[DfT 00286] S T A T U T O R Y I N S T R U M E N T S 2010 No. 323 MERCHANT SHIPPING The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Biological Agents) Regulations 2010 Made - - - - 11th February 2010 Laid before Parliament 18th February 2010 Coming into force - - 6th April 2010 CONTENTS PART 1 GENERAL 1. Citation and commencement 2. Interpretation 3. Meaning of “worker” 4. Application 5. Application of related legislation PART 2 DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS AND OTHERS 6. Assessment of health risks 7. Classification of biological agents 8. Replacement of harmful biological agents 9. Reduction of risks 10. Information for the Secretary of State 11. Hygiene and individual protection 12. Information and training for workers 13. Worker information in particular cases 14. List of exposed workers 15. Consultation with workers 16. Notification to the Secretary of State 17. Health surveillance 18. Record-keeping 19. Health and veterinary care facilities 20. Special measures for i...