Sec. 9 - Procurement of work equipment and materials outside the EU
(1) The employer shall, as far as possible, ensure that even outside the EU, only work equipment and materials are procured and provided on board that, when used as intended, ensure safety and health protection.
(2) If the requirements of Par. (1) cannot be complied with when procuring work equipment and materials outside the EU, the employer shall check whether special protective measures are necessary for working with these products. The results of the check must be documented, and the insured persons are to be informed accordingly.