| Document ID (ISN) | 107679 |
| CIS number |
08-212 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0958-479X - Safety and Health Practitioner |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Moy L. |
| Title |
Spread cheat |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2007, Vol.25, No.8, p.47-50. Illus. 2 ref. |
| Abstract |
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSSH) 2002 of the United Kingdom (see CIS 03-1023) also covers biological agents, which include microorganisms, cell cultures or human endoparasites that can cause infection, allergy toxicity, or otherwise create a hazard to human health. Biological hazards are present in many workplaces, but particularly so in hospitals and the health-care sector. They can pose a significant threat to workers' health. This article outlines how these risks can be reduced, based on a suitable and sufficient risk assessment, coupled with effective infection control measures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
infection control; hazard evaluation; biological hazards; health care personnel; hospitals |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; United Kingdom; personal hygiene; classification; legislation; vaccination; medical supervision; health hazards |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Biological hazards
Risk evaluation
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