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BIOHAZARDOUS

biohazard means exposure to live agents
able to provoke any infection, but can also cause allergy or toxicity
.
The infectious diseases caused by
penetration of microbes in the body or germs (viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi
).

WORKERS WITH SPECIAL RISKS

Transmission from person to person : medical personnel, security personnel, civil protection
, teachers, nursing homes, shelters, prisons,
Personal, etc.
animal to human transmission (zoonosis): veterinarians, livestock
dairies, slaughterhouses, etc.
Transmission via contaminated objects or materials : janitors, sanitation
groups, farmers, cooks, miners, industries
Wool, hides and leather, etc..

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF RISK AT WORK

The prevention and control measures must be tailored in each case to
type of germ, the source of infection and mode of transmission of the disease
question. However,
can make some general recommendations for all jobs with risk of disease
.

Preventing the proliferation of germs
- Veterinary control animals.
- Health control skins, wool, hair, etc.
- Fumigation and pest control.
- Disinfection and Sterilization contaminated products.
- Designing workplaces more likely to
avoid accumulation of dirt.
- Cleaning and disinfection of work rooms, toilets, showers and Toilets
.

Avoid exposure - Reduce the number of exposed workers.
- Techniques and working methods that prevent direct contact with contaminated material
.
- Use of scrap material.
- suction or forced air to remove dust.
- Plans and emergency action guidelines.
- Transportation and safe storage.
- adequate signage and access restriction.

Personal protection - Training and information workers.
- Cleaning and disinfection of clothes and utensils.
- Personal Hygiene.
- Use of antiseptic soaps, especially in wounds.
- Personal protection: clothing, gloves, masks.
- Vaccination is effective when applicable.
- Prohibition of eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics in
risk sites.