This site covers ill health caused by exposure to micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses (commonly known as pathogens, bugs and germs) during work activities.
There are many occupations where there will be an element of incidental exposure to micro-organisms but there are two key risk occupations:
Infection at work: controlling the risk
Blood-borne viruses in the workplace
Approved list of biological agents
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