

Section 2-18. Traffic and access

Section 2-19. Mechanical means of transport for carrying persons

Section 2-20. Loading ramps, loading bays, tipping sites and quays

Section 2-21. Escape routes and emergency exits

Section 2-22. Design of guard rails

Section 2-23. Design of ladders

Section 2-24. Special protective measures for outdoor workplaces

Section 3-1. Location of personnel rooms

Section 3-2. Dimensioning and fitting out of personnel rooms

Section 3-3. Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Section 3-4. Changing rooms

Section 3-5. Messrooms

Section 3-6. Washrooms

Section 3-7. Lavatories

Section 3-8. Room for cleaning equipment

Section 3-9. Drying of clothes

Section 3-10. First aid rooms and first aid equipment

Section 3A-1. General accommodation requirements

Section 3A-2. Requirement for single occupancy rooms as bedrooms

Section 3A-3. Requirement for living area

Section 3A-4. Access to shower and toilet

Section 4-1. Alarm and warning systems

Section 4-2. Evacuation and rescue equipment

Section 4-3. Fire prevention, explosion prevention and fire extinguishing equipment

Section 5-1. Requirements for safety signage

Section 5-2. Safety signage for traffic in work areas

Section 5-3. Warning colours for signs

Section 5-4. Provisions on the use of safety signs and signals

Section 5-5. Design of safety signs

Section 5-6. Placement, lighting and removal of safety signs

Section 5-7. Safety signs to be used

Section 5-8. Requirements for light signals

Section 5-9. Requirements for the use of light signals

Section 5-10. Requirements for acoustic signals

Section 5-11. Permanent signs and marking

Section 5-12. Noise zones

Section 5-13. Containers and pipes

Section 5-14. Signage for the storage of large quantities of substances or mixtures that may entail a health hazard

Section 5-15. Fire extinguishing equipment

Section 5-16. Obstacles and dangerous locations

Section 5-17. Vehicular traffic routes

Section 5-18. Harmful atmosphere

Section 5-19. Biological agents

Section 5-20. High-pressure jetting

Section 6-1. Restrictions on access to danger zones

Section 6-2. Securing of overhead electrical cables

Section 6-3. Securing against landslides, ingress of water etc.

Section 6-4. Securing in connection with work on or near roads

Section 6-5. Safeguards to prevent falls

Section 7-1. Ventilation and fume extraction

Section 7-2. Recirculation of air in ventilation systems

Section 7-3. Design of fume extractors

Section 7-4. Hygienic measures in the event of contact with hazardous substances and mixtures

Section 7-5. Removal of chemical residues

Section 8-1. Workplaces with biological health risks

Section 8-2. Hygiene and cleaning

Section 8-3. Containment measures at wastewater treatment plants

Section 8-4. Containment measures in laboratories and isolation units

Section 8-5. Containment measures in industrial undertakings

Section 9-1. Duty to pay fee for the processing of building applications

Section 10-1. Penal sanctions

Section 10-2. Fine for violations

Section 10-3. Entry into force

Chapter 7. Chemicals and pollutants in the working atmosphere

Section 7-1. Ventilation and fume extraction Section 7-2. Recirculation of air in ventilation systems Section 7-3. Design of fume extractors Section 7-4. Hygienic measures in the event of contact with hazardous substances and mixtures Section 7-5. Removal of chemical residues

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