| Document ID (ISN) | 74757 |
| CIS number |
00-549 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Leprince A., Dornier G. |
| Title |
Biological hazards in the work environment |
| Original title |
Risques biologiques en milieu de travail [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1999, No.589, 4p. Insert. Illus. 12 ref. |
| Abstract |
In France, an estimated 1.2 million workers are exposed to biological hazards at work. This information sheet summarizes the current state of knowledge with respect to the prevention of biological hazards. Topics covered: risks of infection from biological agents; carcinogenicity of some biological agents; preventive action (risk assessment, identification of hazards, containment, vaccination); occupations at risk from exposure to blood; infection risks in medical laboratories; biological hazards in effluent treatment plants; research; training; French and European regulations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational hygiene; France; biological hazards; infectious diseases; contagion |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
carcinogens; water treatment; European Communities; test laboratories; limitation of exposure; data sheet; hazard evaluation; legislation; vaccination; biological and medical tests; containment |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Biological hazards
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
|
