Infections and biological hazards at work

The basics on biological hazards and available guidance on protecting workers

Health and safety laws for work with biological agents and preventing infection from them

How to control risks of incidental exposure due to the work activity or environment

Preventing exposure during intentional work, for example in research and development

Working safely with GMOs in contained-use facilities like research laboratories

Working safely with specified animal pathogens in facilities such as laboratories

Guidance for workers on biological hazards and how employers should protect them

How to reduce the risks of bloodborne viruses and manage incidents of exposure

Roles of government and employers to prepare for a pandemic and respond to one