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With respect to biological hazards in the working environment, the national policy shall take account of:
a) other relevant policies, including on public health and the environment, where these policies are consistent with, complement or improve occupational safety and health provisions;
b) the best available information concerning the management of occupational safety and health regarding biological hazards in the working environment;
c) the need to develop arrangements for the effective management of exposure to biological hazards and risks in the working environment, including emerging or re-emerging hazards and risks, and prevention, preparedness and response measures, such as plans and procedures, to deal with accidents and emergencies related to these hazards, considering workers’ physical and mental health and well-being as well as, if appropriate, the need for support mechanisms for employers;
d) the impact of climate and environmental risks on exposure to biological hazards in the working environment and the need to take adequate action to prevent and address identified risks;
e) relevant provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (No. 155), the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187), and, as appropriate, other relevant international labour standards;
f) the importance of ensuring, as appropriate, a perspective that considers all workers, including different levels of exposure and risk faced by women and men.