Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsRegulations for Hazardous Biological Agents, 202214. Labelling, packaging, transporting and storage |
An employer or self-employed person must, as far as is reasonably practicable, take steps to ensure that—
| (a) | all HBAs under his or her control in storage, transit or being distributed are properly contained and controlled to prevent the spread of contamination from the workplace; |
| (b) | the colour coded containers in which HBAs are transported are clearly marked with a biohazard sign as depicted in Annexure B and other relevant warning signs that identify the contents; |
| (c) | transport of HBAs is performed with due consideration of Chapter VIII of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations; and |
| (d) | authorisations for the transport and storage of biological agents as required by the National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003): Regulations Relating to the Registration of Microbiological Laboratories and the Acquisition, Importation, Handling, Maintenance and Supply of Human Pathogens, 2012, as published in Government Notice No. R. 178 of 2 March 2012, the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, 1993 (Act No. 87 of 1993), the Animal Health Act, 2002 (Act No. 7 of 2002), and the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997), are adhered to where applicable. |