SECTION IIOBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYERS

Article 6Worker information and training

Without prejudice to Articles 10 and 12 of Directive 89/391/EEC, the employer shall ensure that workers who are exposed to risks from artificial optical radiation at work and/or their representatives receive any necessary information and training relating to the outcome of the risk assessment provided for in Article 4 of this Directive, concerning in particular:

  1. (a)

    measures taken to implement this Directive;

  2. (b)

    the exposure limit values and the associated potential risks;

  3. (c)

    the results of the assessment, measurement and/or calculations of the levels of exposure to artificial optical radiation carried out in accordance with Article 4 of this Directive together with an explanation of their significance and potential risks;

  4. (d)

    how to detect adverse health effects of exposure and how to report them;

  5. (e)

    the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance;

  6. (f)

    safe working practices to minimise risks from exposure;

  7. (g)

    proper use of appropriate personal protective equipment.