SECTION IIU.K.OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYERS

Article 6U.K.Worker 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:

(a)

measures taken to implement this Directive;

(b)

the exposure limit values and the associated potential risks;

(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;

(d)

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

(e)

the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance;

(f)

safe working practices to minimise risks from exposure;

(g)

proper use of appropriate personal protective equipment.