Blood-borne viruses in the workplace

Guidance for employers and employees

This leaflet is aimed at employers, employees and safety representatives in areas of work where exposure to blood or other body fluids may occur.

It explains what blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are; the type of work where exposure to BBVs may occur; how BBVs are spread; the legal duties of employers and employees; what action to take after infection with a BBV and special considerations for first-aiders.