Resources
This page contains links to sources of HSE information and guidance on biological hazards at work.
General occupational guidance
- Managing infection risks when handling the deceased
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 ACOP
- Infection risks to new and expectant mothers
- Blood-borne viruses in the workplace
- BSE - Occupational guidance (WEB22)
Laboratories
- Management and operation of microbiological containment laboratories
- Blood-borne viruses in the workplace
- Approved List of biological agents
- Working safely with research animals: management of infection risks
- Working safely with simians: management of infectious risks
- Safe working and the prevention of infection in clinical laboratories and similar facilities
- Guidance on the use, testing and maintenance of laboratory and animal flexible film isolators
- The large scale contained use of biological agents
- Sealability of Microbiological Containment Level 3 and 4 Facilities
- The principles, design and operation of Containment Level 4 facilities
Healthcare
- Safe working and the prevention of infection in clinical laboratories and similar facilities
- Managing infection risks when handling the deceased