Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsRegulations for Hazardous Biological Agents, 202213. Prohibitions |
| (1) | No person may— |
| (a) | use compressed air to remove HBAs from any surface or person; |
| (b) | eat, drink, smoke, keep food or beverages or apply cosmetics where an HBA is handled 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 potentially contaminated protective clothing and safety equipment. |
| (2) | An employer or self-employed person must cause a notice and/or signage to be posted at a conspicuous place containing the provisions of subregulation (1). |