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1. Each Member shall ensure the enforcement of national laws and regulations concerning exposure to biological hazards in the working environment through an adequate and appropriate system of inspection and, where applicable, other mechanisms for ensuring compliance, including the supply of technical information and advice to employers, workers and their representatives, and shall allocate adequate resources and the support needed for these functions.
2. Each Member shall ensure that labour inspectors and, as appropriate, other officials with duties related to biological hazards and risks in the working environment:
a) are trained on those hazards and risks;
b) promote a systematic approach to occupational safety and health when assessing compliance with relevant national laws and regulations;
c) have clear and robust safety protocols to ensure their personal safety while carrying out their duties;
d) are provided with appropriate protective equipment by their employer.