Biological Agents and Toxins Act 2005 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Duties and Obligations in Relation to Biological Agents and Toxins
40. Maintaining facilities and equipment
Feedback & supportEvery operator of a facility must —
operator
“operator”, in relation to a facility, means the person who operates the facility or who has the management or control of the facility;
ensure that the facility is appropriate for its purpose and complies with such requirements as may be prescribed;
facility
“facility” means any premises or conveyance that is being used for —(a)the storage of any biological agent or toxin; or(b)the carrying out of any activity involving any biological agent or toxin;
maintain the facility, and any equipment therein, in an optimal and a safe working condition;
establish and implement adequate security systems to control access to the facility itself, to those parts of the facility where the biological agents or toxins are kept or handled, and to such biological agents or toxins themselves;
ensure that the biohazard sign set out in the Seventh Schedule is prominently displayed at every door leading into the facility; and
implement a pest control programme within the facility.